SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 46
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$850.00
Specifications
Category
Pistols
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle (LR)
Description
The Smith & Wesson Model 46 is a rare, semi-automatic target pistol chambered in .22 LR, produced between 1957 and 1968. It was designed as a "no-frills," lower-cost version of the famous Smith & Wesson Model 41 to fulfill military contracts, specifically for the U.S. Air Force and Army Marksmanship Units.
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Key Specifications and Features
The Model 46 shares the same internal mechanics as the Model 41 but lacks its high-polish finish and some cosmetic refinements.
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Caliber: .22 Long Rifle.
Capacity: 10-round detachable magazine.
Action: Single-action.
Trigger: Known for a light, crisp pull, measured at approximately 2 pounds by some testers.
Sights: Typically features a fixed Patridge-style front ramp sight and a micrometer-click adjustable rear target sight.
Grips: Standard models usually came with checkered brown nylon/plastic grips to reduce costs, though some early or specialized versions featured wood.
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Production and Variants
Total production was limited to approximately 4,000 units, making it a highly sought-after item for collectors today.
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7-inch Barrel: The standard configuration developed for military training.
5-inch Barrel: Often referred to as the "lightweight sport" barrel, with only about 1,000 produced.
5.5-inch Heavy Barrel: An extremely rare variant introduced in 1964; only about 500 of these were manufactured.
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Collector's Note
The Model 46 is often dubbed the "poor man's Model 41" because it stripped away the Model 41's cocking indicator, muzzle brake provisions, and high-gloss bluing. However, because of its low production numbers and military history (especially those marked "U.S."), it frequently commands high prices at auctions, sometimes exceeding those of standard Model 41s.
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Key Specifications and Features
The Model 46 shares the same internal mechanics as the Model 41 but lacks its high-polish finish and some cosmetic refinements.
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Caliber: .22 Long Rifle.
Capacity: 10-round detachable magazine.
Action: Single-action.
Trigger: Known for a light, crisp pull, measured at approximately 2 pounds by some testers.
Sights: Typically features a fixed Patridge-style front ramp sight and a micrometer-click adjustable rear target sight.
Grips: Standard models usually came with checkered brown nylon/plastic grips to reduce costs, though some early or specialized versions featured wood.
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Production and Variants
Total production was limited to approximately 4,000 units, making it a highly sought-after item for collectors today.
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7-inch Barrel: The standard configuration developed for military training.
5-inch Barrel: Often referred to as the "lightweight sport" barrel, with only about 1,000 produced.
5.5-inch Heavy Barrel: An extremely rare variant introduced in 1964; only about 500 of these were manufactured.
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Collector's Note
The Model 46 is often dubbed the "poor man's Model 41" because it stripped away the Model 41's cocking indicator, muzzle brake provisions, and high-gloss bluing. However, because of its low production numbers and military history (especially those marked "U.S."), it frequently commands high prices at auctions, sometimes exceeding those of standard Model 41s.
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