Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR .460 S&W 8 3/8″ Double Action Revolver 2005

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LSB#: LSB260628KR013

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 460 XVR, Extreme Velocity Revolver

Serial Number: CJK8305

Year of Manufacture: 2005

Caliber: .460 S&W MAGNUM

Action Type: 5-Shot Revolver, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder with Hand Ejector.

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “460 S&W Magnum” The sideplate is marked with “460 XVR”. The right side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model number.

Barrel Length: 8 3/8″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a green fiber optic insert pinned to a base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch that is set into the top strap of the frame. The top strap of the frame is drilled and tapped for a scope base.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece cobblestone Hogue-textured black rubber monogrip with finger grooves and molded S&W logos at the top on each side. It fully encloses the grip frame. The grip shows light handling wear. Overall this grip is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Original — polished to high brightness

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is minimal fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: There are a few scratches and handling wear throughout. The screw heads are sharp, with the exception of the grip screw which is heavily tooled but still serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this revolver is in Very Good to Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup produces light play on each chamber. The trigger pull is exceptionally crisp with almost no overtravel. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Original factory serial numbered box, satin stainless muzzle brake.

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR is part of the X-Frame revolver line introduced in the early 2000s to handle some of the most powerful handgun cartridges in production. Chambered in .460 S&W Magnum, this platform was engineered for maximum strength and versatility, capable of firing .460 S&W, .454 Casull, and .45 Colt, offering a wide range of performance levels. The .460 S&W Magnum itself is one of the highest velocity revolver cartridges available, designed for hunting large and dangerous game.

This example’s satin stainless steel finish has been polished to a high brightness and shows a few tiny scratches. The Hogue rubber monogrip is in Very Good condition, exhibiting only minor wear. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and only light fouling, rating 9.5 out of 10, indicating strong internal condition. The revolver is equipped with a green fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight, and the top strap is drilled and tapped for optics, providing flexibility for different shooting setups.

Mechanically, the revolver functions correctly with tight lockup showing minimal play and a notably crisp trigger pull with very little overtravel. The double and single action operation reflects the precision expected from Smith & Wesson’s X-Frame revolvers. Overall, this Model 460 XVR presents as a well-maintained example of a powerful and specialized revolver platform, combining compact dimensions with substantial performance capability.

This gun is product code 163460, meaning it left the factory with a satin stainless finish. This gun has been polished to a high brightness.

An outdoorsman looking for a high performance bear gun would certainly find one here. An adventurer looking for a barbecue gun would have one here as well. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition.

-C.B.