Smith & Wesson Performance Center Revolver Model 460XVR .460 S&W 7.5” 2017

SOLD FOR: $1,502.25

LSB#:  LSB250825JP115

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: Performance Center 460XVR

Serial Number: DJP4977

Year of Manufacture: 2017

Caliber: .460 S&W MAGNUM

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

Markings:  The left side of the barrel is marked “PERFORMANCE CENTER”. The right side of the barrel is marked  “.460 S&W MAGNUM”. The left side of the frame has the performance center S&W monogram, the right is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model number.

Barrel Length: 7.5”

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a green fibre optic sight pinned to a barrel rib.  There is also a picatinny rail integral to the barrel.  The rear sight is an adjustable square notch milled into the top strap.  

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 which fully encloses the grip frame. The underside of the barrel has provision for a bipod.  The grip has just a little handling wear. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grip is in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish:  Stainless Steel

Finish Originality:  Original

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

Overall Condition:  This handgun retains nearly all of its metal finish.  This pistol shows very little handling and operational wear.  The cylinder has a thin turn line.  There are a few marks along the barrel lug and a few tiny scratches on the cylinder.  The screw heads are sharp.  The markings are clear.  Overall, this handgun rates an Excellent condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup produces very 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:  This revolver includes a Performance Center soft black case, instructions, a cleaning kit, a sling, sling swivels, and a D. Johnston R9 leather holster.  

Our Assessment:  Smith & Wesson claims this has the highest velocity of any production revolver on earth.  

It is hard to improve on an introduction like that.  Cor-Bon 200gr. Bullets are rated at 2300fps out of an 8 3/8 “ barrel.  This would place its muzzle energy somewhere between .30-30 and .30-06, which is impressive out of a handgun, in any case.  The “XVR” stands for “Extreme Velocity Revolver,” and it is all of that.

The 460XVR is part of Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center line, which means it benefits from enhanced features and attention to detail. Performance Center firearms are hand-tuned and assembled by skilled gunsmiths, ensuring exceptional quality and performance. Additionally, it is equipped with an integral rail for mounting optics, further enhancing its versatility and accuracy for long-range shooting.

This revolver can be fired with .460 S&W, .454 Casull, and .45 Long Colt, allowing for cost savings and recoil-tolerance while practice shooting. 

This particular revolver is in really great shape.  It weighs 4lb, 14oz.  Its DA/SA simplicity and very high muzzle energy would make it a very good choice if one had to face “Old Ephraim” up close.  Please see our photos.  -C.B.