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Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

About the Gun

Double-action only variation of the Third Generation model 4014. Matte black anodized frame, blued carbon steel slide, bobbed hammer.

Production

Production ran from 1991 through 1992.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $600. Used models in good to very good condition typically trade in the $475–$630 range.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The Smith & Wesson Model 4054 is a compact DAO (double-action only) variant in the 4000-series .40 S&W lineup, serving as the blued counterpart to the stainless Model 4053. It features a carbon steel blued slide paired with a matte black anodized aluminum alloy frame, a 3.5-inch barrel, single-stack 8-round magazine capacity, bobbed hammer, fixed sights (typically Novak Lo-Mount style), and no external manual safety or decocker lever. The design prioritized a consistent long trigger pull with reliance on the internal firing pin block for safety, similar to other early DAO compacts in the series. Production was limited to 1991–1992 (with some references noting extension into early 1993), resulting in low total numbers and contributing to its rarity compared to stainless or later TSW models. It represented an early, cost-oriented blued option for concealed carry or backup roles during the initial .40 S&W adoption phase before discontinuation in favor of stainless finishes and updated configurations.