Model 59 Smith And Wesson Serial Numbers

And model, and ascertain which bracket it falls into based on the year of manufacture. Serial numbers assigned in chronological order. 0.44 German 59. The Smith & Wesson Model 459 was an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.

Type of Semi-automatic pistol Smith & Wesson Model 59TypePlace of originUnited StatesService historyUsed byUnited StatesProduction historyManufacturerProduced1971 –1982SpecificationsMass30 oz / 1.84 lb (0.840 kg)Length7.55 in (192 mm)length4 in (102 mm)Feed system14-round double column, detachable (20-round factory magazines were available)Sightsfixed, optional adjustableThe Smith & Wesson Model 59 was a introduced in 1971. It was developed by from the earlier by adapting a 14-round capacity stagger-stack magazine. Contents.History and users It was designed for the as a large-capacity version of the S&W Model 39, the basis of their Mark 22 \' suppressed pistol. In 1965, the U.S.

Navy commissioned a version of the S&W Model 39 that could take the 13-round magazine of the. In early 1970, a dozen experimental all-stainless-steel prototypes were made and were issued to commandos for evaluation in the field. The firearm was not adopted.The Model 59 went on the market in 1971. It went out of production a decade later in 1982 when the improved second generation series was introduced (the Model 459).Design The Model 59 was manufactured in caliber with a wider anodized aluminum frame, a straight backstrap, a magazine disconnect (the pistol will not fire unless a magazine is in place), and a blued carbon steel slide that carries the manual safety. The grip is of three pieces made of two nylon plastic panels joined by a metal backstrap. It uses a magazine release located to the rear of the trigger guard, similar to the.Magazine The magazine for the Model 59 is similar to that of the Browning Hi-Power. Initially introduced with a capacity of 14 rounds, this was later increased to 15 rounds for future variants.

Smith & Wesson also made an extended, 20-round version. Many firearms have been introduced to use this pattern of magazine including the as well as the, and. The was an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to specifications.See also.Notes.

And model, and ascertain which bracket it falls into based on the year of manufacture. Serial numbers assigned in chronological order. 0.44 German 59. The Smith & Wesson Model 459 was an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.

Type of Semi-automatic pistol Smith & Wesson Model 59TypePlace of originUnited StatesService historyUsed byUnited StatesProduction historyManufacturerProduced1971 –1982SpecificationsMass30 oz / 1.84 lb (0.840 kg)Length7.55 in (192 mm)length4 in (102 mm)Feed system14-round double column, detachable (20-round factory magazines were available)Sightsfixed, optional adjustableThe Smith & Wesson Model 59 was a introduced in 1971. It was developed by from the earlier by adapting a 14-round capacity stagger-stack magazine. Contents.History and users It was designed for the as a large-capacity version of the S&W Model 39, the basis of their Mark 22 \' suppressed pistol. In 1965, the U.S.

Navy commissioned a version of the S&W Model 39 that could take the 13-round magazine of the. In early 1970, a dozen experimental all-stainless-steel prototypes were made and were issued to commandos for evaluation in the field. The firearm was not adopted.The Model 59 went on the market in 1971. It went out of production a decade later in 1982 when the improved second generation series was introduced (the Model 459).Design The Model 59 was manufactured in caliber with a wider anodized aluminum frame, a straight backstrap, a magazine disconnect (the pistol will not fire unless a magazine is in place), and a blued carbon steel slide that carries the manual safety. The grip is of three pieces made of two nylon plastic panels joined by a metal backstrap. It uses a magazine release located to the rear of the trigger guard, similar to the.Magazine The magazine for the Model 59 is similar to that of the Browning Hi-Power. Initially introduced with a capacity of 14 rounds, this was later increased to 15 rounds for future variants.

Smith & Wesson also made an extended, 20-round version. Many firearms have been introduced to use this pattern of magazine including the as well as the, and. The was an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to specifications.See also.Notes.