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Seller's Inventory #: CM21-367

Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols - 9mm Pistols

Category
Smith & Wesson Pistols
9mm Pistols

1977 Vintage Nickel Smith & Wesson Model 59 9mm Pistol w/ Original Box, Extra Mag & Cleaning Kit ** Spectacular Example ** SOLD

Description:
This is a beautiful all-original factory Nickel-plated Smith & Wesson Model 59 semi-auto pistol in 9mm complete with the original box, anti-rust paper, cleaning kit, and extra factory magazine.  This Model 59 is serial number A375788, and was made in 1977.  While it has been lightly used, it has obviously been well cared-for over the years.  Judging by the lack of finish wear on the blued barrel and the condition of the internals, it has likely had less than 2 or 3 magazines fired thru it since leaving the factory.  The S&W Model 59 was introduced in 1971 and remained in production for 11 years until 1982.  While the S&W Model 39 was the first American double-action semi-automatic pistol, the Model 59 was the first American high-capacity DA/SA semi-automatic pistol that used a double-stack 14-round magazine.  This particular example is in excellent condition overall, and is in superb condition mechanically.  The original factory Nickel-plating is extremely bright and clean on this Model 59, showing only some scattered minor handling/storage marks and no eyesores.  The factory-blued hammer, slide stop, safety, trigger, extractor, and rear sight are beautiful and rate 98% plus.  The bore is mirror-bright as well, showing perfect rifling and zero imperfections.  The factory checkered black plastic grips are in very good condition overall and are fit perfectly to the gun.  Both sides show no cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage; only some very minor handling/storage marks.  The action on this S&W is slick and very smooth, and the slide-to-frame fit is as close to perfect as it gets.  The barrel to slide lock-up is excellent without any slop or wiggle, and the trigger pull is smooth and not overly heavy when used in double-action.  The trigger is particularly good when operated in single-action, with a nice smooth take-up until it "hits a wall", then slightly more pressure until it breaks cleanly like a glass rod.  All of the controls on this Model 59 are in perfect working order, including the windage and elevation adjustments on the rear sight.  We have no doubt that this S&W will function just as well now as it did when it left the factory 44 years ago.  As mentioned earlier, this pistol comes complete with it's original box with an intact original end-label (serial-numbered and matching to the gun), the anti-rust shipping paper, the factory cleaning kit (rod & brush), and two factory 14-round magazines (blued) total.  If you have been looking for a collector-grade "First Generation" Smith & Wesson semi-auto pistol for your collection that you could occasionally shoot, this 1977-production factory-Nickel Model 59 would be a superb choice.  As long as you are very careful, this Model 59 shows just enough wear that you could shoot it without hurting it's investment value.    

SOLD

Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 59
Serial Number: A375788
Barrel Length: 4" Inches
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very Good / Excellent
Bore Condition: Minty
Action: Semi-Auto
Finish: Nickel
Sights: Target-Style Adjustable Iron Sights
Manufacture Date: 1977
Extras: Original Box, Cleaning Kit, Extra Magazine, & Anti-Rust Paper