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Old 08-30-2018, 10:14 PM
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Can anyone tell me what model this would fit? Pretty sure it's either a Model 39 or 59, but I'd like to know for sure. Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-30-2018, 10:24 PM
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Probably the Model 39; I believe the Model 59 had a straight backstrap.
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Correct, the 59 is straight.
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Models 39/39-2/x39.
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