Better to buy from a good friend than a stranger . You can at least see the pistol in person, and not trust some pictures over the net . I've seen them in my area , if you can find 1, going $540,00 - $575.00 . And the nice part about buying from a friend, if you're not happy with it, just complain until the friend kicks back some pesos to stop your complaining. Now that's a Friend !!!!
I think it's a fair price !
$600 sounds a tad bit steep to me unless it is a rare fixed site gun or a primo unfired NIB and you prefer a steel frame 2nd gen gun.
Although I havent done any in depth research did recently pick up an unfired NIB 39-2 for $475 from a dealer and a 539 in excellent cond. for $300 private sale.
Both had extra mags.
BTW,
total production of 559's between 1980 and 1983 was 3,750 units and they weigh a hefty 41 oz compared to the 30 oz aluminum framed 459 or the 27 oz model 39-2..
Last edited by Engine49guy; 01-31-2011 at 01:49 AM.
IMO, $600 is about right for a nice 559. They are pretty low numbers produced, plus I have seen a bunch over the years that were ex-police pistols, with wear to match. I doubt there are an awful lot of nice ones left. I saw a NIB 559 sell for $700 at a gunshow a couple of months ago FWIW.