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03-03-2021, 04:41 PM
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Old S&W model 39 age?
I inherited a S&W Model 39. The ONLY number I see is on the left side of the slide 68852. Can anybody help me date this gun??? Its in excellent condition and is a very nice shooter.
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03-03-2021, 04:53 PM
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Probably mid-1966 but only an archive letter can tell you for sure. Do you have any history on the gun?
Welcome to the forum.
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03-03-2021, 04:59 PM
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Hello new 39 owner and welcome. Kevin sounds spot on. Blue or nic.?
Take it out and shoot it. Just load the chamber from a full mag.
Do not load the chamber and close the slide. Extractor does not like that.
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03-04-2021, 08:26 AM
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Hello new 39 owner and welcome. Kevin sounds spot on. Blue or nic.?
Take it out and shoot it. Just load the chamber from a full mag.
Do not load the chamber and close the slide. Extractor does not like that.
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Oh, I agree! Most semi-automatic weapons do not like that, it has the potential to damage and ultimately break the extractor hook.
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03-04-2021, 08:26 AM
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I inherited a S&W Model 39. The ONLY number I see is on the left side of the slide 68852. Can anybody help me date this gun??? Its in excellent condition and is a very nice shooter.
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Welcome to the S&W Forums! How 'bout some pictures of your Model 39?
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03-04-2021, 04:07 PM
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Old? Wait a minute, a 39 was my first semi auto and I'm not that old! On second thought, i bought it in 1960. Guess I am that old.
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