Model 39-2, SN 109000, small -2 no A Prefix
Here is one I found odd on a few levels. HERE is the first one, Kevin. We need more " Model 39 guys" to come in strong on this thread.
First, the serial number 109000 just leaped out at me. OK, SN 109000, no big deal, right ? Next, the -2 (dash 2) is smaller, very neatly hand stamped, addition. And it DOES have the short extractor -2 slide. Also, there is NO "A" prefix. Also notice the serial number 109000 is neatly centered above "MODEL-39". With the added -2 it is off center.
A few other nice things, both magazines are matte finish with earlier stamped steel (figure "8") followers.
This came from the State of Washington from a gent (the original purchaser) who stated he purchased while in the U.S. Military Service somewhere up in the Northwestern States when he purchase it new.
He did not say, nor infer, nor could he recall, if he had purchased it on base or off base but it was NOT, per se, "issued" to him while in the U.S. Military.
It was advertised just as a plain ole' Model 39-2 AS or NEAR new in box. It was I that picked up on the even 109000 serial number without the "A" prefix. A few words with the seller and I hit the "BUY NOW" price, without hesitation.
For comparison: RECORDS of "MODEL 39" (long extractor) in higher 109xxx and 110xxx range (higher # that 39-2 SN 109000)
I had owned a consecutive set of model 39s, (not 39-2s), for over 20 years. They were non-factory engraved. They had been shipped to Texas dealer, Wolf & Klar (no wonder there that they are not factory engraved as Wolf & Klar was noted for in house engraving and other customizations) in a larger order of Model 39s, all NOT engraved. These two were serial Numbers 109475 and 109476 that truly ARE Model 39s in every sense of the definition. Stamped "MODEL 39", long extractor, no A prefix, etc. I sold that set in Lakeland back in September 2016. I had also owned a Model 39 (a true MODEL 39) in the 110xxx range, which I now regret selling many years back.
>>> other points of curiosity:
Another thing to watch for is how the "MODEL 39" or MODEL 39-2" is or is "not" centered over the serial number WITH or WITHOUT an "A" suffix (as if the A suffix or the -2 was an after thought).
There was another thread back a year ago or longer about 39/39-2s found with both an "A" prefix and "A" suffix which was either determined or thought to be a warranty frame replacement. I'll see if I can find that thread. It was very interesting, too.
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