Odd Model 39 A prefix in the 120000 range
A recent acquisition which found it's way to me through a friend.
Currently on its way to a new home is a VERY late serial number model 39, SN: A120184. It is 1 of only 3 known in the highest known serial numbered model 39s. The other 2 are a consecutive set owned by another member. This one is another consecutive serial numbered to his 2.
This means it is properly stamped "MODEL 39" and it has all the correct features of a model 39, not a mix-and-match combo with both 39 and 39-2 "DNA".
The majority of "transition sightings" of the model 39 / 39-2 are mostly in or nearer the 110000 range.
There are many others peculiar 39/39-2s out there. All you have to do is look carefully and beware of mixed parts guns that (more than likely) had parts switched AFTER it left the factory. This is the most difficult to determine at times is whether it is CORRECT as it was shipped from the factory, when new ... or ... it was Bubba-ed somewhere down the line.
This one is 10,000+/- serial numbers higher than the highest MODEL 39 I have ever seen or owned, however, this one has an " A " prefix, well into the 39-2 serial numbers yet, it is a "true" MODEL 39.
Speculation of whether a special order or, somewhere at S&W they found a hand full of 39s they overlooked or, just another piece of hard proof that it "seems" S&W never threw anything away that could be sold ... and ... more evidence of shipping / numbering inconsistencies.
Pretty neat, I think.
When it arrives I will take more pictures but until then, enjoy these.
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