39 and 39-2 Date of Manufacture & Value

[Engine49guy]

Another difference is early 39-2's have a safety lever that's close to the frame, in order for the safety lever to clear the fatter 59 frame early 59 frames were releived under the safety lever.
Since this meant extra machine work and they wanted 39/59 slides to be interchangeable they eventually changed the safety lever to stick out further so it would clear the wider 59 frame without relief cuts.

 

[Jakerin]

I bought two new -2s in 1971 with S/Ns starting with A220 and A388. One of them came with two barrels, one of which was modified. Anyone else?

 

[cougar015]

I just got one of these 39-2 number A12602x. Picked it up in a trade. was comparing it to another -2 and all these things you mentioned are different as well, as in they match the old 39.

JBrooks, lets see some pictures. There are anomalies out there that should be a 39-2 but are actually 39 frames and slides. Your A12602X is in the 39-2 serial number range.

 

[gmborkovic]

Yea, but still could be a really late transitional or a later put together?
Pics would be nice.

 

[AJ]

For the best guide on values I use GunBroker Completed Auctions. Will show the "sold" or "not sold" and if it did sell what it sold for.

 

[Luger4114]

I hae been looking at a S&W model 39-2, S/N #A271xxx and am wondering if this is a C&R pistol. I see y'all have been very helpful to many asking about when their pistols were made. I am hoping someone can assist me in this, too. All my reference books are packed so I can't look anything up. Thanks in advance!
- Dan

 

[s&wchad]

I hae been looking at a S&W model 39-2, S/N #A271xxx and am wondering if this is a C&R pistol.
- Dan

Hi Dan,
That probably shipped in 1975-6. Close, but no cigar.

 

[Luger4114]

Thanks for the help

Thank you!