S&W Model 39 no dash with original box

zxing · Dec 30, 2017

Just wanted to show off my latest Smith. Picked up this Model 39 no dash with the original numbered box for a bit under $500. The gun is flawless and only looks to have had a couple of mags put through it. It came with three magazines but unfortunately was missing the instruction manual and tools. Overall, I'm really happy with the condition of the gun. What do you guys think? How did I do?

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TTSH · Dec 30, 2017

zxing said:
Overall, I'm really happy with the condition of the gun. What do you guys think? How did I do?

WOW!!!

Do you own a time machine? That 39 is museum-grade perfect!

stansdds · Dec 31, 2017

What a great find!

g-dad · Dec 31, 2017

Looks great! Just like the one I'm looking for.

IWK2HT · Dec 31, 2017

Beautiful 39 great fined, the 39 is a joy to shoot
Enjoy

mauser9 · Dec 31, 2017

Think you did very well indeed! Tough to find to begin with often and many times going for $250 more and higher depending on condition. Thanks for sharing.

BAM-BAM · Dec 31, 2017

Nice score ................. great price.

mauser9 · Dec 31, 2017

TTSH said:
WOW!!! Do you own a time machine? That 39 is museum-grade perfect!

Agree TTSH! Bet so many of these like this example have had only a box or two of ammo run through them and put aside. Sure pays to check these beauties out.

loeman · Dec 31, 2017

Yes, that was a truly great score at a great price. Actually, they are historic as the first American DA semi auto. The Pre Model 39, 39 and -2 are great guns. The no dash Model 39 is not often seen. Congratulations.

model3sw · Dec 31, 2017

Great piece, fantastic bargain, too. Good going !

filipows · Dec 31, 2017

I am jealous. I have looked for one like that for a while now

les.b · Dec 31, 2017

Wonderful buy!! You did really good on this one. I recently paid more for a -2 NIB, and thought I did well. The no dash is rarely found, let alone in this condition.

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Best Regards, Les

flagman1776 · Dec 31, 2017

My no dash M39

came to me in a trade.

PALADIN85020 · Dec 31, 2017

As a collector item, the 39 "no dash" is a fine piece, and yours is in great condition. Well worth the price you paid.

As a shooter, I would only recommend one precaution. NEVER chamber a round by hand and then drop the slide on it. ALWAYS chamber the first round fed from the magazine. The Achilles heel of the the early 39s were broken extractors, and most often those failures were from improper chambering of the first round. Also, unfortunately, replacement first model extractors are no longer available from the factory, and are rarely found from the parts purveyors.

I treasure my 39-2. It has the newer extractor, and has never failed to function perfectly. I have shot it in combat-style matches knowing I would be alibi-free. In my opinion, nothing except perhaps the Remington Model 51 pistol fits most hands better. The Model 52 "Master" .38 Special target pistol uses the same style grip frame probably for that reason.

John

amazingflapjack · Jan 1, 2018

That illustrates the difference. We won't see any more like that, and if we did, they would be 3K-making them unfit for mass market IMV.

jimbo728 · Jan 1, 2018

Truly a classic pistol. Im happy for you and green with envy.
Jim

kennethg · Jan 1, 2018

That is a great find at a very good price. I have always been very fond of the model 39. You will enjoy having it.

mauser9 · Jan 1, 2018

Wow 3k!!! No wonder we are seeing an influx of synthetic offerings. I bought my first 39 new in 1974. I assume it was a 39-2. Recall paying $125 for it. How times have changed!

kwill1911 · Jan 1, 2018

Many of the Model 39 pistols in that SN range were bought by the USAF to issue to Generals. When found, they are often LNIB. I think yours is worth a letter.

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