Model 39s (No Dash) old enough to be Curio-Relic status

old bear · Jul 18, 2018

Understanding the mindset of bureaucrats and the state of California mindset. I’m sure that they will demand PROOF that any firearm claimed to be C&R eligible, meets all the requirements to be considered C&R. approved. I assume the only way to prove that a firearm is C&R eligible would be to provide a copy of the original sales receipt or written proof from the factory indication date of manufacture or shipping date of the firearm.
If the above is correct any California buyer could have a long wait to pick up the firearm that was shipped to them.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Bob 459 · Jul 18, 2018

old bear said:
Understanding the mindset of bureaucrats and the state of California mindset. I’m sure that they will demand PROOF that any firearm claimed to be C&R eligible, meets all the requirements to be considered C&R. approved. I assume the only way to prove that a firearm is C&R eligible would be to provide a copy of the original sales receipt or written proof from the factory indication date of manufacture or shipping date of the firearm.
If the above is correct any California buyer could have a long wait to pick up the firearm that was shipped to them.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

@old bear
Early Model 39 Serial No.

This turned up early in my searches and was the basis for my continued efforts in this direction so I know at least one person was successful at it. Was some 10 years or so ago so I have a slight advantage with the numbers of years that have passed and far more early guns are for sure past the required age.
I'm mostly trying to narrow the dates of the 8XXXXs group as that is what seems to show up on Gunbroker most often.

Should a 3XXXX or 6XXXX turn up I'll bid as they are all documented as well past the (sell by ) date

Bob

batman4706 · Jul 18, 2018

I checked the ATF's list for Curio & Relics and the steel 39 is the only 39 on it.

I would think being on that list would do it.

H Richard · Jul 18, 2018

It doesn't have to be on the "list", just needs to be more than 50 years old. With S&W's the measure is the ship date.

I have one 39 no dash, S/N 607xx, which was shipped 9/1964. It is so pristine I haven't shot it, and don't plan to. I would like to get a somewhat used but not beat up 39-2 to shoot as I love the feel of the 39. I don't see that many available and are getting pricey.

Bob 459 · Jul 18, 2018

batman4706 said:
I checked the ATF's list for Curio & Relics and the steel 39 is the only 39 on it.

I would think being on that list would do it.

Most assuredly the steel frames are covered by name and had exemption status but the 50 year rule applies to everything built up to July 1968 as well and that is the ones I can likely afford to bid on.

Bob

Tired Gunsmith · Jul 20, 2018

I thin that my PRE 39 serial number 1369 9MM Automatic which I have owned since its delivery from the factory to Rex Firearms can possibly help educate a bit more to those who seek more information.
The box calls it 9MM Automatic on the ends ( no pasted on labels).
Bottom of the box shows serial number DA and AIR.
The picture on the booklet shows a pistol with serial number X140.
I am going to try to add the pictures..if they don't come out, contact me at [email protected] & I can send pictures. ( Pictures have a blur on the left side of the frame to cover my engraved name on the frame.

flagman1776 · Jul 20, 2018

I haven't lettered my no dash 39 but I'm told it's 1966 ship date which makes it over 50 years old.

rogerwnuss · Jul 21, 2018

Just picked this up, haven't seen one in years. A little holster worn.... Well, a lot.. .but loads of character

batman4706 · Jul 21, 2018

ISP 39

I'd like to find one at a good price.

rogerwnuss · Jul 21, 2018

Man....good luck finding one at any price.....had to pay four bills for this well used example with two mags numbered to the gun. But I wanted the state police marked gun, couldn't let that get away......

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