147A - Newest member of 59 family not a 59

[snw19_357]

I'm a huge fan of the blued 59 series pistols.

I had this one on my wish list thinking I would probably never find one. Coming across this one gives me hope that I may come across a 459A or one of the other rare ones someday.

I was surprised to see how many 2nd generation attributes it has. But, the firing pin safety is not one that this has.

 

[FirebirdV8]

That is a nice find that's in great shape. I bet there can't be too many of those floating around out there.

 

[Pook]

Your Gun Is Very Rare

See page 288 in the SCSW. Your pistol was originally a model 47 and afterward stamped with a "1" and an "A" to become the model 147A. Your photos show the overstamping; according to the SCSW, only 112 were made in 1979. Again, only 112! How lucky you are! I am green around the gills with envy!

 

[SmithNut]

Very cool.....!

Now that you have that M47 (147A that is), you need to find a Model 44 to round out the collection...
I know you are a M59 guy, but finding a M44 (single action version of the M39) would be a coup......

Very nice.

 

[mlk18]

only 112 were made

What a spectacular specimen! I wonder how many of the 112 are actually still around today?

 

[6946 fan]

Nice buy. Glad you found this firearm.

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

SWEET! Good 1

 

[Pook]

You Could Have the Very First One!

I found another 147A that was for sale (that I missed ) It had a factory letter, which if you can read the squinty eyed print in the attachment, indicates the first 147A was SN A49000. Your serial number looks like A4900; I don't know if the last digit just didn't show up in the photo, or you obscured it, but your SN could be the first of the 112.

 

[j38]

Not only did you find the needle in the haystack - but it's in great shape to boot!

Congratulations,

Jerry

 

[snw19_357]

...or you obscured it, but your SN could be the first of the 112.

Obscured it. Mine's in the middle

 

[Ky Bob]

Wow that thing is in beautiful shape! Nice find.

 

[10 X]

What a remarkable find!

It appears to have the fully adjustable (elevation and windage) rear sight that was available for the 59 from S&W, post production.

 

[M28]

Wow....nice find. I had a shot at one and passed several years back thinking the seller wanted too much $$$$. I think I screwed up! Thanks for the posting the pics.

Brian~

 

[dodge5911]

Smith & Wesson 147A

I also have a S&W 147A unfired in the box with a Roy Jinks letter.
If it is a true 147A the serial number will be between 490000 -490112.
Mine is the first one that I've ever seen that I could lay hands on.

 

[snw19_357]

Welcome to the forum!

Now that's a first post.

I'd love to have a NIB one, congratulations.

 

[sar4937]

There is one on in the classifieds, says 1 of 112 made $2500 with Jinks letter.