Current 3rd Gens in the stable

[Fvernic]

Hello all, here’s the current 3rd Gens in the stable. 3913, 6906 both of which I acquired used early 2000s IIRC. And the 39-2 Connecticut State Police 75th Anniversary which was purchased new by my father in law who was a 30 year man of the department and was left to us when he passed in the 90s. I also have the presentation box for it where it usually is tucked away in. Once my SWCA membership clears, I’ll apply for a letter for this one.
Thanks for looking, Fred

 

[Sevens]

Fun bit about the CT State Police 39-2… it is wearing the fully adjustable rear sight, which was only available as an accessory from S&W and not shipped as original on any pistols — or so I thought!

A quick internet search shows that every example I see of this cool two-tone commemorative pistol show it wearing the fully adjustable accessory rear sight.

Unless I am mistaken, it was simply not possible to order a 39-2 with that sight already installed, it was not a factory option, only an accessory after the fact.

That’s an interesting nugget of S&W history right there!

 

[38 Specialist]

They are lovely pistols. My collection of S&W autos includes a 5906, 4506, 39. There is something about the 39 I love. It has an elegance about it.

 

[StephenWhoDat]

I'm up to more than two dozen 3rd Gens. I think I may have a problem...

 

[GaryS]

Need a bigger gun safe? Yeah, that could be a problem.

I'm up to more than two dozen 3rd Gens. I think I may have a problem...

 

[cougar015]

Fun bit about the CT State Police 39-2… it is wearing the fully adjustable rear sight, which was only available as an accessory from S&W and not shipped as original on any pistols — or so I thought!

A quick internet search shows that every example I see of this cool two-tone commemorative pistol show it wearing the fully adjustable accessory rear sight.

Unless I am mistaken, it was simply not possible to order a 39-2 with that sight already installed, it was not a factory option, only an accessory after the fact.

That’s an interesting nugget of S&W history right there!

You are correct on the CSP as they all came with adjustable rear sights. I don't know if the adjustable rear sight was an option for other
39-2's but I have never seen one from the factory with them on.

 

[cougar015]

The adjustable rear sight like the one on the CSP M39-2 was available as an aftermarket purchase and I have seen some of them on guns for sale on several on line gun auctions.

 

[ACEd]

Hello all, here’s the current 3rd Gens in the stable. 3913, 6906 both of which I acquired used early 2000s IIRC. And the 39-2 Connecticut State Police 75th Anniversary which was purchased new by my father in law who was a 30 year man of the department and was left to us when he passed in the 90s. I also have the presentation box for it where it usually is tucked away in. Once my SWCA membership clears, I’ll apply for a letter for this one.
Thanks for looking, Fred
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You have some interesting pistols - I had never seen anything except 4006 (presumed early CHP pistols) with match marked slide, frame, & barrel in the Axxxx or Bxxxx prefixes. Any more info?

 

[adrianolsen]

You have some interesting pistols - I had never seen anything except 4006 (presumed early CHP pistols) with match marked slide, frame, & barrel in the Axxxx or Bxxxx prefixes. Any more info?

Don't forget the " C" and "D" series too.

 

[Jon651]

I've actually trimmed down the number of 3rd Gens I currently own from years past. I'm down to a 4506-1, a 4046TSW, a CS45 and CS45D (both in my daily carry rotation), and my original 4506 with a 4516 top end (essentially making it a 4596).

But as the man once said, "I'm always looking..."

 

[ACEd]

Don't forget the " C" and "D" series too.

Yes and the 4013TSW Sxxx but here I was commenting on OP's photos of A1244 and B0266 that do not appear to be 4006 from early CHP procurement unless maybe they were eval units. Based on text, they may be a 3913 and a 6906????

 

[GaryS]

Those are most likely CA Prison or Parole Board guns. I had a 3913 with an A number and the 6906 guns were reported to have B numbers.

Supposedly all CA state agencies were required to buy guns tested and approved by CHP.

Yes and the 4013TSW Sxxx but here I was commenting on OP's photos of A1244 and B0266 that do not appear to be 4006 from early CHP procurement unless maybe they were eval units. Based on text, they may be a 3913 and a 6906????

 

[Fvernic]

You have some interesting pistols - I had never seen anything except 4006 (presumed early CHP pistols) with match marked slide, frame, & barrel in the Axxxx or Bxxxx prefixes. Any more info?

The 5th edition of the standard catalog states these are the only 39s produced with an adjustable rear sight. Someone earlier posted that I believe less than 700 were made. I was told by my now deceased father in law that he purchased it new in 1975 while with the department but not where from as I don’t have the original sales receipt unfortunately.

 

[Fvernic]

You have some interesting pistols - I had never seen anything except 4006 (presumed early CHP pistols) with match marked slide, frame, & barrel in the Axxxx or Bxxxx prefixes. Any more info?

You have some interesting pistols - I had never seen anything except 4006 (presumed early CHP pistols) with match marked slide, frame, & barrel in the Axxxx or Bxxxx prefixes. Any more info?

Sorry You mean the others. Honestly I cannot recall where I picked these up. I had an FFL back in the early 2000s and likely got them from one of the wholesalers of police trade ins.

 

[cougar015]

The 5th edition of the standard catalog states these are the only 39s produced with an adjustable rear sight. Someone earlier posted that I believe less than 700 were made. I was told by my now deceased father in law that he purchased it new in 1975 while with the department but not where from as I don’t have the original sales receipt unfortunately.

It was probably 1979 not 1975 as The CSP M39-2 were issued in 1979 for the 75th Anniversary of the Connecticut state police. There are 701 with each having a unique number from 001 to 701 stamped on the left side of the frame as seen in post #6 above which is CSP 146. They are the only Commemorative M39 ever issued and each came with a wooden display case and 2 magazines with a nickel plated baseplate also stamped with the same number. Another unique feature is the reduced size S&W logo next to the serial number. Only active or retired State troopers could buy them.

 

[Rock185]

I'd been a S&W model 39 fan since the '60s, and I remember those CSP commemoratives. Pretty neat, IMHO. "Only active or retired State troopers could buy them". Must be why I can't recall ever seeing one offered for sale out here in the Southwest.

I've owned several 1st., 2nd., and 3rd. Gen S&Ws, and still have a few production and PC 3rd. Gen guns.

 

[Frank Black]

Those are most likely CA Prison or Parole Board guns. I had a 3913 with an A number and the 6906 guns were reported to have B numbers. * * *

My ex-Corrections 6906 has an ‘A’ prefix on the property number etched on the slide, frame, and barrel.

 

[Fvernic]

It was probably 1979 not 1975 as The CSP M39-2 were issued in 1979 for the 75th Anniversary of the Connecticut state police. There are 701 with each having a unique number from 001 to 701 stamped on the left side of the frame as seen in post #6 above which is CSP 146. They are the only Commemorative M39 ever issued and each came with a wooden display case and 2 magazines with a nickel plated baseplate also stamped with the same number. Another unique feature is the reduced size S&W logo next to the serial number. Only active or retired State troopers could buy them.

Thanks for the info. Makes it an even more special family heirloom.

 

[DKM]

Sorry You mean the others. Honestly I cannot recall where I picked these up. I had an FFL back in the early 2000s and likely got them from one of the wholesalers of police trade ins.

 

[Tazman11]

I'm up to more than two dozen 3rd Gens. I think I may have a problem...

The first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. I’m with you. I have 24. Maybe we could hand out together or form a club. My names is Dave and I’m a Gen 3 Gunaholic.