Field stripping/cleaning a 39-2

[Danno1967]

I recently aquired a 39-2, and ran 100 rounds through it today. I was very happy with the accuracy, and reliability. Very nice shooting pistol. I think it was made in the early 70's, but don't know much about the history. Does anyone know where I can download a manual for this gun? I stripped it down, and cleaned it (absolutely filthy) it's amazing it ran so well. When I went to reassemble I had some resistance getting the slide back all the way, and inserting the slide lock pin. I didn't want to force anything, and wondered if there is a "trick". On a side note what is the average value on a fair condition 39-2 with light wear on the blueing, and grips? Thank's in advance for any input.

 

[310Pilot]

Well, I was going to e-mail you a pdf of an S&W manual for semi-auto pistols, but your e-mail address is not in your profile. The manual is for later models, but also covers the 39 series.

 

[BillCa]

Check the front of the recoil spring guide rod. It it protrudes from the barrel bushing by more than about 1/16", you might want to try reassembling the slide/recoil spring. Most likely you didn't have the recoil spring guide's end properly centered on the semi-circular cutout under the barrel.

A generic instruction booklet for S&W centerfire pistols can be found at:
http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm

The Generic Pistol guide is 4.42MB. The Model 59 is only about 2.3Mb.

 

[ezekial3839]

310Pilot,

Would you please email the pdf to me?

Greatly appreciated...