Its Here! New to me Model 59 with box

[LSUDVM]

I picked up my Model 59 today from the LPS. I had bought it on Gun Broker and the LPS handled the FLL. It came with matching box, extra mad, vapor paper. I was the only bidder - i was very surprised. Figured there would have been other bidders.

EDIT: also any idea when this one was made based on SN?

 

[824tsv]

They are nice pistols. Yours looks like it's from 1973

 

[tomshilling]

Very nice example!

Care to share what she cost? Those of us who have them are hoping you got a good deal, but it would be nice to see the prices start to increase!

 

[LSUDVM]

Very nice example!

Care to share what she cost? Those of us who have them are hoping you got a good deal, but it would be nice to see the prices start to increase!

$475 on gunbroker + $30 shipping + $25 FFL + 7% tax

 

[brokendowncop]

Very nice acquisition Doc. I carried one on the street for many years. Never once a misfire, mis-ejection, or fail to fire. Great safety features when in a fight. Clip drop and barrel detent. First tried the Model 39 which was a disaster. In my opinion the Model 59 is one of the finest ever made. I'd bet my life on it and did. I carry it today as my CCW. Congratulations.

 

[LSUDVM]

They are nice pistols. Yours looks like it's from 1973

Dang, just 1 year off my birth year.

 

[t-bird]

Good find LSU, you will love it. Be sure to post a range report, best of luck and enjoy your new toy.

 

[nra jim]

Very nice, I picked one up a few months ago and it is a great shooter, I rotate it with my S&W1911 as my daily carry. Mine came with the rubber sleeve on the grip with the finger grooves, and after shooting it with and without I find it much nicer shooting with the sleeve. My 59 will eat any type ammo I feed it without fail, I carry it with 147gr. GDHP I have found this ammo to be the most accurate in my pistol, and Gold Dot is a proven hollow point round.