L Larry FF Member Joined Dec 30, 2016 Messages 28 Reaction score 26 Mar 8, 2022 #1 Just acquired a S&W 9mm model 59. SN A172613. This was my brother's backup duty gun. Looking for manufacture date. Thank you.
Just acquired a S&W 9mm model 59. SN A172613. This was my brother's backup duty gun. Looking for manufacture date. Thank you.
lihpster Silver Supporter Joined Jan 20, 2021 Messages 7,315 Reaction score 22,665 Location Portland, OR Mar 8, 2022 #2 Looks like 1972-1973.
BigBoy99 US Veteran Joined Mar 4, 2009 Messages 3,606 Reaction score 6,931 Location SE Wisc. Mar 9, 2022 #3 A factory letter is the only way to get an exact shipping date of when the gun left the S&W facilities.
A factory letter is the only way to get an exact shipping date of when the gun left the S&W facilities.
OP L Larry FF Member Joined Dec 30, 2016 Messages 28 Reaction score 26 Mar 9, 2022 #4 BigBoy99 and lihpster : Thank you for your responses.
usedkid Silver Supporter Joined Feb 12, 2006 Messages 173 Reaction score 195 Location Orange County, CA Mar 9, 2022 #5 FYI...Model 59 A177797 was shipped in June 1974.
OP L Larry FF Member Joined Dec 30, 2016 Messages 28 Reaction score 26 Mar 13, 2022 #6 Model 59 manufacture date Received email from S&W. Model 59 SN A172613 manufactured 1973. Thanks to everyone that responded to my inquiry. Last edited: Mar 13, 2022
Model 59 manufacture date Received email from S&W. Model 59 SN A172613 manufactured 1973. Thanks to everyone that responded to my inquiry.
