Model 39 booklet $152.

[Aussie Collector]

Model 39 booklet sells on ebay for $152?
Smith Wesson Model 39 Pistol Owners Manual 9mm Eight Page | eBay
I've got one lying around somewhere and did not think too much about it, I thought these are quite common. Obviously not.

When did S&W issue this booklet instead of the parts list/instructions for use b&w 4 pager?

 

[JSR III]

Although the ad states that the booklet is for the Model 39, which the gun did eventually become, this booklet is not model marked and was actually for the pre 39. This should not be confused with the traditional 4 page parts lists that came out post 1957-58 when the government required gun manufacturers to model mark their guns.

This gun was produced from about 1954 to around 1982, so the non model marked brochure was only used for a few years before the model marked ones appeared. The later ones being issued for a period of about 25 years. There are fewer of the first brochure in existence and therefore the price reflects the rarity.

 

[Aussie Collector]

Thanks for the information, your definitely right price reflects rarity. I think I'll dig mine out a junk box in the shed if I can find it and put in a plastic sleeve and better storage.
Cheers

 

[Aussie Collector]

Demand has a lot to do with the value and the prices realised.
Another of these just sold on ebay for $10.50