Model 639?

[emzornes]

I have a 639 and I was wondering how to tell year of manufacture, I got it in a trade and was curious. Also what kind of prices are these bringing used? Thanks in advace.

 

[FirebirdV8]

Post as much of the SN as you feel comfortable (A8304XX or TAA24XX for example) and some of us on the forum can give you an approximate ship date.

 

[emzornes]

Sorry it took so long to get back I have been off work for a few days and I do not have internet at home so anyway I think the serial # starts with TBK that is all I can remember right now. I will check it again later.Thanks for the help!

 

[FirebirdV8]

Sorry it took so long to get back I have been off work for a few days and I do not have internet at home so anyway I think the serial # starts with TBK that is all I can remember right now. I will check it again later.Thanks for the help!

I am actually about to start work for the day right now so I understand the delay. Without my list present, I would guess that it would be right around 1987-1988. You have one of the last of the 2nd gen pistols. Could you post a picture? I am curious to see if your 639 has a squared or rounded trigger guard.

 

[emzornes]

I will try and get a pic up soon thanks again.

 

[LGVette]

639 information wanted

I also just purchased a 639 and would like to know more about the history of the model, values, mfg. date, etc.
My gun's serial number is TAA89xx.
It has the round trigger guard.
I am also curious about the magazine which is not stainless.
I would think that it should be stainless to match the gun.
Thanks for any information that anyone might provide.

 

[FirebirdV8]

I also just purchased a 639 and would like to know more about the history of the model, values, mfg. date, etc.
My gun's serial number is TAA89xx.
It has the round trigger guard.
I am also curious about the magazine which is not stainless.
I would think that it should be stainless to match the gun.
Thanks for any information that anyone might provide.

Yours is probably around 1984. The 639 is a 2nd gen version of the 39/39-2 in stainless steel. They introduced the fully adjustable "winged" sights and fixed rear sights. They also added a firing pin safety to the 2nd gens. The SS version was introduced a few years after the begining of the 2nd gen series.

 

[emzornes]

Here is a couple of pics and the serial # is TBK67** What do you think this is worth if I was to sale it? Thanks again

 

[TAROMAN]

639s are nice pistols. In this neck of the woods they can easily bring north of $400, depanding on condition and accessories. The early SS bottom mags fit better than those late ones, FWIW. I had the slide on mine treated with Black-T:

 

[FirebirdV8]

That 639 looks to be in great shape. I think, depending on your area and accessories (an original mag would have more value to a collector, number of mags, along with box & paperwork) it would be in the $400 - $550 range.

 

[pff]

I love those double-diamond stocks. Where did they come from?


Regards,

Pat

 

[TAROMAN]

Those stocks are NOS Eagle brand. I found them on GunBroker. Lucked out, I guess. Only ones I've ever seen.

 

[pff]

Thanks!

Now that you mention it, the finish and checkering looked familiar.


Regards,

Pat