Model 639

[1srelluc]

I found a Model 639 today at my local pawn shop....I gave $350.00 for it and a Bianchi holster/mag pouch. Only one mag though so I ordered another.

Serial #TAR8705....Mid-80s or so I guess.....The pistol is very clean with no dings.

I was lucky and had saved a S&W brand Model 39 holster I picked-up years ago in a holster lot.....Why it has two sets of snaps I can't say.

 

[gmborkovic]

Nice snag for $350.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

Maybe the holster also fits the fatter Model 59 and the extra snap is for that.

 

[1srelluc]

Maybe the holster also fits the fatter Model 59 and the extra snap is for that.

I did notice that whatever was in it before had left marks where it had the "eared" rear sight.

My S&W holster size chart shows the 21-39 to be for the Model 39.

 

[maxfam]

Right place, right time. It would be mine if I was in front of you. Well done.

 

[1srelluc]

Right place, right time. It would be mine if I was in front of you. Well done.

Yeah, I got lucky, the guy that sold them had just walked out as I walked in....I had to wait for the counter guy to book them in.

He brought in the 639, a Henry Golden Boy .22 lever action, and a Rossi semi-auto .22 of some flavor.

As soon as the owner showed me the 639 I had to have it. Sure it's a single stack nine but they just feel "right" in your hand.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

The Model 39/639 has the best, most comfortable grip of most production pistol ever. The 59 feels like a 2”x4” in comparison.

 

[Tntcwg3]

Right place, right time. It would be mine if I was in front of you. Well done.

I agree with Maxfam, I'd buy everone of 'em I came across at that price! You scored!

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

The M639/659 use the same slide, the grip is outside the holster, so 2 snaps-?
I paid $350 for my M639 NIB in 1985, you did very well.

 

[1srelluc]

The M639/659 use the same slide, the grip is outside the holster, so 2 snaps-?
I paid $350 for my M639 NIB in 1985, you did very well.

Possibly but you can tell the extra snaps were added after the fact.

I had to repair one of the bottom ones as the female side had pulled loose due to a poor installation.

I have the snap setting tools so it was a easy repair.....Solid now.

 

[stansdds]

Wow! Only $350? That is a steal!

 

[Ameshawki]

About half the going market. I've got a 39-2 and 439, been on the hunt for a reasonably priced 639 for a long time.

 

[1srelluc]

About half the going market. I've got a 39-2 and 439, been on the hunt for a reasonably priced 639 for a long time.

I looked on GunPorker and did not see where any were available nor had sold where the price was still up.

I figured $450.00 or so with the gear.

 

[cougar015]

That's a great purchase at $350 but be careful, I have 6 model 639's and no two are the same in that they all have different features. It's a sickness. lol

 

[gmborkovic]

Rich, do the 6 variations pertain to the 439 and 539 also?

 

[Ameshawki]

I looked on GunPorker and did not see where any were available nor had sold where the price was still up.

I figured $450.00 or so with the gear.

Typically $700 plus with a few going for ridiculous amounts. Curiously the 439 can still be found somewhat reasonable. The 39-2 has gotten popular in recent years as well.

 

[Engine49guy]

The 639 is a neat variation , almost as rare as the 539.

Mr Mike my bet is the 6 variances applies to 439 and 459 series as well, well the 439/ has the additional finish variation of nickel or blue.
Off the top off my head, 2 trigger guards, 2 rear sites, then there's the right side safety lever, none or there, then the screw types Allen, phillips....

Btw the 59/39 share same holsters.

 

[Engine49guy]

Ps, nice score you stole that Model 39.
Also, many of the holsters made for the round trigger 39-2 / 59 will not fit the square trigger guard 2nd gens.
The ones cut for the square guard will obviously fit either.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Since they are long out of production, I would look for spare barrels, etc.

 

[cougar015]

Rich, do the 6 variations pertain to the 439 and 539 also?

Mike,
The only variations besides blue or nickel finish would be the rear sights. I have only seen the round trigger guards on them