Model 659 with 5906 style grips
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Actually, you have something special here, I suspect you may not be aware. In your first picture, the 659 is sitting on a S&W box that is also marked with the Lear-Siegler logo.
If that's the original box for this pistol and the serial number matches, I suspect the model says "6590."
This is one of the early guns for the introduction of the 3rd Gen line. I believe collectors refer to them as "transitional", although I have also heard the term "pilot gun." I'm not sure exactly what we collectors mean for "pilot gun", I believe yours is a transitional.
They also made the AIP guns, but those carry an AIP-serial prefix.
These guns are special and limited, the original box with intact end-label is key to their collectibility.
What price did you pay? I wouldn't say they carry a huge premium... but they do to folks that specifically chase them.
You made a great purchase!
If that's the original box for this pistol and the serial number matches, I suspect the model says "6590."
This is one of the early guns for the introduction of the 3rd Gen line. I believe collectors refer to them as "transitional", although I have also heard the term "pilot gun." I'm not sure exactly what we collectors mean for "pilot gun", I believe yours is a transitional.
They also made the AIP guns, but those carry an AIP-serial prefix.
These guns are special and limited, the original box with intact end-label is key to their collectibility.
What price did you pay? I wouldn't say they carry a huge premium... but they do to folks that specifically chase them.
You made a great purchase!
OP
Geeorge
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paid $715 out door, box and 4 mags, if it has been carried or shot it wasn't much
Tex1001
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My first S&W automatic was a 669 that had atrocious aftermarket
grips. I couldn't find originals anywhere.
Fortunately, the 6906 grip is easily adapted and fits great.
Welcome to the Forum
You got a great deal on a unusual variation of the 3rd Gen Smith & Wesson wide body 9MM
You got a great deal on a unusual variation of the 3rd Gen Smith & Wesson wide body 9MM
Nice gun. If the OP could post the prefix to the SN and the date of production it might reveal some interesting information.
Ringerman69
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Ringerman69
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Sevens, I would say interim by going off of the info less than 150 made?
Model 4690, Product Code #103101 (Pilot), SCSW - 4690 Transitional Gun.
Model 6450, Product Code #103710 (Interim), SCSW - Transitional 645 marked 6450, 1991.
Model 6450, Product Code #103710 (Pilot), SCSW - Transitional 645 marked 6450, 1991.
Model 6590, Product Code #104001 (Interim), SCSW - 4" S 14SH FS transitional 659 marked 6590
Jeppo
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Mine is 104001, TBV2xxx.
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I suppose I wouldn't originally see that the 659 I got at a gun show was different once I got it home.
I do hope that the box label would be shared too.
I saved an image of a RSR Transitional "659". It's officially a 6591. There has been a few transitional examples, (9mm & .45 acp's,) being offered lately. They are an interesting sub group that I like to follow but won't be focused on.
Jim
I do hope that the box label would be shared too.
I saved an image of a RSR Transitional "659". It's officially a 6591. There has been a few transitional examples, (9mm & .45 acp's,) being offered lately. They are an interesting sub group that I like to follow but won't be focused on.
Jim
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