Question on 459

[2tango2]

Did they make a Stainless finish on this gun or is it nickel?

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[JohnHL]

It is nickel.

John

 

[2tango2]

Thank you!


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[StakeOut]

The 459 was sold in blue and nickle finishes and had fixed or rabbit ear type adjustable sights

Made from 1981 to 1988

Production started around serial A668439
1984 serial prefix TAA began
1985 squared trigger guard

 

[JohnHL]

You're welcome!
The model 459 you have pictured came standard with a blued carbon steel slide and a blackened aluminum alloy frame.
Nickel plating was optional.
S&W did produce an all stainless steel (slide and frame) version of this pistol named the model 659.
On the 659, the hammer, trigger, slide stop, and safety were all silver colored.
The stainless steel frame also made it noticeably heavier.

John

 

[2tango2]

I handled this particular gun and seems fairly tight and well made. Very light as mentioned due to the alloy frame.


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[Sevens]

That is a way more than fair price not only for a nice looking 2nd Gen... but it's been my experience that finding a FIXED SIGHT 459 seems to be a rarity. At $349?! You should buy that pistol!

 

[2tango2]

That is a way more than fair price not only for a nice looking 2nd Gen... but it's been my experience that finding a FIXED SIGHT 459 seems to be a rarity. At $349?! You should buy that pistol!

Here are some closer pics....looks like a fair amount of wear

Also what you see is what you get

No box etc


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[Sevens]

For a 35 year old pistol with a -$349- price tag.

Buy price, hands down.