S&W Model 39 and 39-2 Serial Numbers

[coldwarshot]

I own a S&W 39-2 that my dad Purchased in the mid to late 80's while in the Coast Guard during the Carribean Drug Wars. It is all original and works beautifully, but I can't pinpoint the date. The Serial Number is A4441** I was wondering if anyone could help me pinpoint the date of manufacture for this particular pistol.

Here is a picture:

 

[FirebirdV8]

It probably shipped around 1978 or 1979. The 39-2 is a great pistol that belonged to your dad. That makes it and extra special gun.

 

[Vividia]

Beautiful example - and extra special because it was your dad's.

My 39-2 is one of my faves, love the way it feels in the hand and it makes me look like a better shooter than I am

 

[gunslinger069]

S&W Model 39 - ss 9mm

I am looking every where for information on this pistol. I've signed up on every forum I can find for my S&W model 39 stainless steal 9mm. I can find. If anyone knows of anyone that might be able to help me please let me know. Here are pix of the pistol.

Thank you
Michael

 

[BruceB]

There is at least one old thread on here about those SS model 39 frames. Need some quality time with the forum search feature.

Found it! http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...s/253573-help-identify-s-w-frame-forging.html

Since apparently only a couple of hundred of these made it into the wild, you have an interesting pistol! I think everyone here would love to see more pictures of this - I know I would!

 

[NorDog]

I have 39-2 also. Was my father's. Would love to narrow down the mfg date if possible. The seriel number is A533xxx.

Anybody able to help?

Thanks.

 

[laytonj1]

"The serial number is A533xxx."

Serial numbers ran from A475001 in 1978 to A565000 in 1979.

Jim

 

[NorDog]

Thanks Jim.

 

[KnightTime]

How about this for a new old gem?

I bought it new in 1979 while in college. It might have had 500 rounds put through it at most ... all in the first few weeks after I got it. I soon after got addicted to a larger caliber .357 Colt Python and a S&W .44 mag nickel 8 3/8" Dirty Harry. This 39-2 was relegated to the safe for the past 30+ years. It might be the newest old 39-2 around. Just took it to the range fir the first time since back then and it still feels new and tight!

 

[Ibmikey]

Gunslinger, I assembled a half dozen or more of the BII frames using S&W parts since I had the police armory as one of my responsibilities. BII was a S Calif firm that produced a small number of 39 frames and even smaller number of 59 frames but abandoned the project very quickly. The pistols I assembled were good shooters but I traded mine (39 and 59) off at some point...both serials were below 50.

 

[g_gunter]

My 39-2 Serial No. A187XXX

Hi, can someone also help me with my serial number and year made for my 39-2? It is A187XXX.

Thanks,

Greg

 

[grif684]

1973 or 74, probably 73...

 

[g_gunter]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

 

[jan02rj]

Just joined the forum. I was willed a Nickel 39-2 s/n A306xxx, I know it was mfg and shipped in 1977 as my late father was the original owner. I am wondering the value, it is in great shape and still fires flawlessly? Not interested in selling just for want the info for me.

 

[flagman1776]

I traded for a NIB M39 (no dash) 1966 mfg, SN660XX.
My bought new in 1976 M39-2 is my shooter SN# A2858XX. I have the original barrel & a Barstow Custom in 9X21.

 

[Ilike9mm]

Just joined the forum. I was willed a Nickel 39-2 s/n A306xxx, I know it was mfg and shipped in 1977 as my late father was the original owner. I am wondering the value, it is in great shape and still fires flawlessly? Not interested in selling just for want the info for me.

Saw an ad on another forum, 39-2 selling for $500. No takers.

Then he lowers it to $450. No takers.

Finally he took the ad down.

From the pix he posted it looked great, I'm surprised nobody bought it. Money's tight I guess.

 

[City Slicker]

Serial number of my 39-2

Looking for manufacture date for serial #A151955 ? Thanks beforehand.... City Slicker

 

[Greystone]

39-2 serial number nomenclature

Hello forum, I have a opportunity to purchase a 39-2 black.
The serial is A124xxx
I am trying to educate myself what the numbers correlate to in the serial and a honest value.
Thank you.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

A124xxx - 1979
S&W Jinks for actual SHIP date

 

[moparman485]

Hey guys, I know this is an older post, but i am looking to date a friends 39-2 for him. It was his dads and he is curious about it. It is a 39-2 serial number A670xxx. Thanks in advance everyone.