Hi guys, i recently came across a model 39 aluminum frame with a 2 digit serial number, actually the serial number is 25 any one have any insight as to history or value please this pistol is mint, thanks for your help,!,
s&w model 39
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Hello kid, where are you? I will book a flight and buy it when I see you. Is cash OK? You have so much more info and pics to provide.
kwill1911
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Looking forward to this....
F75gunslinger
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So Mr. kid, you have a mod-39 with a factory serial number 25!
Me thinks you are full of of Huey! Prove me wrong.
Me thinks you are full of of Huey! Prove me wrong.
Engine49guy
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The guys are having some fun with you because IIRC the lowest serial number for a "Pre" model 39 was 1001 .
Model marked 39's were much higher so assuming there is some mistake.
BTW there were a handful of early trials versions but they had an X in the serial .
Model marked 39's were much higher so assuming there is some mistake.
BTW there were a handful of early trials versions but they had an X in the serial .
EMP3
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The S&W Model 39 is an American icon. It ranks as one of the all-time best.
Model 39
Yes indeed i appreciate all the,fun as you say in this post, its hillarious, but the fact is that is the only number clearly and unmistakingly marked above the model number,ive i owned and carried several m39's over the course of my years in law enforcement. This pistol belonged to a retired NYS trooper who later became a judge, i will post the pictures today, say what you will,get it all off your chest now, but maybe your "helpfull" coments should wait untill AFTER you see the pistol.
Yes indeed i appreciate all the,fun as you say in this post, its hillarious, but the fact is that is the only number clearly and unmistakingly marked above the model number,ive i owned and carried several m39's over the course of my years in law enforcement. This pistol belonged to a retired NYS trooper who later became a judge, i will post the pictures today, say what you will,get it all off your chest now, but maybe your "helpfull" coments should wait untill AFTER you see the pistol.
I also look forward to the pics. Engine49 is not wrong in that the the s/n starting range is 1001.Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahaus. 4th ed. So a s/n of 25 will be an interesting discussion. There must be something to it. Is it possible it's a Devel conversion? They had their s/n's changed. I have one with a Devel s/n of 62 I believe. I look forward to unraveling this mystery.
Here is a pic of 2 Devel model 59s. Although, I see that the original s/n Axxxxx precedes the Devel number of 007 and 008 so mine is likely the same. I just don't have access to it right now.
Here is a pic of 2 Devel model 59s. Although, I see that the original s/n Axxxxx precedes the Devel number of 007 and 008 so mine is likely the same. I just don't have access to it right now.
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It isnt a devel,ive owned one of those and carried it for a few years,i agree it is baffling, the pistol is completely bone stock,with the exception of the troopers name engraved on the left front frame rail,the bbl is also marked 9mm cartridge instead of the standard 9mm designation, the family believes it to be a piece presented to him as a retirement gift.
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Was his last name Williams?
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I feel sure a factory letter will confirm it was made. Nice find.
kwill1911
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Let's make it easy. I took the liberty of cleaning up the image a little:
It is truly an odd piece. It is a "later" Model 39 with long safety and long tang and forward serrations. I would recommend requesting a letter and including a picture with the request.
It is truly an odd piece. It is a "later" Model 39 with long safety and long tang and forward serrations. I would recommend requesting a letter and including a picture with the request.
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Hello kid, OK! Im full of Huey! Im having a Crow topping on it. Mike
