S&W Model 59 Original Configuration

[S&W59]

I have recently been making an effort to restore a S&W Model 59 to original factory configuration. In the years that have passed before it came into my possession, someone put pachmyr wrap-arounds on it, stainless grip screws, and slathered day-glo orange paint on the front sight seration. The pistol is in otherwise excellent condition with original finish and shoots dead on and functions without a hiccup. I have managed to secure original factory grips and screws as well as period-correct mags. The only question outstanding is did S&W at the factory paint the front sight seration that bright day-glo orange as it seemed there were two layers of paint on the seration. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[824tsv]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
S&W did not paint front sight blades. Sounds like you have the makings of a nice Model 59. Good luck with it.

 

[shawn mccarver]

The front sights were black as standard on the Models 39 and 59.

 

[S&W5906]

The front sights were black as standard on the Models 39 and 59.

And nickle finish on nickle finish guns. No orange on the 59. My rear sight is black as is the hammer, trigger, decocking lever, and slide lock. Grips are original black S&W. Just about as original as can be found.

 

[McCanik]

On this topic, is there a ref. available for S&W Auto pistols? Specifically the different models and the variations of them, from earliest to current?

 

[dd45]

Both my 39s and 59 have std black front sights. I use the Std S&W ref by Supica & Nahas. This covers ALL S&Ws thru 2006 so will not have the latest models covered.

dd45