kwill1911
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Yes, you are correct. Thank you. BTW, I'm no expert, just a student.
The seductive Model 39s as collectors' subculture.
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hkcavalier
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Yeah I noticed that too. I haven't seen a factory "transitional" pre-39 with the grip cut for the longer safety, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. If the S/N was higher (say 2600ish) I'd feel better about that possibility. As is I'd have to say these are later stocks.
kwill1911
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I believe the SN on the pistol bigl1911 posted is 2181.
Kevin, I believe your eyesight over mine. The old peepers aren't as sharp as they use to be. Thanks
bigl1911
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Hi Mike.. I believe both panels are original to gun.. SN 2181
bigl1911
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Thank you!!
I posted it about a year ago - only one posted response..
Pre 39 Engraved -Thanks George!
Signed and engraved Russel Smith. Shipped Rex Firearms Dec 7th 1956.. I was very happy to find it! If the grips are incorrect more than happy to live with it..
I posted it about a year ago - only one posted response..
Pre 39 Engraved -Thanks George!
Signed and engraved Russel Smith. Shipped Rex Firearms Dec 7th 1956.. I was very happy to find it! If the grips are incorrect more than happy to live with it..
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Hi Bigl1911. Nice looking engraved Pre-39. I’m curious, where did Russ Smith sign / initial the gun?
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Yes, plus other oddities. When you have the time read this entire thread from beginning to end instead of me rewriting captions or copy / paste from one of the reply windows.
That A120xxx is near the beginning of the A series (A106xxx range recorded. Then a few ... very few ... in the A124xxx range) still being a MODEL39. In and around this time the 39-2s were released but no hard and fast rule of EXACTLY what serial number the MODEL39s ended and the MODEL39-2s begin but there are some time overlapping dates when these shipped.
Enjoy the thread and the fellowship. Many serious collectors here. Chose wisely who you follow of those who present with only "factual" data.
Best Regards, Sal Raimondi, Sr.
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AJ
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Sal,
How are you doing. Nothing has come in that I thought you'd be interested in seeing.
AJ
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Hey Sal, the beast has awakened! Where you been? Glad you are as jovial and cheery as all ways and wise words from the sage. Mike
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"I'm not a collector in the lofty levels as many on here, but I try to help. What makes this forum great is the continuous learning process." - So sayeth, saideth HK Cavalier.
Well, now, methinks meself IS among those of lofty status and proud of it, too. Now, if only I could remember a fifth of that which has flowed through my head on the subject . . .
Dammit. (Oops, a slight but appropriate slip and in the appropriate place, as I thought "Dammit" to be my given name inasmuch as my father would say, "Dammit, get in here!" or "Dammit, brush your teeth and get to bed!"
(The good news for me is the name we thought given me was tame compared to that given my brother: "Get your butt in here, Stupid!")
Well, now, methinks meself IS among those of lofty status and proud of it, too. Now, if only I could remember a fifth of that which has flowed through my head on the subject . . .
Dammit. (Oops, a slight but appropriate slip and in the appropriate place, as I thought "Dammit" to be my given name inasmuch as my father would say, "Dammit, get in here!" or "Dammit, brush your teeth and get to bed!"
(The good news for me is the name we thought given me was tame compared to that given my brother: "Get your butt in here, Stupid!")
donadler
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Hello Don, nice pre-39. Actually the 593rd gun serial numbered.
Nice early gun. Any goodies? I missed this gun, was it a private sale?
Nice early gun. Any goodies? I missed this gun, was it a private sale?
donadler
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Picked it up on an auction site. Just the gun and mag, but thought it was a cool gun to add to my small collection
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Hey, just noticed this Thread is three years old!
Sal, thanks for all the info and fun you have brought us.
Thanks, Mike
Sal, thanks for all the info and fun you have brought us.
Thanks, Mike
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AJ
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AJ
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Sal,
Read most of this thread. At the gun show in Sebastian I ran across this: Gun Show M39-2 Since the price was right I had to buy it. Will take it to the range tomorrow to try it out.
Just picked up the 39-2 and my 52-2. It is remarkable how different they each feel in your hand.
Read most of this thread. At the gun show in Sebastian I ran across this: Gun Show M39-2 Since the price was right I had to buy it. Will take it to the range tomorrow to try it out.
Just picked up the 39-2 and my 52-2. It is remarkable how different they each feel in your hand.
I often come back to this Thread for good pics and info.
If you are new to model 39s, take the time to read this Thread.
If you are new to model 39s, take the time to read this Thread.
