USAF Issue M39 Value

[Indynick]

I don't own any S&W Semi-auto pistols, but I always read this forum, because it always has the coolest threads ever.

 

[kwill1911]

That is the correct leather gear and post-WWII Army buckle. The belt is probably made by Hickok and was so marked but the maker/size was stamped in gold colored ink and it is often rubbed off. There was also an inspector's stamp in black ink.

 

[epj]

I guess I made it all up.

Well, that seems to be the icing on the cake.

 

[s&wchad]

Well, that seems to be the icing on the cake.

yes, Kevin (Kwill1011) is one of the foremost authorities/researchers on General Officers Pistols.
We're fortunate to have him on this board.

The gun and accoutrements are as good as they come. Those are true family heirlooms and treasures!

 

[kwill1911]

Thanks. I just consider myself a serious student, not an authority.

 

[TLflag]

Model 39

I have a Model 39 with a serial number of 86856 with the box and accessories, including a sealed package of factory parts, screw driver,and cleaning supplies, that falls within the General Officers Pistol serial number issue. It also has a white outlined rear sight and yellow insert front sight. If you have time, could you have any information in your records of this pistol. The man had several other Smiths and seamed to be a gun person.

Thanking You for Your Time and Expert Time

Terry Landrith S & W #2200

 

[kwill1911]

The SN 86856 does not show up on my list of USAF guns and with the sights you describe it is unlikely to be a U.S. military gun. It sounds like a great package otherwise.

 

[RKmesa]

Kevin and all the rest of you on this thread. Here are some photos of TLflag's model 39 described by him a couple of posts above…

 

[kwill1911]

Very nice! Do we know the story behind the hammer?