Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 539.
The Smith & Wesson Model 539 was produced for only three years, from 1980 to 1983, with a reported total of 8,159 to have been produced. Approximately 1,975 of those featured nickel finishes. This example would make a perfect piece for any Smith & Wesson Collector due to its short 3-year production and its seldom nickel finish!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 539
Serial: A765797
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 539 is a compact, first-generation semi-automatic pistol that played an important role in the early development of modern American double-action handguns, serving as a shortened version of the full-size Model 59. Introduced in the 1970s, the Model 539 was chambered in 9×19mm and featured a traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) operating system, allowing the first shot to be fired with a longer, heavier trigger pull followed by lighter single-action shots. It used a single-stack magazine, typically holding eight rounds, which contributed to its slimmer grip profile compared to the double-stack Model 59, making it more suitable for concealed carry and plainclothes law enforcement use. The pistol was constructed with a carbon steel slide and an aluminum alloy frame, striking a balance between strength and reduced carry weight, and it featured a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allowed the hammer to be safely lowered on a loaded chamber.
Model: 539
Serial: A765797
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 539 is a compact, first-generation semi-automatic pistol that played an important role in the early development of modern American double-action handguns, serving as a shortened version of the full-size Model 59. Introduced in the 1970s, the Model 539 was chambered in 9×19mm and featured a traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) operating system, allowing the first shot to be fired with a longer, heavier trigger pull followed by lighter single-action shots. It used a single-stack magazine, typically holding eight rounds, which contributed to its slimmer grip profile compared to the double-stack Model 59, making it more suitable for concealed carry and plainclothes law enforcement use. The pistol was constructed with a carbon steel slide and an aluminum alloy frame, striking a balance between strength and reduced carry weight, and it featured a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allowed the hammer to be safely lowered on a loaded chamber.
With a barrel length of approximately 3.5 inches and a compact overall size, the Model 539 offered improved portability without sacrificing too much in terms of shootability or accuracy. Its fixed sights, straightforward controls, and relatively simple internal design reflected the era’s transition from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols in police service. Although later overshadowed by Smith & Wesson’s more refined second- and third-generation pistols, the Model 539 remains historically significant as part of the company’s early efforts to produce reliable, American-made DA/SA semi-autos, and it continues to be appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its classic design, solid construction, and role in the evolution of modern defensive handguns.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1164425859 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
680 |
