Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this traditional semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 39-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 39-2
Serial: A219934
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Wood Grips with Large Checkering and Sheriffs Association Medallion
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a classic American semi-automatic pistol that represents an important chapter in the evolution of modern service handguns. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the original Model 39 was introduced in the 1950s as the company’s first commercially successful semi-automatic pistol, and the “-2” revision, produced beginning in 1971, incorporated engineering improvements that enhanced reliability and durability. Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the 39-2 features a single-stack magazine typically holding 8 rounds, contributing to its slim grip profile and comfortable ergonomics compared to later double-stack service pistols. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and a carbon steel slide, the pistol balances manageable weight with solid construction. It operates using a short-recoil, tilting-barrel system and employs a traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger, paired with a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allows the hammer to be safely lowered on a chambered round. Fixed iron sights, checkered grip panels, and a relatively narrow slide give the 39-2 a sleek, streamlined appearance that reflects mid-20th-century design aesthetics. The Model 39 gained notable recognition when it was adopted in modified form by certain law enforcement agencies, including early use by the Illinois State Police, marking one of the first major transitions from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols in American policing. The 39-2 ultimately served as the foundation for Smith & Wesson’s extensive first- and second-generation semi-automatic pistol lines, influencing later high-capacity models such as the Model 59. Today, the Smith & Wesson 39-2 is appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its historical importance, refined lines, and role in ushering in the widespread acceptance of semi-automatic pistols in American law enforcement.
Model: 39-2
Serial: A219934
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Wood Grips with Large Checkering and Sheriffs Association Medallion
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a classic American semi-automatic pistol that represents an important chapter in the evolution of modern service handguns. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the original Model 39 was introduced in the 1950s as the company’s first commercially successful semi-automatic pistol, and the “-2” revision, produced beginning in 1971, incorporated engineering improvements that enhanced reliability and durability. Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the 39-2 features a single-stack magazine typically holding 8 rounds, contributing to its slim grip profile and comfortable ergonomics compared to later double-stack service pistols. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and a carbon steel slide, the pistol balances manageable weight with solid construction. It operates using a short-recoil, tilting-barrel system and employs a traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger, paired with a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allows the hammer to be safely lowered on a chambered round. Fixed iron sights, checkered grip panels, and a relatively narrow slide give the 39-2 a sleek, streamlined appearance that reflects mid-20th-century design aesthetics. The Model 39 gained notable recognition when it was adopted in modified form by certain law enforcement agencies, including early use by the Illinois State Police, marking one of the first major transitions from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols in American policing. The 39-2 ultimately served as the foundation for Smith & Wesson’s extensive first- and second-generation semi-automatic pistol lines, influencing later high-capacity models such as the Model 59. Today, the Smith & Wesson 39-2 is appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its historical importance, refined lines, and role in ushering in the widespread acceptance of semi-automatic pistols in American law enforcement.
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.
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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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1159390670 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-15 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
71.69 |
