Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 639.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 639
Serial: A808343
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Front Ramp with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Smith & Wesson Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 639 is a second-generation semi-automatic handgun produced by Smith & Wesson in the late 1970s and early 1980s, representing an evolution of the earlier Model 39 series and reflecting the company’s efforts to refine its line of traditional double-action pistols. Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the Model 639 features a lightweight aluminum alloy frame paired with a stainless steel slide, combining reduced carry weight with improved corrosion resistance compared to earlier carbon-steel designs. It operates using a short-recoil, locked-breech system and incorporates a double-action/single-action trigger mechanism, allowing the pistol to be fired with a longer, heavier first trigger pull followed by lighter, crisper single-action shots. A hallmark of Smith & Wesson’s semi-autos of this era, the Model 639 features a slide-mounted safety/decocker that lowers the hammer and blocks the firing pin, enabling secure carry with a loaded chamber.
Model: 639
Serial: A808343
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Front Ramp with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Smith & Wesson Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 639 is a second-generation semi-automatic handgun produced by Smith & Wesson in the late 1970s and early 1980s, representing an evolution of the earlier Model 39 series and reflecting the company’s efforts to refine its line of traditional double-action pistols. Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the Model 639 features a lightweight aluminum alloy frame paired with a stainless steel slide, combining reduced carry weight with improved corrosion resistance compared to earlier carbon-steel designs. It operates using a short-recoil, locked-breech system and incorporates a double-action/single-action trigger mechanism, allowing the pistol to be fired with a longer, heavier first trigger pull followed by lighter, crisper single-action shots. A hallmark of Smith & Wesson’s semi-autos of this era, the Model 639 features a slide-mounted safety/decocker that lowers the hammer and blocks the firing pin, enabling secure carry with a loaded chamber.
The pistol typically features a 4-inch barrel and feeds from a single-stack detachable magazine holding around 8 rounds, maintaining a slim grip profile that contributes to comfortable handling and concealability. Fixed sights, a relatively narrow slide, and smooth contours make the pistol easy to carry, while its ergonomics reflect the transition from classic metal-framed designs to the later high-capacity service pistols that would dominate the market. Known for its reliability, straightforward operation, and improved durability over earlier models, the Smith & Wesson Model 639 gained popularity among law-enforcement agencies and civilian shooters alike, and today it is appreciated by collectors as a representative example of the evolution of American semi-automatic pistol design during the late 20th century.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the S&W case 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
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1163960909 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
750 |
