Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Excellent EARLY Production variant of a renowned semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Model 39 (No-Dash)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 39 (No-Dash)
Serial: 84549
Date of Manufacture: 1960s (1968 According to the Owner)
Model: 39 (No-Dash)
Serial: 84549
Date of Manufacture: 1960s (1968 According to the Owner)
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stocks with S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 39, introduced in 1955, holds a significant place in the evolution of American semiautomatic pistols. Developed in response to the U.S. Army's search for a new service pistol in the early 1950s, the Model 39 became the first production semi-automatic handgun designed and built by Smith & Wesson, and it was also the first U.S. production pistol to feature a double-action trigger. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, it was designed to replace the M1911A1, which had been in service for decades. Unlike the M1911, which was a single-action design, the Model 39's double-action capability provided a more modern and safer option. The gun featured an anodized aluminum frame, a blued carbon steel slide, and walnut grips, making it a lightweight yet durable option. Its innovative combination of a decocker and manual safety mechanism was also ahead of its time, drawing on features from the German Walther P38. Despite the Army abandoning its search for a new pistol, the Model 39 found a market in civilian sales and would go on to influence future designs, particularly with its inclusion of a magazine release near the trigger guard, a feature that would become standard in American firearms.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stocks with S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 39, introduced in 1955, holds a significant place in the evolution of American semiautomatic pistols. Developed in response to the U.S. Army's search for a new service pistol in the early 1950s, the Model 39 became the first production semi-automatic handgun designed and built by Smith & Wesson, and it was also the first U.S. production pistol to feature a double-action trigger. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, it was designed to replace the M1911A1, which had been in service for decades. Unlike the M1911, which was a single-action design, the Model 39's double-action capability provided a more modern and safer option. The gun featured an anodized aluminum frame, a blued carbon steel slide, and walnut grips, making it a lightweight yet durable option. Its innovative combination of a decocker and manual safety mechanism was also ahead of its time, drawing on features from the German Walther P38. Despite the Army abandoning its search for a new pistol, the Model 39 found a market in civilian sales and would go on to influence future designs, particularly with its inclusion of a magazine release near the trigger guard, a feature that would become standard in American firearms.
Throughout its production, the Model 39 saw various modifications and improvements. Notably, it was adopted by law enforcement agencies, including the Illinois State Police in 1967, marking the beginning of widespread adoption of semi-automatic pistols in the U.S. law enforcement community. The Model 39’s influence was further expanded during the Vietnam War when a modified version, known as the Mk 22 Mod 0 or "Hush Puppy," was issued to Navy SEALs for covert operations. This version featured a suppressor and a slide lock, designed to reduce the noise of gunfire, which was vital for stealth missions. The Model 39 also served as the basis for the later Model 59, which introduced a double-stack magazine and was designed for high-capacity, military, and police use. Over its production run, the Model 39 transitioned through several generations, with the second generation, the Model 439, and the third generation, the Model 3904, building upon the foundational features of the original design. The discontinuation of the Model 39 in 1983 marked the end of its direct lineage, but its innovations lived on through the subsequent generations of Smith & Wesson pistols, shaping the future of semi-automatic designs well into the 1990s and beyond.
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.
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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