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 Model 59!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 59
Serial: A685651
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Blade Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic w/ S&W Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 59 stands as one of the most influential early American-made high-capacity 9mm pistols, introduced in 1971 as an evolution of the single-stack Model 39 and representing S&W’s response to military and law-enforcement interest in double-stack, double-action semiautomatics. Built on a lightweight aluminum alloy frame paired with a carbon-steel slide, the Model 59 offered a then-impressive 14-round magazine capacity, giving it a clear advantage in firepower over many contemporary service pistols. Its design blended traditional craftsmanship with modern features: a Browning-type tilting-barrel system, a slide-mounted decocker/safety, an exposed hammer enabling both DA and SA operation, and fixed or adjustable sights depending on the variant. Early production guns sometimes earned a reputation for being slightly overbuilt and a bit bulky in the grip, but many shooters appreciated the added capacity and reliability improvements over time. The Model 59 also introduced refinements such as an improved feed ramp and redesigned magazine to enhance reliability with a broader range of 9mm ammunition, which was particularly important during an era when hollow-point bullet designs were still developing. Its success paved the way for Smith & Wesson’s entire Second and Third Generation pistol series, making it historically significant not just as a firearm but as the foundation for decades of American law-enforcement sidearms. Today, the Model 59 is appreciated by collectors and shooters for its role as a transitional pistol—a blend of classic alloy-frame ergonomics and the emerging high-capacity philosophy that would later dominate the handgun market.
Contents:
Model: 59
Serial: A685651
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Blade Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic w/ S&W Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 59 stands as one of the most influential early American-made high-capacity 9mm pistols, introduced in 1971 as an evolution of the single-stack Model 39 and representing S&W’s response to military and law-enforcement interest in double-stack, double-action semiautomatics. Built on a lightweight aluminum alloy frame paired with a carbon-steel slide, the Model 59 offered a then-impressive 14-round magazine capacity, giving it a clear advantage in firepower over many contemporary service pistols. Its design blended traditional craftsmanship with modern features: a Browning-type tilting-barrel system, a slide-mounted decocker/safety, an exposed hammer enabling both DA and SA operation, and fixed or adjustable sights depending on the variant. Early production guns sometimes earned a reputation for being slightly overbuilt and a bit bulky in the grip, but many shooters appreciated the added capacity and reliability improvements over time. The Model 59 also introduced refinements such as an improved feed ramp and redesigned magazine to enhance reliability with a broader range of 9mm ammunition, which was particularly important during an era when hollow-point bullet designs were still developing. Its success paved the way for Smith & Wesson’s entire Second and Third Generation pistol series, making it historically significant not just as a firearm but as the foundation for decades of American law-enforcement sidearms. Today, the Model 59 is appreciated by collectors and shooters for its role as a transitional pistol—a blend of classic alloy-frame ergonomics and the emerging high-capacity philosophy that would later dominate the handgun market.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Smith & Wesson 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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