Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Model 459: 2nd Generation 9mm!
The Smith & Wesson 459 is the second generation of the Smith & Wesson Model 59 (a double-stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson Model 39).
The Smith & Wesson 459 is the second generation of the Smith & Wesson Model 59 (a double-stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson Model 39).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 459
Serial: TBY7490
Range of Manufacture: 1984-1987
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear Adjustable For Windage Only
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with S&W Monogram
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson 459 is the second generation of the Smith & Wesson 59. The latter is a double-stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39. The main external difference between the 459 and the 59 is that the former has adjustable rear sights, while the latter doesn't. However, fixed sights could be ordered for the 459 as well. Another external difference is that the slide stop pivot pin appears behind the frame bulge on the 459 and ahead of it on the 59, where the bulge is further back. The 459 was in production for eight years and was replaced by a later generation of S&W 9mm automatic handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 has an all-blued steel counterpart called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the Smith & Wesson 659. The pistol was highly regarded by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for many years and was used by many of the agents who carried it. A handful continued to carry it until the FBI transitioned to the .40 S&W Glock 22 in 1997 when they were ordered to switch.
Contents:
Model: 459
Serial: TBY7490
Range of Manufacture: 1984-1987
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear Adjustable For Windage Only
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with S&W Monogram
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson 459 is the second generation of the Smith & Wesson 59. The latter is a double-stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39. The main external difference between the 459 and the 59 is that the former has adjustable rear sights, while the latter doesn't. However, fixed sights could be ordered for the 459 as well. Another external difference is that the slide stop pivot pin appears behind the frame bulge on the 459 and ahead of it on the 59, where the bulge is further back. The 459 was in production for eight years and was replaced by a later generation of S&W 9mm automatic handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 has an all-blued steel counterpart called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the Smith & Wesson 659. The pistol was highly regarded by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for many years and was used by many of the agents who carried it. A handful continued to carry it until the FBI transitioned to the .40 S&W Glock 22 in 1997 when they were ordered to switch.
Contents:
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise! Additionally, it will ship with the factory-matching box, paperwork, two magazines, and cleaning tools 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.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
