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  1. What is it, When was it made, What's it worth?
    Hi everybody. I'm trying to figure out the age of my model 59. If my beginning numbers are A387, what year would that put my new beauty in? It looks brand new. I can't even say it had more than a clip ran through it. I'm amazed, but curious about its birth year 😇 Thank you in advance, and happy...
  2. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum
    I have my father's model 59 from his Military Police service in the early to mid 1970s. He bought the pistol in 1974 or 73. Can I put a simply Red dot on it without taking the rear site off. I don't want to modify the the pistol (drilling cutting ETC..)
  3. S&W - Gunsmithing
    Hi Guys! Brand new here and to guns in general. i was recently given a Model 59 that used to be my grandfathers. The gun is great! However i ran into a little problem. Recently as i was going to put it in the safe, i dropped the gun onto the carpet. Since then the magazine has been very hard to...
  4. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum
    Any help with a manufacture date for my S & W model 59 - serial number A451xxx would be greatly appreciated. Just out of curiosity, do all model 59s say “pat’s pending” on the right side of the slide. I’d also like to know the meaning of “Marcas Registradas”. Sounds like registration mark...
  5. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum
    I acquired this model 59 a few years ago and just recently pulled it out of the safe. Serial number is A259xxx. From what I gather, this is 1974-76? I've read a few conflicting articles about whether the nickel was factory or other. Does anyone have an idea and could give me more info?
  6. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum
    Hey guys. New to the forum here. I just picked up a Smith & Wesson double action mo.59 pistol made around the 70's for the US Navy Seals. It was discontinued but I have been reading that there are compatible magazines. Can someone help me out with some links for decent priced ones? please and...
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