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Lot 17184:
Smith & Wesson 59 9mm
NICKEL FINISH. The Model 59 was designed for the U.S. Navy as a large-capacity version of the S&W Model 39, the basis of their Mark 22 "Mark 22 Hush Puppy" suppressed pistol. In 1965, the U.S. Navy commissioned a version of the S&W Model 39 that could take the 13-round magazine of the Browning Hi-Power. In early 1970, a dozen experimental all-stainless-steel prototypes were made and were issued to Navy SEAL commandos for evaluation in the field, but it was not adopted.The Model 59 went on the market in 1971.It went out of production a decade later in 1982 when the improved second generation series was introduced (the Model 459). .This pistol is in excellent condition showing normal signs of use and wear. Please see photos.
Condition: Excellent
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