Smith & Wesson Model 59
Semi-automatic pistol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a double-action pistol produced from 1971 to 1982. It was developed by Smith & Wesson from the earlier Smith & Wesson Model 39 by adapting a 14-round capacity stagger-stack magazine.
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Smith & Wesson Model 59 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
Produced | 1971[1][2]–1982 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 30 oz / 1.84 lb (0.840 kg) |
Length | 7.55 in (192 mm) |
Barrel length | 4 in (102 mm) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum, 7.65×21mm Parabellum |
Action | DA/SA |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 14-round double column, detachable box magazine (20-round factory magazines were available) |
Sights | fixed iron sights, optional adjustable |
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