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[[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm]]
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The Smith & Wesson 59 was developed in response to the U.S. Navy's request for a double stacked magazine version of the S&W 39 (which was used by Navy SEALs suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" during the Vietnam conflict).  Seeing the market demand for a high capacity version of the S&W 39, the Smith & Wesson 59 was released in 1970.  Production stopped in 1980 when it was replaced by the later generation [[Smith & Wesson 459]].
The Smith & Wesson 59 was developed in response to the U.S. Navy's request for a double stacked magazine version of the [[Smith & Wesson 39]] (which was used by Navy SEALs suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" during the Vietnam conflict).  Seeing the market demand for a high capacity version of the S&W 39, the Smith & Wesson 59 was released in 1970.  Production stopped in 1982 when it was replaced by the second generation models; [[Smith & Wesson 459]], [[Smith & Wesson 559]] and [[Smith & Wesson 659]].
 
==Specifications==
''(1970 - 1982)''
 
'''Type:''' Pistol
 
'''Caliber:''' 9x19mm Parabellum
 
'''Capacity:''' 14 round box magazine
 
'''Fire Modes:''' DA/SA Semi-automatic
 
'''Barrel:''' 4 inch
 
'''Weight:''' 30 ounces
 
'''Finish:''' Blue
 
 
   
   
'''The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:'''
'''The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:'''

Revision as of 17:49, 23 August 2011

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Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm

The Smith & Wesson 59 was developed in response to the U.S. Navy's request for a double stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39 (which was used by Navy SEALs suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" during the Vietnam conflict). Seeing the market demand for a high capacity version of the S&W 39, the Smith & Wesson 59 was released in 1970. Production stopped in 1982 when it was replaced by the second generation models; Smith & Wesson 459, Smith & Wesson 559 and Smith & Wesson 659.

Specifications

(1970 - 1982)

Type: Pistol

Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

Capacity: 14 round box magazine

Fire Modes: DA/SA Semi-automatic

Barrel: 4 inch

Weight: 30 ounces

Finish: Blue


The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
Dark Blue Scott Speedman Bobby Keough 2002
Gauntlet, The Bill McKinney Constable 1977
Bound Joe Pantoliano Ceaser 1996
Basic Instinct Mitch Pileggi Internal Affairs Officer 1992
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