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[[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|450px|thumb|right|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 | 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]] and [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 23 August 2011
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 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 |