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[[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|400px|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]] (the Mk 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" which was used by Navy SEALs 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 | 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]] (the Mk 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" which was used by Navy SEALs 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 1971. Production ended in 1982 when it was replaced by the second generation models; [[Smith & Wesson 459]] and [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* '''Type:''' Pistol | * '''Type:''' Pistol | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 31 March 2021
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 (the Mk 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" which was used by Navy SEALs 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 1971. Production ended in 1982 when it was replaced by the second generation models; Smith & Wesson 459 and Smith & Wesson 659.
Specifications
(1971-1982)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): 9x19mm
- Weight: 1.84 lb (0.840 kg)
- Length: 7.55 in (192mm)
- Barrel length: 4 in (102mm)
- Capacity: 14-round box magazine
- Fire Modes: DA/SA Semi-Automatic
The Smith & Wesson 59 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starsky and Hutch (TV Series) | Paul Michael Glaser | Starsky | 1975 - 1979 | |
| Hill Street Blues | Nickel plated / "Shooter" (S02E17)) | 1981 - 1987 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom | Drei | 2009 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all weapons produced by Smith & Wesson