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Smith & Wesson 459
The Smith & Wesson 459 was the 2nd generation of the Smith & Wesson 59 (which was a double stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39). The main notable external difference between the 459 and the 59 was adjustable rear sights (and a slight modification to the front sight to accommodate the higher profile of the newer rear sights). However, 459's could be ordered with fixed sights as well. The only other external difference was a single pin placement on the right side of the frame, the slide stop pivot pin (It appears behind the frame bulge on the 459, but ahead of it on the older 59, where the bulge is further back). Early production models had the round trigger guard. Later models had the square trigger guard. It was only in production for 8 years, being again replaced by a later generation of S&W auto 9mm handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 had an all (blued) steel counter-part called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the Smith & Wesson 659. The pistol was used by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.) for many years. The model was highly thought of by many of the agents who carried it. A handful continued to carry it until the F.B.I. transitioned to the .40 S&W GLOCK pistols ,in the Nineties, and they were ordered to switch.
Specifications
(1980 - 1989)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): 9x19mm
- Weight: 2.25 lb (1.02 kg)
- Length: 7.438 in (18.9 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Capacity: 14-round Magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
The Smith & Wesson Model 459 can be seen in the following films:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 51 | drug dealer | 2001 | ||
| Red Dragon | Edward Norton | FBI Special Agent Will Graham | 2002 | |
| In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders | Ronny Cox | FBI Special Agent Ben Grogan | 1988 | |
| In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders | Bruce Greenwood | FBI Special Agent Jerry Dove | 1988 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Burma | Guy Marchand | Nestor Burma | Seasons 1-5 | 1991-1998 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 1 | Brigitte Buc | Joséphine | "Pas de bavards à la Muette" (S1E1) | 1991 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 2 | Patrick Guillemin | Inspector Fabre | "Du Rebecca rue des Rosiers" (S2E3) | 1992 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 2 | Simon Eine | Inspector Wilfried | "Retour au bercail" (S2E7) | 1993 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 3 | Emma Colberti | Ondine Bluvette | "Nestor Burma et le Monstre" (S3E6) | 1993 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 4 | Bernard Alane | Robert Roy | "Nestor Burma dans l'île" (S4E1) | 1994 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 5 | Michel Fortin | Zavatter | "Poupée russe" (S5E5) | 1998 |
| Nestor Burma - Season 5 | Wioletta Michalczuk | Natacha | "Poupée russe" (S5E5) | 1998 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burn Up! | McCoy's thugs | 1991 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all weapons produced by Smith & Wesson