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Smith & Wesson Model 59

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The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a double-action, semi-automatic pistol developed as an evolution of the earlier Model 39, going on the market in 1971 and remaining in production until 1982. Its principal innovation was a high-capacity, stagger-stack magazine holding 14 rounds, later increased to 15, feeding 9x19mm Parabellum ammunition through an aluminum frame with a straight backstrap, a blued carbon steel slide, and a magazine disconnect safety that prevents the pistol from firing without a magazine inserted. Weighing 30 ounces with a 4 inch barrel, approximately 231,841 units were manufactured during its production run. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
9x19mm 1
Caliber
9×19 mm Parabellum 2
Service Status
Retired 1
Weapon Class
Semi-automatic pistol 1
Introduced Year
1971 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
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Operated By

United States Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model 59
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Manufactured By

Smith & Wesson

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Source Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 59
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model 59
  • Lead section
    The Model 59 went on the market in 1971. It went out of production a decade later in 1982 when the improved second generation series was introduced (the Model 459).
  • Infobox: cartridge
    9×19mm Parabellum, 7.65×21mm Parabellum
  • Article text
    This model was discontinued in 1988.
  • Caliber attribute (smith-and-wesson-model-59)
    Its principal innovation was a high-capacity, stagger-stack magazine holding 14 rounds, later increased to 15, feeding 9x19mm Parabellum ammunition through an aluminum frame with a straight backstrap, a blued carbon steel slide, and a magazine disconnect safety that prevents the pistol from firing without a magazine inserted.
  • Lead section
    The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a double-action pistol produced from 1971 to 1982.
  • Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Infobox: used_by
    United States
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2. Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 59
Wikidata Q7545024, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
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