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/
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1. Wikipedia: Smith & Wesson Model 59
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Infobox production_date field: 1971-1982
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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.
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is a double-action, semi-automatic pistol developed as an evolution of the earlier Model 39
View the Source2. Wikidata: Smith & Wesson Model 59
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