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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]] (which was used by Navy SEALs | + | 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 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 02:12, 10 March 2016
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 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(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
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gauntlet | Bill McKinney | Constable | 1977 | |
| Something Wild | Ray Liotta | Ray Sinclar | Also wielded by Lulu/Audrey Hankel (Melanie Griffith) | 1986 |
| In the Line of Duty III: Force of the Dragon | Stephan Berwick | Underground Gunsmith | 1988 | |
| Operation Corned Beef | Zargas' henchman | Nickel plated | 1991 | |
| Basic Instinct | Mitch Pileggi | Internal Affairs Officer | 1992 | |
| Demolition Man | Sylvester Stallone | John Spartan | 1993 | |
| Last Man Standing (1995) | A fake FBI agent | 1995 | ||
| Bound | Joe Pantoliano | Ceaser | 1996 | |
| Dance with the Devil | Aimee Graham | Estelle | Two-tone | 1997 |
| Dance with the Devil | Rosie Perez | Perdita Durango | Two-tone | 1997 |
| Knock Off | Mobster | 1998 | ||
| Dark Blue | Scott Speedman | Bobby Keough | 2002 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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