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[[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson 59.jpg|450px|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 | + | 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 suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" 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]], [[Smith & Wesson 559]] and [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. |
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+ | ==Specifications== | ||
+ | ''(1970 - 1982)'' | ||
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+ | '''Type:''' Pistol | ||
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+ | '''Caliber:''' 9x19mm Parabellum | ||
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+ | '''Capacity:''' 14 round box magazine | ||
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+ | '''Fire Modes:''' DA/SA Semi-automatic | ||
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+ | '''Barrel:''' 4 inch | ||
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+ | '''Weight:''' 30 ounces | ||
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+ | '''Finish:''' Blue | ||
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'''The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:''' | '''The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:''' |
Revision as of 17:49, 23 August 2011
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 suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" 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, Smith & Wesson 559 and Smith & Wesson 659.
Specifications
(1970 - 1982)
Type: Pistol
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity: 14 round box magazine
Fire Modes: DA/SA Semi-automatic
Barrel: 4 inch
Weight: 30 ounces
Finish: Blue
The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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Dark Blue | Scott Speedman | Bobby Keough | 2002 | |
Gauntlet, The | Bill McKinney | Constable | 1977 | |
Bound | Joe Pantoliano | Ceaser | 1996 | |
Basic Instinct | Mitch Pileggi | Internal Affairs Officer | 1992 |