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10-05-2012, 18:39
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Pretty gun.
IIRC my first OJT trainer participated in the AF trials for those. Not sure exactly what -#. He liked the gun, I think he bought one when he got out to go home and work for the Indiana State Police.
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10-05-2012, 18:42
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Originally Posted by RonS
Pretty gun.
IIRC my first OJT trainer participated in the AF trials for those. Not sure exactly what -#. He liked the gun, I think he bought one when he got out to go home and work for the Indiana State Police.
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IIRC the ISP were the first "big" LE agency to adopt the 39
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10-05-2012, 18:56
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You have my permission to go and find a 639 to make yourself feel better. Cheaper than a blued steel one.
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Actually, the 539 is basically the same thing as a steel 39.
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10-05-2012, 18:59
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IIRC the ISP were the first "big" LE agency to adopt the 39
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Yep in 1967 
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10-05-2012, 19:00
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Actually, the 539 is basically the same thing as a steel 39.
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True but here on the coast, I have never laid eyes on one. Stainless was the rage 
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Last edited by countrygun; 10-05-2012 at 19:03..
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10-05-2012, 19:52
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Congrats Brian! 
Last edited by 38 Super Fan; 10-05-2012 at 19:53..
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10-05-2012, 20:00
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True but here on the coast, I have never laid eyes on one. Stainless was the rage
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Very nice
The 539 is fairly rare. They were only built between 1982 and 1985 and only about 5000 or so were made.
That's not many compared other Smith models.
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10-05-2012, 20:01
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Congrats Brian! |
Thanks Cody 
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10-05-2012, 20:09
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very cool, my friend inherited one from his dad when he passed the steel model you referrnced i wish he was more into guns all i told him is its worth a bunch of $ and not to sell it ever unless he got with me first
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10-05-2012, 21:15
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very cool, my friend inherited one from his dad when he passed the steel model you referrnced i wish he was more into guns all i told him is its worth a bunch of $ and not to sell it ever unless he got with me first
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Yeah, the steel models are worth some money.
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10-06-2012, 00:29
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I've actually thought seriously about changing my background to something completely different. However, I've been using the carpet for so long that its almost like a signature for me.
Every once in a while I'll see someone use a similar background and/or use the same angles for their pics. I'm very flattered whenever I see that sort of thing. |
You don't know how many times I've thought about getting a cut of a similar shade carpet, and about 15 highpoints to do a layout and post under "BAC's arsenal unveild"
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10-06-2012, 01:56
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Wow,that's really nice.
Congrats! bac.
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10-06-2012, 02:23
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That is a beautiful S&W 39 bac! Congrats!
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10-06-2012, 02:52
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Dam that's one fantastic looking piece! Congratulations!
I'd really like to know what gun shops you go to. The places I frequent don't ever have that nice of stuff! You seem to always have all the luck!
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10-06-2012, 02:57
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Originally Posted by AK_Stick
You don't know how many times I've thought about getting a cut of a similar shade carpet, and about 15 highpoints to do a layout and post under "BAC's arsenal unveild"
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10-06-2012, 06:03
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Beautiful as always Bac. With all the "black" semis these days, I love seeing blued pistols and revolvers. They bring me back. Thanks for sharing. And great photos as always!
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10-06-2012, 06:31
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Beautiful as always Bac. With all the "black" semis these days, I love seeing blued pistols and revolvers. They bring me back. Thanks for sharing. And great photos as always!
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Thank you sir
I'll post some better pics today. I had lousy lighting yesterday.
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10-06-2012, 06:33
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Dam that's one fantastic looking piece! Congratulations! |
Thank Neoh. Much appreciated 
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10-06-2012, 07:54
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Congrats Bac. Model 39 sure is a classic.
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10-06-2012, 08:00
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Bac apparently S&W didnt have a good set of records from 1954-1970. 1954 starts with 1001 and in 1970 the last serial is 115000. This is from the standard catalog of smith and wesson. Sorry I couldn't date it exactly. Very nice shooter you have.
I do have one question though, do you have to update the PA National Guard every time you move so they know the location of their new armory?
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10-06-2012, 09:18
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Another great find! Very nice looking.
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10-06-2012, 10:21
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Bac apparently S&W didnt have a good set of records from 1954-1970. 1954 starts with 1001 and in 1970 the last serial is 115000. This is from the standard catalog of smith and wesson. Sorry I couldn't date it exactly. Very nice shooter you have.
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Thanks
I appreciate the effort.
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10-06-2012, 14:59
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Bac...you would know this one: Wasn't there a S&W semi target pistol that shot .38 wad cutters of all things back in the day?.....or am I making tha up?
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10-06-2012, 15:02
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Bac...you would know this one: Wasn't there a S&W semi target pistol that shot .38 wad cutters of all things back in the day?.....or am I making tha up?
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Nope. It existed for bullseye shooting. Never got my hands on one IIRC it was the "52". I am probably wrong on the number, it's been years since I hear them mentioned
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"Oh bother" said Pooh, as he punched the magazine release...
In some peoples minds "What if?" is just as real as What Is.
Think good thoughts about Ronny moving to the Netherlands ASAP
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10-06-2012, 15:04
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Bac...you would know this one: Wasn't there a S&W semi target pistol that shot .38 wad cutters of all things back in the day?.....or am I making tha up?
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Yes, the 52. I'm mobile right now, but I'll post some pics later tonight.
I think the 52 may have been the finest auto S&W ever built. It's just not practical for anything other than target practice and bullseye competition.
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