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The Smith & Wesson 459 was the 2nd generation of the [[Smith & Wesson 59]] (which was a double stacked magazine version of the [[Smith & Wesson 39]]). The only real difference between the 459 and the [[Smith & Wesson 59]] was adjustable rear sights (and a slight modification to the front sight to accommodate the higher profile of the newer rear sights). Early production models had the round trigger guard. Later models had the square triggerguard. It was only in production for 8 years, being again replaced by a later generation of S&W auto 9mm handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 had an all (blued) steel counter-part called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. | The Smith & Wesson 459 was the 2nd generation of the [[Smith & Wesson 59]] (which was a double stacked magazine version of the [[Smith & Wesson 39]]). The only real difference between the 459 and the [[Smith & Wesson 59]] was adjustable rear sights (and a slight modification to the front sight to accommodate the higher profile of the newer rear sights). Early production models had the round trigger guard. Later models had the square triggerguard. It was only in production for 8 years, being again replaced by a later generation of S&W auto 9mm handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 had an all (blued) steel counter-part called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the [[Smith & Wesson 659]]. | ||
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* FBI Agents in ''[[In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders]]''(1988) | * FBI Agents in ''[[In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders]]''(1988) | ||
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* ''[[Red Dragon]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Red Dragon]]'' (2002) | ||
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* ''[[Mad Bull 34]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Mad Bull 34]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[Burn Up!]]'' (1991) | * ''[[Burn Up!]]'' (1991) | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 27 September 2011
The Smith & Wesson 459 was the 2nd generation of the Smith & Wesson 59 (which was a double stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39). The only real difference between the 459 and the Smith & Wesson 59 was adjustable rear sights (and a slight modification to the front sight to accommodate the higher profile of the newer rear sights). Early production models had the round trigger guard. Later models had the square triggerguard. It was only in production for 8 years, being again replaced by a later generation of S&W auto 9mm handguns, the 5900 series. The S&W 459 had an all (blued) steel counter-part called the S&W 559 and a stainless steel version known as the Smith & Wesson 659.
Specifications
(1980 - 1988)
Type: Pistol
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Barrel: 4 inch
Capacity: 14 round box magazine
Fire Modes: DA/SA Semi-automatic
Finish: Blue and Nickel
Weight: 30 ounces
The Smith & Wesson Model 459 can be seen in the following films:
Film
- FBI Agents in In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders(1988)
- Lindsay Crouse as F.B.I. Special Agent Chandler in Desperate Hours (1990)
- Red Dragon (2002)
Anime
- Mad Bull 34 (1990)
- Burn Up! (1991)