Smith & Wesson Model 659 9mm, Second Generation, Stainless DA/SA, 4 in Barrel, 15+1, Adjustable Rear Sight, 3 Mags, Pachmayr Grips
This Smith & Wesson Model 659 is a full-size, stainless-steel Second Generation 9mm pistol with DA/SA operation, a 4-inch barrel, and 15+1 capacity. It comes outfitted with Pachmayr wrap-around rubber grips and includes three 15-round magazines. Practical features such as an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker and an adjustable rear sight make this a well-equipped example from the 1980s era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows handling marks from prior use. See the photos for close-ups of the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- 3x 15-round magazines
- Pachmayr wrap-around rubber grips (installed)
The Model 659 is a stainless-steel, full-size member of Smith & Wesson’s Second Generation series, chambered in 9mm Luger. This example features DA/SA operation with an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker and a magazine disconnect safety. Capacity is 15+1, and the barrel measures approximately 4 inches.
Sighting equipment consists of a serrated ramp front sight paired with an adjustable square-notch rear sight. The slide uses rear vertical serrations and an external extractor, with ambidextrous safety/decocker levers for bilateral control. A spurred hammer and a smooth-faced trigger are factory-style features consistent with the later-pattern configuration.
Design cues include the squared trigger guard and a beavertail tang, reflecting the later-pattern 659 configuration. The barrel hood is marked "9MM PARABELLUM," and the right side of the frame bears the S&W monogram. Construction is all stainless steel for both slide and frame.
This pistol is set up with Pachmayr wrap-around rubber grips for a secure, full-hand purchase. It ships with three 15-round detachable steel double-stack magazines compatible with the S&W 59/659 series. Factory reference dimensions list an overall length of about 7.44 inches and an unloaded weight around 39.5 ounces.