Smith & Wesson Model 39 (No-Dash) 9mm, First-Generation DA/SA, 4 in Barrel, 8+1, 1968
This first-generation, no-dash Smith & Wesson Model 39 was manufactured in 1968 and presents the classic early configuration that helped define the American 9mm DA/SA pistol. It pairs a 4-inch carbon-steel barrel with a blued slide over an anodized aluminum-alloy frame, and features a micrometer-adjustable rear sight, a plain serrated ramp front sight, and checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Recognized as the first U.S.-made DA/SA 9×19 pistol offered commercially and the platform basis for the Navy Mk 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy," this example includes its factory blue two-piece box and three 8-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory two-piece blue cardboard box
- Three 8-round single-stack steel magazines
This no-dash Model 39 is a first-generation configuration with an alloy frame and blued steel slide, combining light weight with a classic 1960s S&W profile. It uses a DA/SA action with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and a magazine disconnect, along with an external extractor and a matte anti-glare top on the slide.
The 4-inch carbon-steel barrel is chambered in 9mm Luger, feeding from a single-column 8+1 system. Three 8-round magazines are included, matching the pistol’s original single-stack design.
Sighting equipment consists of a micrometer-adjustable rear unit paired with a plain ramped front sight featuring a serrated face for reduced glare. Controls include an exposed spurred hammer, a vertically serrated backstrap, and a smooth front strap. Checkered walnut stocks with S&W medallions round out the period-correct grip profile.
Made in the United States during the 1960s, this 1968-produced pistol reflects the early production lineage of the Model 39. The design is widely recognized as the first commercially offered U.S.-made DA/SA 9×19 pistol and the basis for the Navy Mk 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" platform.