Smith & Wesson Model 659 9mm, Second Generation, Stainless, 4 in Barrel, DA/SA, Adjustable Sights, 2 Magazines, Box & Manuals
This Smith & Wesson Model 659 is a Second Generation, full-size 9mm built in stainless steel with a 4 inch barrel and adjustable sights. It features a DA/SA action with an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker and comes with two 14-round steel magazines. The original S&W factory blue box and both manuals are included, adding completeness for buyers and enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are small areas of surface rust and pitting. Scratches and other blemishes are present on the exterior.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue pistol box with serialized end label
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instructional Manual
- Model 659 9mm Automatic Pistol booklet (parts, instructions, maintenance, specifications)
- Two 14-round steel magazines
The Model 659 is the stainless, Second Generation evolution of S&W’s double-stack 9mm lineage. This example pairs a 4 inch barrel with a stainless slide and frame. The slide has brushed flats with matte/bead-blast contours for reduced glare, and the pistol measures approximately 7.56 inches overall.
Its operating system is double-action/single-action with a short-recoil, locked-breech design. Controls include an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker with a red "fire" indicator, a smooth-faced trigger, and a spur hammer. The squared/hooked trigger guard and vertical serrations on the frontstrap and backstrap support a stable grip.
Grip architecture is the classic three-piece arrangement: an exposed metal backstrap paired with two black checkered synthetic panels featuring S&W medallions. Sights consist of an adjustable rear unit and a ramped, serrated front sight. The barrel hood is marked "9MM PARABELLUM."
Markings include "MADE IN USA / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." with model identification on both frame ("Model 659") and slide ("SMITH & WESSON"). As the stainless counterpart to the Model 59 and the forerunner to the 5906, the 659 saw wide U.S. law enforcement use in the 1980s. It uses a double-column magazine for a 14+1 capacity, and this pistol comes with two 14-round steel magazines.