Mikeythumbs 1 Posted July 11, 2012 Saw a used model 59 loooked gently used is 400 a fair price for this gun. It is the blued one not the stainless Mike Norris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted July 11, 2012 The stainless would be a 659 (1st generation). One of the first "wonder nines". An interesting piece, if you are a collector. They weren't really highly thought of, even when they were contemporary. For your $400 I think you can do better with a more modern firearm. JMHO Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted July 11, 2012 1st Gen = 59 2nd Gen = 659, 459, etc. 3rd Gen = 5906, 6906, etc. IIRC, the two digit series is early 80s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penthall 1 Posted July 11, 2012 J&G had some 5906 trade ins for less than 300 a couple months ago, saw in shotgun news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodentoe 14 Posted July 11, 2012 I held a very nice 5906 at Rahway guild 2 months ago. $350/negotiable But, don't buy it because I want to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted July 11, 2012 $400 is high for a model 59. I would spend the money on a newer model if you like that style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks guys as always appreciate the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penthall 1 Posted July 13, 2012 I was wrong, it was Birmingham pistol that had it. It's in again this month for $319. BUT, I couldn't find the deal on the website.http://www.birmingha...oducts/pistols/Let's see if tapatalk let's me post the pic:Wow it worked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted July 13, 2012 I was wrong, it was Birmingham pistol that had it. It's in again this month for $319. BUT, I couldn't find the deal on the website.http://www.birmingha...oducts/pistols/Let's see if tapatalk let's me post the pic:Wow it worked Even though I should know better I looked at the prices in the flier and though this place was in jersey then looked at the website . Why can't we get prices like that so need to move out of this state Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted July 13, 2012 A friend of mine had a 59. Looked great, but produced a shotgun pattern. At 25 yards it couldn't FIND a 2' x 2' target! He got rid of it before he scratched it, then bought a 1911 .45. This was way back prior to .40's being invented, lol! I'd steer clear and put my money else where! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted July 13, 2012 I just picked up a 5906 (3rd Generation) and am having fun with it. The 5906 was about the same price. If you don't mind cosmetic work, Buds has used 59's for much less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites