Did I land the most beautiful semi-auto pistol ever?

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Bushmaster1313

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1975 Smith & Wesson 39-2

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The 1st gen are definitely a work of art. I particularly like the grip contour and texture on the model 39, along with the nice old-school finish and deep bluing of the slide.

I'd probably rather own an excellent condition 1st gen than an excellent condition 3rd gen, these days. But that's purely due to the art value, since practicality would not really be a consideration (I got some decidedly less beautiful blocks of plastic and tenifer-treated steel for practical carry).

But yeah, where can you get anything built and finished like that today without breaking into the thousands of dollars?
 
That was the first gun I ever bought - back in 1979. Very accurate, reliable and comfortable to shoot. My 39-2 was nickel plated. It was a fine concealed carry but not for the hotter climates.
 
Did I land the most beautiful semi-auto pistol ever?

No, sorry.

My full size SW 1066 that has been polished tops yours. Can you say "bling"?
 
Ah, no

Are we counting the squishy trigger and 2 mile trigger reach? I think the trigger is easier to reach on a Coonan!
 
Suppose, 200 years from now, archaeologists dig up a gun safe with six 9mm service handguns in pristine condition.

A P210 from the 1950's. A M39 from the 1960's. A P220 from the 1970's. A 92FS from the 1980's. A CZ75 from the 1990's. A G17 from the 2000's. And a M&P from the 2010's.

What conclusions might they draw about this time period?
 
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Suppose, 200 years from now, archaeologists dig up a gun safe with six 9mm service handguns in pristine condition.

A P210 from the 1950's. A M39 from the 1960's. A P220 from the 1970's. A 92FS from the 1980's. A CZ75 from the 1990's. A G17 from the 2000's. And a M&P from the 2010's.

What conclusions might they draw about this time period?
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Suppose, 200 years from now, archaeologists dig up a gun safe with six 9mm service handguns in pristine condition.

A P210 from the 1950's. A M39 from the 1960's. A P220 from the 1970's. A 92FS from the 1980's. A CZ75 from the 1990's. A G17 from the 2000's. And a M&P from the 2010's.

What conclusions might they draw about this time period?
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They would think people used paper weights for defense in the 2000s?
 
Well, I more or less agree with the OP, although mine is far from pristine. Still, it's one of, if not my favorite semi-auto. I've owned a couple of others that were in much nicer shape, but never a nickel one.

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Close runner up.

Beretta 84F, 380.

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