S&W Model 959 value

[Major Tom]

A friend has this pistol he wants to sell to me. It is in excellent condition, has 2 magazines, original hard case and custom cocobolo grips and also original grips. He wants $500. Is this a fair price?
Thank you

[Allen]

Do you mean 659, the stainless version of the 59? If so $500 is about average. If you were a shopper for such then you could find it cheaper but since you mention that it is coming from a friend then.......

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/Completed%2FBCI.aspx?Keywords=s%26w+659&Timeframe=1

[Major Tom]

It's the blued model 9mm.

[Allen]

???? Never heard of a 959.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson

[blackhawknj]

The blued steel frame model is either the M539 or M559. They are fairly rare, I would buy one if I saw it.

[Art]

Very nice guns that usually go begging. If you like an older school all metal gun you'll probably enjoy it. These usually have a magazine disconnect. If you don't like that it can be fixed easily. $500.00 is a very fair price in my opinion.

[Major Tom]

Very nice guns that usually go begging. If you like an older school all metal gun you'll probably enjoy it. These usually have a magazine disconnect. If you don't like that it can be fixed easily. $500.00 is a very fair price in my opinion.

Thank you all.