Help! S&W Model 59

[C.S.Powell]

Can anyone give me a web site for field striping the S&W Model 59. Just bought one from a friend who had never fired it, didn't really know much about it and didn't have a manual. I invested very little for it and it seems to be in great shape. I don't want to take it apart until I have read proper procedure. Thanks for any help anyone can give me.
Semper Fi
C.S. Powell

 

[jtward01]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/other/Pistol.pdf

This will let you download a .pdf version of the owner's manual.

 

[Preacherman]

An exploded view of the Model 59 is here. You can order an owners manual from S&W, or see their generic pistol manual online (PDF format - requires Adobe Acrobat) here.

 

[isp2605]

I explained it in detail for a 5904 at http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=452569
Works for a 59 too. You'll have a removable bushing too. It comes off easy enough after you remove the slide and recoil spring. Give it about a 1/4 turn one direction or the other and it slides off. The the barrel removes. When you reassemble you'll only have 2 small levers that will need depressed before completely seating the slide.

 

[C.S.Powell]

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!

Thank God for the High Road and it's awsome members. All your help is very much appreciated. Thank God for the "Greatest Generation" Dec. 7th, 1941, never let their memory die.
Semper Fi
C.S. Powell

 

[C.S.Powell]

Get by with a little help from your friends

Thanks to you who gave the sage advice on my S&W Model 59. All cleaned and soaking over night sprayed down with Brake-Free. It looks new for as long as it has sat idle with no TLC. Again thanks to you that took the time to answer my request for help.
Semper Fi
C.S. Powell