The National Interest

Smith & Wesson Model 39: The Old Gun the Navy SEALs Loved

What You Need to Know: The Smith & Wesson Model 39, inspired by the German Walther P-38, became the first American nine-millimeter pistol used by U.S. Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War. Known for its ...
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39 Gun Just Won’t Go Away for a Simple Reason

Key point: A double-action pistol that will carry the day. One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to take out enemy sentries… and barking dogs. The Smith ...
American Rifleman

The Marlin Model 39: An Unlikely Participant in WWII

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The reconquest of the Philippines ...