page_title: Smith & Wesson 459
hierarchical_section_title: Smith & Wesson 459
caption_attribution_description: English: A Smith and Wesson 459 model found in the Small Arms Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This model was involved in the XM9 Pistol trials
context_page_description: The Smith and Wesson 459 is an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. It was created for the US XM9 Pistol trials. It was a 9mm double/single action handgun with locked breech short recoil action.
  This handgun did not complete the test and so was not considered. Testing procedures are discussed in the book Future Weapons. and also at Firearms Radio XM9 Testing
  This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.
context_section_description: The Smith and Wesson 459 is an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. It was created for the US XM9 Pistol trials. It was a 9mm double/single action handgun with locked breech short recoil action.
  This handgun did not complete the test and so was not considered. Testing procedures are discussed in the book Future Weapons. and also at Firearms Radio XM9 Testing
  This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.
caption: A S&W 459 in the museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD
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