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Old 12-16-2014, 12:05 AM
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Have a chance to buy a Model 60, no dash, serial 78xxx.
Looks like it hasn't had even a box of ammo through it.
Probably 90-95%, wood checkered grips.
Whats it worth?
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Old 12-16-2014, 12:22 AM
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I just last night saw 2 unfired M60's no dash close for over $1000 and due to my lack of knowledge for the one in particular being an Ashland model which I believe 800 were manufactured I was still a little stunned to see it close at $1150, looking unfired with the box in pristine condition and all the extras.

The second was listed as a never fired model 60 no dash with all the goods in perfect condition that also closed over a $1000. I have been wanting a decent M60 no dash and have found nothing under $550-$600 in 95% condition with no extras.

Bottom line if you have the opportunity to pick one up in really nice condition for under the prices mentioned I would do so as the market seems to be on fire for these little gems.
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Old 12-16-2014, 07:21 AM
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$300, I will jump on it.
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Old 12-16-2014, 08:52 AM
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J-frame revolver prices are all over the place - sometimes without rhyme or reason. A Model 60 as you describe is easily in the $350.00 - $500.00 range depending on condition, box, papers, etc. At $300.00, assuming it is in good condition, I'd set a new land speed record fast drawing my wallet to pay for it.

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Old 12-16-2014, 09:55 AM
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Avg price here is $350. One in excellent condition, about $500
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Old 12-18-2014, 09:32 AM
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I looked for a long time for a No Dash M60 or M640. Found a perfect M60 about 2 years ago for $550 - unfired with box & docs. I didn't buy it because I thought it was $50 too high. I have since learned that $50 too high is the correct price for most S&W revolvers, except for the ones that are $100 too high.
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Good deal. No way the SN is 78000; have a look at the bottom of the grip frame on your new gun () and let us know what it is.

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Old 12-18-2014, 09:51 AM
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I just picked one up on a trade. No dash nonpinned. Couple sets of grips. I may be posting in the Classified soon.
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Old 12-18-2014, 10:29 AM
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i picked up a real nice 640 no dash last year...seller wanted $450,i offered $400 and he took it.....Mike
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Welcome to the forum!

I'd say about $450 because that's what I paid for mine, same as you describe, about a year ago. I thought/think that was a fair deal.

A new model 60 is about $600ish. So I'd use that as a guide. Some people on this forum might think the older ones are better guns, thus commanding a better 'value', while others might prefer the new model 60's ability to handle .357 mag.

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the serial number id R200XXX, 3 screw side plate
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Yep, prices are pretty fluid across the country. I'd not be surprised to see a low around $300 and a high of $550 or so. Add box and docs and price rises radically, but since that's not the case here, I would try to stay at $450 or less. This from a guy who just bought a NIB Model 60-4 and paid a bit of a premium so I could get an adjustable sighted version to carry and shoot.

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the serial number id R200XXX, 3 screw side plate
Likely shipped in 1978.

So, did you buy it?
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YEAH! I bought it
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