I just picked up a used model 60, was hoping someone could help me wth date. Ser # R1409xx. Good shape few marks here and there. I think I bought it right for $300

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Congrats on the Model 60....one of my favorites.

If the mechanicals have all checked out OK, you got a great deal on a fine EDC handgun.

I’m sure someone will chime in with a DOB for you.

If you wanted to put a little time into it, grey scotch brite pads will do wonders for putting the finish back to what it was when new ( or at least much closer to it ).

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I think you did Past Right. If ya want to flip it for a quick "C" note let me know.

Really, I hope you enjoy that guy.

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The book lists your revolver serial number somewhere between 1974 and 77. That encompasses serial numbers R1000000 to R190000. I have to guess that's your revolver falls somewhere in 75 or 76.

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Ed

Thanks for the replies

Very nice, congrats!

Looks like a good deal!

The Model 60/36 was indeed a wonderful gun. It can fit in a pocket and it packs a punch at point blank range. They were beautifully crafted and a little maligned by those who think they'll explode if one uses +P ammo. Though I wouldn't recommend constant use of such ammo in these little guns, they're fine for limited use. (And standard ammo these days are quite good.)

I have a Rossi 511 revolver with a 3-inch barrel that was made in the mid-80s. It was a clone of the Model 60 and has never been shot. Workmanship is superb and I like the extra inch. I had an earlier one that I sold, and it was accurate and did a great job. The only reason I got rid of it is that I couldn't carry it, and I had another one, which is the one I still have. Living in Maryland, you can have guns, but you can't carry them. If you can, though, these small frame revolvers are great to have when carrying a bigger, heavier gun isn't an option.

They're underrated and can double as a drawer gun if you're not really into guns or are on a limited budget. Years ago I knew a guy who carried one in a paper bag. Don't know why, but he did. Guess you don't have to sweat holster wear that way!





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The man carried a gun in a paper bag because people don't expect to find a gun there or in a shopping bag. And it avoids a bulge in one's clothing, which can be important, based on dress and body size.

Those Interarms Rossi revolvers were pretty nice. Not quite as smooth as a good S&W but often half the price.

A No Dash Model 60 for $300 is an excellent deal.

Twenty years ago I bought a NIB Rossi Model 88 clone of the M60 for $188. It was a really nice little revolver, fit and finish almost as good as a 60. Trigger was quite decent, and better after a smith polished the innards. I carried it for a couple of years before buying the J-frame that's my EDC today. Wish I hadn't sold it.

I don't know about recent Rossis, but in those days they were a hell of a bargain.

Of course, the M60 is a gem of the pocket gun breed. You are going to like it a lot. With practice you'll be surprised how accurate it is for a barrel length just under two inches.

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Oh well, what the hell.

You bought that WAY right! Late 75 - early 76 gun.