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2" including box and papers???
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11-01-2008, 11:46 AM
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2" including box and papers???
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11-01-2008, 11:55 AM
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I'd say about $400.
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11-01-2008, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
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Yeah $400 would be a no-brainer.
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11-01-2008, 12:04 PM
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yes 400 is a no brainer so what would you pay not looking for a steal but fair but still on the good deal end?
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11-01-2008, 12:08 PM
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$400.
Look, collector interest aside, what you have is a stainless J frame in .38-weighs about 22 oz. I would rather have 3 more oz and buy a SP101. Steel J frames just don't do it for me for that reason alone. For ultra light carry, I have a 337-but I gotta be honest-I'd rather have an SP101 than a steel J-it just does the job better.
Plus....If it is a 70's era 60 and has never been fired, there must be something wrong with it
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11-01-2008, 12:15 PM
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nothing wrong with the gun just put away, I have known this out of his house dealer for 30 yrs.
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11-01-2008, 12:23 PM
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You would be surprised how many 40 and 50 year old revolvers are out there and have never been fired.
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11-01-2008, 12:43 PM
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Here's one when the R prefix just started (about 1970), in condition described by the OP. I paid $450 and thought I did OK.
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11-01-2008, 01:11 PM
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I would prefer one over a IL model and would pay maybe a bit more than suggested in the other posts if needed. Just my opinion.
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11-01-2008, 03:43 PM
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I bought a R# M60 NIB a couple years ago for $250. The owner told me his father bought the kids a new handgun every year for their birthday. He didn't like guns so he just stored them. When his father passed he sold them. I just happened to be there when the M60 came up for sale. I felt very lucky that day.
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11-01-2008, 04:31 PM
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And I'm still moaning about the fact that when I bought my first Model 60 serial #475xxx in 1967 the price had just jumped from $85.00 to $90.00!
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11-01-2008, 04:36 PM
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One of the cool things about those early Model 60's is that every single metal part, including the S&W grip medallions, the stock circle washers, grip screw escutcheons, and grip screw, were made of stainless. One of the early advertised selling points was that every metal part in the revolver was stainless.
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I'm assuming it has a pinned bbl and, as you said, box and papers. If it also includes the tools, I'd pay $450 and have a smile from ear to ear. I'd probably go as high as $500.
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I gave my Model 60, s/n R73xx, to my daughter with original numbered stocks, original box, manual, cleaning rod and swab, screwdriver, T-grip, plastic pearl grips.
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Its not difficult to find new condition guns from that era. First, however, lets destroy the idea that guns are unfired. With few exceptions, new guns are all test fired at the factory. Anytime anyone says a gun is unfired, you should question their knowledge and honesty.
While I like my antique or nearly antique guns to come with their box, when you get to the 40 year old guns and newer, its not really worth so much due to the large numbers of both boxes and guns still floating about. Asking prices usually are about $50 higher with the extra's, but often don't realize that much more. Its commonly only a situation where those guns sell easier or faster.
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I have three M60s from the late '60s and early '70. I'd pay $400 for another one. I like them because they are .38 spl. and they don't make them like that anymore. Plue I think they are a better gun then what S&W currently sells.
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Bought a never-fired one from a gentleman on this very site some months back. Paid a little over $500 and it was worth every penny. Came with boxes, papers, and the original sales receipt. Can't do better than that.
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I agree totally with Mickey D. Although the Model 60's were difficult to machine, the ones that left the factory up until the end of the pinned barrel era were tops in quality. I cherish my 1967 Model 60 with the case hardened trigger and hammer and it has been with me through some difficult situations and never failed me.
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11-01-2008, 08:21 PM
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I agree totally with Mickey D. Although the Model 60's were difficult to machine, the ones that left the factory up until the end of the pinned barrel era were tops in quality. I cherish my 1967 Model 60 with the case hardened trigger and hammer and diamond grips and it has been with me through some difficult situations and never failed me.
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