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10-10-2009, 09:32 PM
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price check $350 used Model 60 (and DOB check)
My friend is selling a used Model 60-14, 357 magnum with a 2" barrel for $350. I plan on testing it out at the range tomorrow but it appears to be in good or very good condition. I really shouldn't buy another gun but is that a price that I shouldn't let pass me by? This would be my first S&W revolver. Also, I have no idea what the manufacture date is but the serial number is CFB3022. If anyone knows an approximate born on date I'd be grateful. And I think it has a lock on it because there's a little hole above the cylinder release with the letter L and an arrow next to it. Sorry to ask what might be dumb questions but there's no box, papers, or key lock with it and I can't find serial number info on the S&W website. Photo enclosed.
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10-10-2009, 09:49 PM
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$350 is a great price. The serial number dates it to 2002. And yes, it has the internal lock. They all use the same key so getting another is easy.
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10-10-2009, 09:53 PM
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Great buy, better buy it before it walks. Then the only other thing you will need is a "PLUG" for it. Just kidding, nice gun at a good price.
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10-11-2009, 11:09 PM
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For $350.00, I hope the hell you are buying it, deals like that are really hard to find.
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10-12-2009, 02:51 PM
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Okay you guys convinced me so I bought it today. I took it to the range yesterday and it worked although it brought me down to a whole new level of poor marksmanship. I fired a box of ammo and at 5 yards I missed the paper a couple times. Yikes! Trigger pull, muzzle flip. Obviously I'm going to need some practice to get used to shooting a revolver. Prior to this I've been shooting an XDM 9mm and a Ruger Mark II. A double action snubbie is a whole new ball game. However, I think I'm really going to like this gun as a CCW. Now I begin the arduous task of picking out a holster. Thanks to you all for the advice. I appreciate it.
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10-12-2009, 03:32 PM
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that's an excellent deal. the last one i had i sold to a guy at a gunshow in atl. he asked me how much i wanted, i said $500, he didn't even blink, paid me and went on his way..........
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10-12-2009, 04:04 PM
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Get yourself some snap caps, when watching TV etc just keep working the trigger, s/a and d/a. You will then get the feel of it, don't worry about accuracy that will come with practice, at first I would shoot plain old .38 specials, then +P. I have a 3 inch 60 and never shoot .357 mags out of it, many do, but you can call me chicken.
You really got a nice deal, congratulations.
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10-12-2009, 05:37 PM
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Great price on that gun. If it is unlocked I would
not worry about a key. Don
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10-13-2009, 11:31 AM
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You're right Hawkeye10, there's no key, and I'm not worried about it. I keep my guns in a safe anyways. And labworm yes I started the dry fire practice. I'm not using snap caps but I've been told they're not needed. The gun came with a box of .357 mags but I'm putting off trying those for awhile.
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10-13-2009, 11:35 AM
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Great gun,great priceAnd no need for snap caps[IMHO].Have fun with it.
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