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Just spied a S&W 60-4 .38 spl 3 inch
At a pawn shop. Pretty good condition. No lock (of course.)
Case hardened trigger and hammer. Firing pin is on then hammer nose.
They want $700.
Has, I think, Uncle Mikes rubber grips.
What do you think?
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I have two, and I wouldn't have left it in the shop's case at that price.
I like the serrated target trigger on the 60-4s -- the only Model 60 I've seen with one. Harkens back to the '60s and '70s.
Yes, the correct grips are Uncle Mike's Combats.
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At a pawn shop. Pretty good condition. No lock (of course.)
Case hardened trigger and hammer. Firing pin is on then hammer nose.
They want $700.
Has, I think, Uncle Mikes rubber grips.
What do you think?
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Deaf,
I have one that I purchased about 5 or 6 years ago for $650. The Uncle Mikes came from the factory according to the Standard Catalogue. Anyway, mine has the smoothest single and double action of any Smith that I have owned and it is a pleasure to shoot. I think in todays market, at least here in California, $700 for one in good shape would not be unreasonable.
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I paid a lot more than that several months ago for one of those, and thought it was a fair deal. I would suggest you grab it if you're interested...
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I paid $750 for my first one about five years ago. It was the second one I had seen up to that time. The first had a deep gouge in the side plate and the seller was very firm at $400.
I did find one last year on a gun show table at $495. Seller had no idea what it was. I bought it and immediately took it to a dealer friend at the same show. He sold it for $850 that day.
Since S&W revolver prices have risen sharply, I think $700 is a fair price if the gun is in good shape. The "rubber" grips are probably what it shipped with.
If you put a set of S&W round/square targets on it it looks like a miniature 686.
My "salt and pepper" pair.
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I have the same gun in Blue (M36) with a 3" Bull bbl and SB Stocks. While by no means a "pocket gun" it makes a great IWB or OWB revolver with stout (+P) loads.
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Well they will be open Monday.... we will see!
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Go for it!
Right now I got a 4 inch Model 63 in my pocket.
Also not really a Pocket Gun, but the 4 Inch Barrel actually rides well in the pants pocket.
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Those little M60s with sights and three inch barrels are not seen all that often where I shop; the -4 without the lock not often at all. Paid $500 OTD for one two years ago but I suppose those days are gone. Good luck.
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Nice little revolver,I bought one several years ago.They look like a mini 686.
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If the condition was better than good by any degree I would be on that like ugly on an ape.
I have been looking for one to go with my 60-10 but the ones priced right have been pretty rough and the clean ones are not cheap.
The next one in clean condition I will just have to pony up the $ for.
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Model 10 -9 2”
Hey there I’m posting a question on this thread because I could not find one specific to my question. I recently purchased a used model 10 without the barrel. It had a 2” barrel on it and I cannot find a 2” barrel for it anywhere. I did find a 3” for a decent price. My question is will it work, or will I need to find an ejection rod for the 3” barrel? Thank you for any advice. -G
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Get it. You will forget about the price quickly.
My wife’s favorite firearm. It’s size does not put off novice shooters.
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What year did the model 60’s change from 38 special to 357 magnum?
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S&W launched the J-magnum frame in 1996.
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I have never heard a “discouraging word” about the Model 60-4. I first saw one nearly 20 years ago and was given the opportunity about 6 years ago to buy one ANIB with all the docs etc for $700. I never hesitated. It now wears a set of ebony smooth combats because I couldn’t stand for a fine S&W revolver to be shod in sandals made from old tires!
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Hopefully, it's still there when you get to the shop. And if it is, I can't wait to see pictures of your recently acquired 60-4 3" posted here on the forum.
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Hey there I’m posting a question on this thread because I could not find one specific to my question. I recently purchased a used model 10 without the barrel. It had a 2” barrel on it and I cannot find a 2” barrel for it anywhere. I did find a 3” for a decent price. My question is will it work, or will I need to find an ejection rod for the 3” barrel? Thank you for any advice. -G
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You should start a new thread....the group generally frowns on "hijackers" and it'll get more attention that way.
That said, yes, you would need an ejector rod for the 3" and up barrel lengths. 2" barrels have become very scarce since J&G started selling those barrel-less frames. One thing to keep in mind, though, is unless you get the "standard," or tapered, 3" barrel, the shoulder of the frame will not match up properly. The frame where it meets the barrel is quite different on one made for the 2" vs. a frame made for the heavy barrel. Anyway, good luck.
Welcome to the forum, by the way. If you choose to make it a regular stop, you'll find that the S&W knowledge here is unsurpassed anywhere on the internet.
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Man, I'd love to have a 60-4! I hope you'll be waiting for them to open this morning.
I'd trade my 60-10 for a -4 in a heartbeat or two. Probably the only trade I'd ever make for one of my stash of sorta-hard-to-get models.
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Man, I'd love to have a 60-4! I hope you'll be waiting for them to open this morning.
I'd trade my 60-10 for a -4 in a heartbeat or two. Probably the only trade I'd ever make for one of my stash of sorta-hard-to-get models.
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Well, was it there?
That is the question we are all waiting to be answered.
If you did get it the price isn't bad. I lucked into one about 4 or so years ago for right at $500 out the door. It was at a pawn shop and no box or docs.
Sweet little shooter but I haven't spent near enough time with her.
I was bidding on the blued counterpart on GB a couple weeks ago and believe that one probably went for a great price. I bailed at $600 or so and the auction was almost over so unless someone came in and jacked up the price someone walked away with a good deal there as well.
Not the greatest pic.
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I got mine 10 years ago for $600 with box & papers. A very capable and desirable handgun with the full underlug, target hammer & trigger, excellent sights, forged internals, pre-lock frame, etc. It's a great match for the .38 Special cartridge and IMO one of the best J-frames ever built.
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Well today didn't start off so well...
Went to shoot .50 cal CVA Night Stalker. Brought gun, box with balls, maxi-balls, patches, etc., fireproof with Pyrodex and 777 powder (I'm paranoid about the possibility of fire), key to gun range, targets, caps, etc...
Drove there before hot sun. Then.... I FORGOT THE KEY TO THE FIREPROOF BOX!!!
Didn't fire a shot.
Went to see if my DVD I ordered from 1/2 price books in (been over a month.) No, it ain't in.
Went to stores looking for .50 cal balls ... not a one in sight.
So went to the other town where I knew some .50s were (and so was the 60-4.) 60-4 still there.
Talked 'em down to 703, tax included. Put lay-a-way. And got some Hornady .50 balls and conical slugs at another store.
Got home just in time to find the workers were finished with the air conditioner duct work (new central heat/air... $10,000.) But I forgot to get the distilled vinegar and bleach for the drain for that new thing.
Tomorrow...
But yea, I GO IT!!!
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You’ve got your priorities in order, DeafSmith!
Well done on nailing down that 60-4.
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Good on ya'. Congrats.
Photos and impressions when you get it out of hock, please.
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Absolutely did not realize what a bargain this was 5 years ago...60-4 with box and papers...$350!
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I got my brand new Smith & Wesson Model 60-4 (3"), 38 special, s#BFV23XX, for $277.99 purchased 01/14/91. Bought thru Zanders. It likes semi-wad cutters better than wad cutters.
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My Model 60-4 as it came from the factory. Shipped on March 24, 1992 and purchased new by me on June 13, 1992.
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As noted by forum member nbedford, my 60-4 much prefers 158 grain Cast SWC to Round Noses; probably the only 38 Special revolver I own that shows that preference.
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I got my 60-4 when they first hit the market. It has been an extremely satisfactory revolver in every way. I have taken a bushel basket of sitting rabbits, both cottontails and snowshoe rabbits plus the occasional wounded or sitting grouse and squirrels. That double underlugged barrel holds so well that it works well on the range, too! It has turned out to be one of my most favored revolvers of all time.
Congratulations DeafSmith for nailing that great piece down!
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So I got the five shooter off lay-a-way..
The New... and the Old...
A S&W 60-15 and my 'Old' S&W 60-4.
I notice the 60-4 has a mini 'target' hammer and trigger. My 60-15 does not have such a nice thing. Oh well, at least the 60-15 has a 'night sight' on the front sight.
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Congratulations! My 60-4 was a pawn shop find as well—about 12 years ago if memory serves. The gun counter of the shop I found it in catered to the SASS crowd, which might explain the low price tag on it: $350. I don’t often find significant bargains, but I certainly did that time. It’s a fantastic little gun, and well worth the price you paid.
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Great catch..........................
I have it's slightly bigger brother a 60-10 .357 but generally carried with +P.38s. Great "Kit Gun" for Penn's Woods.
Mine wears a set of Spegel Extended Boot Grips..... smooth black Walnut.
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My Model 60-4 as it came from the factory. Shipped on March 24, 1992 and purchased new by me on June 13, 1992.
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Mine came looking the same as yours. It had the box and docs, but no tool bag. Did yours have a cleaning kit and SAT? I’m thinking I should have gotten a cleaning rod with straight, knurled end instead of the loop, brush and mop, and the little flat, double ended blue SAT. Is this correct, or had they discontinued the kits by this time?
BTW, I was dissatisfied with having leftover tire parts for stocks, so I got a set of dark (ebony?) smooth combats. Priceless!
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Mine came looking the same as yours. It had the box and docs, but no tool bag. Did yours have a cleaning kit and SAT? I’m thinking I should have gotten a cleaning rod with straight, knurled end instead of the loop, brush and mop, and the little flat, double ended blue SAT. Is this correct, or had they discontinued the kits by this time?
BTW, I was dissatisfied with having leftover tire parts for stocks, so I got a set of dark (ebony?) smooth combats. Priceless!
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Here's the original tool kit.
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Thanks, Dave. That’s exactly what I needed to know.
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