Vintage model 60 value

[viceunit]

I seem to remember that some early model 60's came polished from the factory. In 15+ years of reading on this forum, seems like I read something about that.

 

[dsf]

The gun was already polished when I got it, but I did re polish it with mothers mag, as it seemed the last polish was quite some time ago.. Also the grips to have 5555 stamped on the inside, which makes me believe they are original… Thank You

Very nice looking gun. I tend to use IOSSO or Flitz - 6 of one as they say. I have a somewhat later Smith and the finish is more of a satin type, although still bare metal and not the "spray on" style Smith has gone to.

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[sophie]

I took the grips off, and on the inside of grips is stamped 5555, so they may be original, mechanics are perfect, and I guess I dropped the value when I polished it with mothers mag. I just like the way my smith guns look , shined up, and with wood grips…Thank you for the info…

Welcome to the forum Davidb. That’s a great looking Model 60 you have. I like the high polish and the smooth grips. After reading all the posts above and the fact that the grips are numbered to the gun, there’s a real good chance it was shipped that way.

Here’s a couple of my Model 60’s. One is high polished and pinned barrel. The other is a later non-pinned gun.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I seem to remember that some early model 60's came polished from the factory. In 15+ years of reading on this forum, seems like I read something about that.

My high polished Model 60 shipped October, 1965 and does NOT have the "R" prefix.

I believe the high polish was standard for the first couple of years on the M60

 

[AC Man]

I have a model 60 that looks like it has never been fired, also the serial # is R5555. Not knowing a lot about guns, my question is
( Would this certain gun be worth a little more, as the serial number is all 5’s ? ) Also was hoping someone could give me a year that it was manufactured… Thank You…

For what it's worth I just bought a 1969/1970 model 60 no dash with box, papers, tools, un fired. Still has the protective dried gun grease from the factory. To me that doubles the price over just a gun. I paid $1,000. Yours is unusual with the smooth grips and polished frame. Not sure if you have box, papers, and tools. It is a beauty.

 

[Davidb=R5555]

Thank you everyone for your input. I will definitely be contacting S&W to see what they can tell me about it…

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Based on experience it's too old for the "kids" at S&W customer
service to know anything about it or be able to help answer your
questions.

If you truly want to know more join the S&W Collectors Association
Smith & Wesson Collectors Association or the S&W Historical Foundation
Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation or both.

Then request a letter from the S&WHF ($100 or non-members)
--request form available on the website. The letter will tell you
the day S&W shipped it and to whom. If it was a special order,
more details might be available.

Merry Christmas.

 

[Retired W4]

I'm thinking the smooth J magnas, numbered to the gun go well with a factory high polish 60. I would be requesting that letter.