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Old 06-13-2019, 08:42 PM
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Need help with birth year on two revolvers.

First ; An early model 60 no dash. Serial no. R5xxx

Second ; Pre Model 10. Serial no. C156xxx

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Welcome! Your model 60 was made in 1969 and your .38 Military & Police is from late 1950 to early 1951.

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Thank you. This is my first post on the forum. When I learn how to post pics I will send some. Thanks for 5he quick response.
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I also have a Model 60, no dash. s/n 963xx. Any chance you know its birthday?tia
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Assuming it has an R prefix that you didn't mention, probably 1973. That year ended with R99999.
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Thank you for your reply. I messed up! After reading the sticky above, I realize that I gave you the "assembly number" which is on the frame in a couple of places! So, I removed the grips and found the serial number on the butt. It is R77xx. Sorry for the confusion. It was a "learning moment" for me. Thank you again for your time.
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R77XX would come back to 1969.
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