Just wondering. Seems a bit steep for a used model 60, but in very good condition.

Its not off by much, should be 97% or better.

If OTD price-at the very top end.

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There is a big difference in a 90% and a 100% gun.
That is my opinion. Look at it closer and try to narrow
the condition down closer. Don

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If it is a 60 no dash and 95% or better that is a great price.
Later , ok but not so great, I just sold a good friend an early one for $450.00 he is very pleased but I did it to save him from a NIB Model 637-2
with lock that would have hit $500.00 otd.
When you compare that way , I believe it makes the $500.00 seem very reasonable.
They are not making them like that any more.

Over the past 18 months I've bought three Model 60's - made in 1973, 1974, and 1975. All were 98% or better with original box, grips, tools, wrapping paper, and literature. I paid $505 for the '73 and $497 for the '74. The '75 gun had no other bids on it for some reason, and I got it for what I considered a bargain at $390.

So $500 isn't out of the question if it's a pinned-barrel gun in really good shape with all the original stuff with it. Anything newer or not completely all-original and complete would be worth somewhat less - to me, anyway.

1974 Gun

Am I correct the no dash guns are not rated for +P, even though occasional use is ok?

I agree forged parts and pinned barrels are nice, but also nice to be rated for +P.

I personally shoot plus power type loads in any Steel framed Smith I want.
I have seen specs that indicate pre 70's era 38 Special was basically
modern plus power.
I do not shoot "hotter " loads in any Alloy framed guns, mostly because I see no need for it.
Hotter loads wear guns faster, that is a fact and I believe it is indisputable
that being said, I doubt you would hurt any modern Smith with a few hundred factory plus power.
This is of course my opinion only and you are not paying me anything for it.
But I sure believe it.
P.S. I shoot a lot of plated hollow base wadcutters , because I reload, they are inexpensive and all my pistol shooting is 25 yards or less at targets.
Good luck with your shooting !!!

You could get one in .357 and shoot what you want.

I bought a 1982 vintage NIB for $350. So Yes I would say thats high. I think $350-$425 would be about right for that condition.

There were at least 15 or so at the last gunshow I went to 2 weeks ago.
Prices were from $400-$550 depending on condition and accessories.
I've never seen so many coming out of the woodwork lately.
I would think $500 is too high unless it's 98% with box and everything with it.

I paid $500 earlier this year for the one below, which was NIB and unfired (I added the grips for the picture).

I was following M60's this past summer on gun broker that started low and were bid on with no reserve. They generally made it to 400.00-425.00. So to me that seems to set what the market will bear. To me 500.00 seems a little high unless you really want that one.

Great looking gun!

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I paid $450 for an unfired 60 no dash earlier this year. No box. If the one you're looking at is closer to 100% than 90%, I'd say it's not too much. The box, if numbered to the gun, is nice, but doesn't add that much value for this gun. If you have to add tax and bg check on top of that $500, I'd say keep looking.

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