Born on date for model 60.

[mtsu262]

Just got my first S&W .38 and was wondering if anyone could help me with the date on it. It's a Mod-60 and the serial number is R255xxx. I'm thinking maybe mid-late 70's but would like to know exact year if possible. Thank you for the help.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Welcome to the forum!

Looks like '79-'80.

 

[BarkSlayer]

If it's a Model 60, you have more than a .38 there. The 60 is chambered for .357, but you can also accommodate .38s.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

If it's a Model 60, you have more than a .38 there. The 60 is chambered for .357, but you can also accommodate .38s.

Not quite.

Earlier M-60's were only chambered for the .38 Special cartridge.

 

[MJunk]

Can you date mine too?

How about R206XXX ?

 

[palmetto99]

The model 60-9 was the first of the .357 Mag. That was the mid 1990's. Prior to the 60-9, all 60's were .38 spl. I may be wrong.

 

[RUT]

>>Earlier M-60's were only chambered for the .38 Special cartridge.<<

Plus, it was the first production stainless revolver to be made!

 

[JCinPA]

A friend of mine has a Model 60 and is wondering what the date of manufacture would be and if it has any collector's value.

He's not computer savvy, and I'm not S&W savvy, so I'm helping him out.

Serial number is: R259722

Any help? Thanks in advance!

 

[scha]

This one is 1979-1980 as well.

Steve

 

[sweetemotion74]

My grandpa gave me his ss model 60, the serial number is ANN19**. When would this one have been made? Thanks

 

[Sonny Crocket]

My grandpa gave me his ss model 60, the serial number is ANN19**. When would this one have been made? Thanks

Mid-late '80s best I can tell.

 

[Sam2511]

I have a Model 60 serial number X67**, anyone know when she was born and BTW, can I shoot Federal Short Barrel +P's with her?
Thanks,
Sam

 

[diamonback68]

I have a Model 60 serial # X67XX, anyone know when she was born and BTW, can I shoot Federal Short Barrel +P's with her?
Thanks,
Sam

See your other post.

 

[Sam2511]

I re-checked the M-60 hopefully in the right place and the number on the bottom of the grip says "ANP98**". Anyone know when it was made and can I shoot +P's?
Thanks,
Sam

 

[caryg]

Love my Model 60-9

Sure love this gun for concealed carry. Had a Ruger Sp 101 but sold it when I found this bobbed beauty.

 

[ar15ed]

i'd say 1985 or 86 on the ANP98XX model 60. a few +Ps every once in a while will not hurt it at all.

 

[ar15ed]

that "bobber" is pretty, too. i had to have an sp101 also, but it was just too heavy to carry day-in and day-out. it was quickly replaced with a smith!

 

[Sam2511]

Thanks for the info guys!
Sam