Couple of ?'s re: Model 60 3"

[Mike Fletcher]

I have a Model 60(no dash) 3" .38 Special
Serial # AEV5xxx
Product Code 102304
Spec. Ord. 4278

One piece Lear Siegler box, tools, papers, etc.

I bought this from Bob Swanson in Arizona ~ 1989 .

The revolver appeared new, but had been Magna Ported, cylinders numbered 1-5 and extractor chamfered.

it has less than 50 rounds through it since I purchased it.

Questions are:
1. What does "Spec. Ord. 4278" mean?
2. Any wild guesses as to a fair price?

Thanks!

 

[colt_saa]

I have a Model 60(no dash) 3" .38 Special
Serial # AEV5xxx
Product Code 102304
Spec. Ord. 4278

One piece Lear Siegler box, tools, papers, etc.

I bought this from Bob Swanson in Arizona ~ 1989 .

The revolver appeared new, but had been Magna Ported, cylinders numbered 1-5 and extractor chamfered.

it has less than 50 rounds through it since I purchased it.

Questions are:
1. What does "Spec. Ord. 4278" mean?
2. Any wild guesses as to a fair price?

Thanks!

1) it means the firearm was manufactured on October 4th of 1984
2) depending on condition $200 - $500

 

[murphydog]

It is likely one of the John Jovino 3" square butt special run from that year. The porting and other modifications would lower its collector value, but someone looking for a carry gun might be willing to pay $500+. Hard to put a specific value on it.