mod57
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The a prefix BFY98XX, Non LadySmith.
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Inherited model 60-7. Looking for DOB please
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Birdhunter6
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Though I don't see BFI listed, close BF prefixes show as 1990.
Others may have more specific information.
Others may have more specific information.
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mod57
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Oops my mistake, the prefix is BFY
Jerry in SC
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Do you have the box with the end label? I don’t see a BFY in the 5th Edition. My 60-7 was 1993 according to the Spec Ord code. Mine has wood service stocks with the flash chromed hammer and trigger. I bought it new in ‘93 or ‘94.
I had another 60-7 that had Spegel Uncle Mike’s boot grips with the case hardened hammer and trigger. I bought it new around 1994 IIRC. Kind of odd but that’s S&W…
I had another 60-7 that had Spegel Uncle Mike’s boot grips with the case hardened hammer and trigger. I bought it new around 1994 IIRC. Kind of odd but that’s S&W…
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mod57
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No unfortunately I do not have the box or the original stocks. I will need to find a set of correct stocks.
FWIW I have J-frames with BFU and BFV prefixes that shipped in November and December of 1990, respectively.
Nice revolver, BTW. I’m a big fan of the -7 variant of the Model 60.
Nice revolver, BTW. I’m a big fan of the -7 variant of the Model 60.
Jerry in SC
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IMO, the -7 is the best of the 1 7/8” fixed sight Model 60’s. A non magnum frame, improved yoke retention, 1/8” front sight, new heat treatment, mine has the new extractor without the locating pins.
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mod57
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I just kind of lucked into this. I didn’t know SIL was into guns and her family didn’t know what to do with it. They just wanted it gone.
Good deal for me. I have been on the lookout for a 60 for some years but they were always kinda pricey
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mod57
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Ok so I fit got back home and have access to my books. My 2nd and 3rd edition of the S&W Catalog show the BFY prefix as Jan 1991. List as “Jan 1991 BFW 3337 - BFY 8122. Strangely my 4th Edition doesn’t have this information. I have not gotten the 5th edition yet. I pulled the Hogues off and put on a set of old school Pachmayr Compacs temporarily until I decide what wood to put on it. They are some rust stains from the Hogues on the side plate. What do you guys suggest to remove them?
raygixxer89
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Me too. I have two of them. One has the oem round butt stocks, the other Uncle Mike's boot grips. I'd love to find another set.
I recently lucked into a 60-7 for an excellent price. BNA prefix. Still has ejector pins.
For the rubber grip damage I have used Flitz with good results.
For the rubber grip damage I have used Flitz with good results.
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mod57
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Thanks Baxter, I’ll try that. Did the early ‘90s guns still use the wood stocks?
