G growr Member Joined Nov 26, 2006 Messages 5,344 Reaction score 6,653 City & State/Province Montana Dec 20, 2013 #1 Just bought another J frame...M60....has an R prefix in the serial number. my others have a J prefix....SN is R16057xx What year did the R series prefix start?
Just bought another J frame...M60....has an R prefix in the serial number. my others have a J prefix....SN is R16057xx What year did the R series prefix start?
murphydog Moderator Staff member Gold Supporter Joined Jun 28, 2007 Messages 28,263 Reaction score 21,792 City & State/Province Midwest Dec 20, 2013 #2 1969, after the 1968 law mandating a unique serial number for new guns.
OP G growr Member Joined Nov 26, 2006 Messages 5,344 Reaction score 6,653 City & State/Province Montana Dec 20, 2013 #3 Thanks murphydog!!
murphydog Moderator Staff member Gold Supporter Joined Jun 28, 2007 Messages 28,263 Reaction score 21,792 City & State/Province Midwest Dec 20, 2013 #4 You're welcome! Your model 60 probably shipped in 1976.
