Just a Thank you

[gnystrom]

A few weeks ago on a whim I bought a 3" Mod 60 flat latch and to me, I considered a 60 year old gun to be an "antique" so I ventured up in the forum to the top couple of sections. I want to say how much I have learned and how impressed I am with the wisdom, knowledge, and helpfulness people here are blessed with.
Being trapped in the house for a couple of weeks is so much easier with the ability to learn something new even if I never plan to participate in collecting.
Thank you all for what you do.

 

[Pizza Bob]

Being trapped in the house for a couple of weeks is so much easier with the ability to learn something new even if I never plan to participate in collecting.

I'm not sure that anybody actually "plans" to participate, it just kind of sneaks up on you. The realization came to me when I started buying guns that I had no intention of ever shooting, but just wanted them anyway.

Give it some time, your perspective may change. And thanks for expressing the nice sentiments.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[SFIDEC]

gnystrom,
I totally agree with you on how folks on this S&W Forum are willing to take time and share their vast knowledge. Each of the four categories in the "Revolver" section of this forum have members just oozing with helpful/valuable information. I regularly visit each of the 4 revolver categories and thoroughly enjoy reading the threads about the S&W's I already own or looking to purchase.
Word of caution...I now have at least 1 revolver (mildly stated) from each category in the revolver section. Once you've tried 1...surely you gotta try the rest???
Hope you aren't trapped much longer.
God Bless,
Ray

 

[JohnnieBoy]

Can we see a picture?

 

[Mrnurse]

This Forum and the CMP Forum have some of the Best Folks for answering Questions and Encouraging each other. On the CMP Forum a Member had Lost his Wife of 42 Years and Just posted how hurt he was and soul searching. In a few hours there were 100"s of Follow up comment of Encouragement, Phone Numbers of members to call and talk, A Family taking care of Family.

 

[rbmac52]

Can't say I have ever seen a Model 60 of any vintage with a flat latch.

 

[JohnnieBoy]

Can't say I have ever seen a Model 60 of any vintage with a flat latch.

I sure was curious also...

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Great thoughts in the OP.

As regards the revolver the op mentions, three things struck me: 60-years old (1960) -- Model 60 came out in '65; 3" -- I'm not sure when the first 3" Model 60 came out; and as others mentioned -- the flat latch.

Looking forward to learning more.

 

[gnystrom]

The mods moved my post because I had it in the wrong section.
Maybe this will help. This is 1961 mfg. and to my kids and grandkids, anything older than 40 years is "vintage".

 

[CJSmith]

That is a fine revolver but a model 36, not a stainless model 60.

 

[banger]

There's the problem.

It's NOT a Model 60.

It's a model 36.

What does the box say.

If it says model 60 compare the serial number... it shouldn't match

 

[JohnnieBoy]

That makes sense. Nice gun!

 

[CJSmith]

By the way, I have a 3" Model 36 and I really like the balance for a small gun. I think you will glad you gave in to your whim.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Now you're talking, gnystrom!

That's a beauty!

Would you mind sharing the s/n for those of us track such details?

 

[daddio202]

The box, having a solid border looks correct for a 1961 model 36 but a model 60 which the gun is definitely not, would have a box with broken line border around top. Interesting to hear why the op thought it is a mod 60?? Is it written on end label?

 

[bearman49709]

That's a nice looking revolver. To add to what the others are saying with S&W any revolver starting with a 6 as in 60 is stainless steel.

 

[oink]

The mods moved my post because I had it in the wrong section.
Maybe this will help. This is 1961 mfg. and to my kids and grandkids, anything older than 40 years is "vintage".

When I quote I generally omit the pictures so as to avoid duplication. However, that's such a nice looking old 3" 36 as it deserves reposting the pics. VERY NICE!