Model 36 M60 ??

[MasterGuns]

I've been looking at what I assume to be a friend's model 36. It is engraved "M60," and under that is marked "36." It is square butt, 2" pinned barrel, and blued.

I've been trying to figure out how it can be both a M60 and a 36. Can anyone help me out?

 

[BUFF]

It can't be both. If it is stainless steel construction, it is a Model 60. If it is blued finish, it is a Model 36. Sometimes model markings are stamped incorrectly at the factory but that doesn't alter what the gun is.

 

[scha]

A Model 60 is made of stainless steel. If this gun is blued, then it is a Model 36.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[hotrod150]

Under the yoke,my three old Chiefs say MOD. 36 or MOD.36-1. One of them has the 36 under the MOD. None are abbreviated to M36. My modern j-frame has the serial number over 442-2, no MOD or M at all.
Could the stamped M60 be some sort of military or police agency designation?

 

[A10]

Could the stamped M60 be some sort of military or police agency designation?

M60....is it belt fed?

 

[alaskavett]

Now your on to something... A "pocket size" belt fed Model 60!! Where do I get one of those? Note: I have "normal" size pockets Kyle

 

[MasterGuns]

Under the yoke,my three old Chiefs say MOD. 36 or MOD.36-1. One of them has the 36 under the MOD. None are abbreviated to M36. My modern j-frame has the serial number over 442-2, no MOD or M at all.
Could the stamped M60 be some sort of military or police agency designation?

Thanks all. This is the one. With that information I looked really close and its not M60--it's MOD over 36. Sure looked like M60 though

 

[Lobster Picnic]

Phew! Now we can all sleep soundly tonight, knowing there isn't some previously undiscovered Model 60-36 we would now be compelled to collect!

 

[riverrat38]

Phew! Now we can all sleep soundly tonight, knowing there isn't some previously undiscovered Model 60-36 we would now be compelled to collect!

I think the M60 is up to about half of that dash number.

Rick

 

[RUT]

>>M60....is it belt fed?<<

Ah, brings back memories.....

 

[Fredo Batali]

Memories indeed... love/hate relationship for sure.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[Bert Man]

M60 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun Mfg. by General Dynamics

Crew-served Gas Operated Air Cooled Squad Automatic Weapon
Primary Use: Infantry Support Offensive/Defensive
Function: Fully Automatic Belt-Fed(100 Round Disinigrating Link)
Max Rate Fire: 550 RPM Sustained: 100 RPM
Max. Range: 4074 Yds. Point Target: 656 Yds.
O.A.L.: 43.5 Inches Weight: 23 Lbs.

An outstanding weapon but probably not the best suited for pocket carry.