Picked up a mint 60-1 a while back and today learned it was shipped in 1985 . It's a 102305 production code as the box states . It doesn't look like it's been fired since new and certainly never sat with cartridges in it . Super clean . I will be taking it to the range next time I go. Was wondering if anyone else has one?
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Here's a pair on the upper left....
Nice , my other 60 is a plain 1967 one. Is that a 34 third down? I have a 1960 and the 34-1 , the later not fired. The old round butt 34 is a blast to shoot . That 36 target is a rare one! What are those two j frames top right?Here's a pair on the upper left....
Bought mine in '85. I've posted about them in the past. This model was a special order thru Ashland Shooting Supply.
Yours looks great! Mine has some character for years of on/off duty carry.
Yours looks great! Mine has some character for years of on/off duty carry.
They hold up well, yours looks about like new
It's close to new. I traded for it came out ok I think. Traded a snub 686-1 that was in decent shape good shooter with altamont 357 grips and got 300 to boot. Already had a few 686 snubs that were nicer.
I have a N serial number 29-3 that was an Ashland special order! 8/38 barrel . Real nice shooter . You're right about the K frame revolvers being much better at sending lead down range . I'm partial to snub nose and my 19's , the 64 I have are easier on your hands after a box or two. But my 60 is a good little carry if I ever need to go bang
I have a soft spot for the 2" J adjustable sight guns, and so far am making do with a model 34. I would love to come across a centerfire version, but my preferred blue finish models are really hard to find, I might despite my dislike for stainless, settle for a 60-1 ( though they also are not exactly easy to find, but probably a lot easier than the 36/50
Maybe look around for a 15 or a 19 . 15 being the more reasonable one.
S&W 10
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Mine is usually with me when working near the edges of the property or out afield.
We going to draw out all 660 of them!
Model19man
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I think you did fine. I would have not expected money to boot with that trade! Here's my Chief Special shipped in 1955.
I have a couple of them, a 3-in and a 4-in, but mine came with combat finger groove grips on them. I guess the snubby didn't have those but not sure. Pretty good little gun
I watch pre model 36 and early j frames. This is the first four screw target sight model I have seen. And only 1 four screw square butt I have seen for sale recently
I've got the 60 and a 50
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Looks like one of the ones that was returned to S&W and modified back to sa/da.
I dug out my old photos including the Advertisement from the July 10, 1986 issue of Shotgun News. As I said, to was a special run of 5000 guns in this configuration made for the distributor Ashland Shooting Supplies. 102305 product code, special order number 5149. The standard catalog states this model mas manufactured in 1985. Mine wears the finger groove combat stocks I put on it when new. While mine has been carried extensively and shows wear (sent back to S&W years ago for a rebuild) I have saved the original box, packaging, unopened tools and documents. It was my first limited run gun so that seemed like a good idea. It's by far my favorite J frame. Enjoy yours. 
Already have some K frames. It is the adjustable sight J's that really tickle me
teteDeBrique
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Thanks to have make me discover that 1.785 inch good old M60 exist with adjustable sights. It's very nice looking with it.
thefresh2o
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That front sight though....
Norton 750
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I would buy one of these in a heartbeat. The sights are not as clear as they used to be with age 60 in the rear view mirror. The larger adjustable sights are easier for me to see, therefore hit with.
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