Model 60 Help

[pooletx]

Just came home with what I believe to be a deal, a Model 60 in good condition, pinned barrel, wrong stocks on it but no big deal, for $200.00. Question I have is, when was this manufactured? SN of R7xxx.
Any help is appreciated!
Thank you.
John

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

A deal you think? I can confirm that it is a deal. I want you to pick a lottery ticket for me. LOL

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[Truckman]

If you're not happy with your Model 60 for any reason I think any of us here will cheerfully refund your money...But the line forms behind me......Ben

 

[THE PILGRIM]

You done good!
Real Good!
When the 60 came out, they were on the cover and inside every Gun Magazine.
And extremely difficult to find.
I bought the first one that I ever saw.
Here's mine without the Holster that I already gave away.
And mine has never been shot that much.
It maybe has exceeded 100 Rounds, or maybe a few more.
Serial Number 515502.

 

[pooletx]

Hahaha. I capitalized on a friend whose new wife doesn't like guns. I know, why marry her then. But if it gets me a good deal, then I'm glad she hates guns! Lol

 

[Inusuit]

Model 60 serial numbers with an R prefix were first issued in 1969 with a serial range of R1 to R30000. The barrel pin was deleted in 1982. Introduced in 1965, the Model 60 was the first all stainless revolver made by Smith and Wesson.

Depending on condition, your revolver is a $500-600 value in my area.

 

[murphydog]

No one said welcome, so here that is.

These were very popular sellers in that era of production, so it is probably from late 1969 to early 1970. However, an official birthday (sales or ship date) would require a letter of authenticity from the SWHF.

 

[mrchuck]

I have bought and sold many Model 60's since they were introduced.
My current one is the 357 mag model.
I am keeping this one!!!

 

[pooletx]

Thank you all for the information, feeling pretty good about the deal!

 

[RGNewell]

You done good!

Real Good!

When the 60 came out, they were on the cover and inside every Gun Magazine.

And extremely difficult to find.

I bought the first one that I ever saw.

Here's mine without the Holster that I already gave away.

And mine has never been shot that much.

It maybe has exceeded 100 Rounds, or maybe a few more.

Serial Number 515502.

In the mid 70s to get one from a distributor, I had to buy 10 sets of S&W handcuffs. If I wanted a model 29, had to buy 20 pellet rifles and 20 pellet pistols.
Needless to say I passed.

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[pooletx]

pics of the 60 from this past week

Cleaned her up a bit and here she is...not sure if it's a fit for my collection still, but all in all a nice gun.

 

[Truckman]

not sure if it's a fit for my collection still, but all in all a nice gun.

If not, it's good trading material for something you do want......Ben

 

[rincar]

Wife's are easy to get. Good guns are not. In my three times being married I have spoke with them about guns. none have had any objections to my guns.

 

[Sistema1927]

That looks quite a bit better than the one that I gave Cabela's $349 for last year, and I thought that I had done well. Not a great deal, but OK. At $200, I would buy ones like your all day, every day.

Is it actually a square butt, or is a round butt hiding under those stocks?

 

[RGNewell]

That looks quite a bit better than the one that I gave Cabela's $349 for last year, and I thought that I had done well. Not a great deal, but OK. At $200, I would buy ones like your all day, every day.

Is it actually a square butt, or is a round butt hiding under those stocks?

If it is a square butt, I'll give $800.
I need one for my Chief Special collection

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[pooletx]

it's a round butt under the square target grips. SN #R7xxx.

 

[pooletx]

it's a round butt, SN #R7xxx. i like the sound of $800.00, lol, too bad it's not what you're looking for!

 

[Tam 3]

Bought R1770xx for $200 1978.
Fired 5 rounds of factory 38-44s through it and still have it.
You did fine.

Regards,

Tam 3