Not sure what this Is ?

[ajgunner]

Nice...was it Nichol Finish?

(did you publish a Pic of it)?

While I am certainly no S&W expert, I am pretty sure that the model 60 was never made with a nickel finish. I believe they are Stainless Steel.

 

[7shooter]

Hi friends,

My dad left me a .38 snub nose special when he passed (many years ago) and it sat in the closet (never-used) although I have FIRED it a few times at the range.

ANYWAY, i'm not sure what model it is BECAUSE the serial number is hidden at the base of the handle (which is now covered by an extended after market grip (looks like a SW grip and professionally installed).

ANYONE know what model this is and approximately what its worth? (its Nichol Finish, in good condition WITH no marks, scraps or rust; although it could use a CLEAN up). The Gun shoots well and has quite a kick (with a loud bang i might add).

Thanks for your input....

If you are new to shooting handguns you may profit from Googleing " How to shoot a handgun accurately " by Mas Ayoob. It is free on the internet. His advice to grip the handgun in a crush grip and as high as possible will likely decrease the felt "kick ".

BTW nice family heirloom. I wouldn't sell it.

 

[Chukar60]

Nice gun, and a nice momento of your dad.
Don't know if you are intending on selling it, but if you are, consider a couple of thoughts.
It is a physical connection and reminder of your dad and whatever you two may have shared. It is not replaceable.
Once it is gone, you will never be able to get it back.
I have guns my father left me. I rarely shoot them because they are just not what I shoot anymore. Regardless, they come out of the safe several times a year so that I can wipe them down, handle them and remember the man and everything he gave to me.
My father in law has given all of his guns to me, his son and my daughters. None will leave the family as long as I and my daughters are alive. We have an agreement that if somebody no longer wants one of them, needs money or whatever, one of us will buy them.
Maybe it is an old fashioned notion, but the sanctity of family is not something that ever diminishes in value.
I will step off the soap box now.

 

[Balkins]

My dad wasn't into guns and never owned one. If he had left me one, I most certainly would have kept it. But that's just me.

As others have said, the Model 60 is a fine, dependable, all-steel carry gun, much more comfortable to fire than one of the lightweight versions. It can be fun to shoot with ear protection and standard-velocity ammunition.

From your observation that it has "quite a kick", I suspect you're not very familiar with handguns. Excuse me if I'm wrong. But I think if you practice with that nice Model 60 you'll come to appreciate it.

Of course it's your gun, and your call.

No...i'm into automatics now. 9m for the car and .380 for a belly gun. Once you get used to carrying small auto's,...a 'big revolver like this' becomes a collectable for the safe or one that is sold. AND YES, the snub nose has a big kick for a carry weapon and only 5 shots. It seems to be more of a collectable than anything.

I have no emotional attachment to the gun, as i have another gun that pop's left me as well. Another revolver.

~b

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

No...i'm into automatics now. 9m for the car and .380 for a belly gun. Once you get used to carrying small auto's,...a 'big revolver like this' becomes a collectable for the safe or one that is sold. AND YES, the snub nose has a big kick for a carry weapon and only 5 shots. It seems to be more of a collectable than anything.

I have no emotional attachment to the gun, as i have another gun that pop's left me as well. Another revolver.

~b

You cant unload a 380 or 9mm from inside a jacket pocket. I always keep a jframe for this reason.

Whats the other revolver?
Personally i wouldnt sell it. But everyone has his personal reasons.

 

[pasound]

Looks just like my 60 from the early 80's - stainless and shiny. Even had the same Pacmayrs. After a few years I had my local gunsmith shot peen it to reduce the glare. It looked great in grey. Loved it, shot every 38 special load I tried in it. Had to sell it, and sorry to this day.