One of the ''less expensive'' model 60s'.

[Allen-frame]

Early in the day at the fairgrounds show I walked up to the first table,
the first case, and looked at the FIRST gun of the day.
It was a 3'' 60-4, with pachmayrs on it. No $ on the tag.
I ask Mr. salesman 'may I see it' and as he hands it to me he states
'' We have other new ones of those that are more expensive new''
I don't know why he felt he had to qualify his showing me the gun.

ANYway, I look it over and ask how much it is? He looks at the tag and
says ''$299.''' ,
I resisted the urge to tell him it was worth more, and promptly
bought it. The funny thing was, I had $329. in my pocket and it came
to $326.00 .

I found the J diamond Magnas for $25. and put them on when I got home.

Here is the 3" model 60-4 1990 "Limited production of target model
with full underlug and new yoke retention system"

A stark contrast to the 1948 K-38 Masterpiece that came home with
this little model 60. But nonetheless both superb shooters.

Regards
Allen Frame

 

[Dragon88]

Beautiful gun and a great find! Thanks for posting.

 

[SpectrePilot]

That is a great little gun. Was that the Orlando Fairgrounds show a few weeks back? Where are you specifically?

 

[bronco45]

I have a 60-4 purchased new in the early 90s. Had a Uncle Mikes combat grip from factory. Shoots very nicely and a great packin, trail gun. It doubles as a CCW in a Don Hume #715 and FBI load.

A 38 Kit gun. They are a great gun. Love the diamond Magnas on yours. ENJOY

 

[sqhead]

tax at a flea market ?

 

[Tex_1968]

A really nice find, congrats.

 

[Allen-frame]

Gents,, Miami fairgrounds gun show. Dealer. Yes, tax.

Regards
Allen

 

[sqhead]

sorry,missed the gun show part at the flea market part,my bad,beauty of a gun,love the 3 in.,full lug look,real sweet!!

 

[M29since14]

Great model. Looks like that one has seen very little use. Congratulations on your purchase. If you see another one at that price, just let me know.

 

[papajohn428]

Dang. I NEVER see deals like that, and that version of the M-60 is one of my Grail Guns. You have done well, Pilgrim! :0

 

[bogman]

Very nice find. A great trail gun !!!!

 

[Florida Guy]

Congrats.
I've been looking for one myself, and that is a great price.

 

[diamonback68]

Allen, you need to sell that to me. I need one.

 

[Texas Star]

I think the M-60-4 is one of the best small defense and trail revolvers ever made. I rue the day when it got turned into a .357 and acquired the MIM parts and lock.

For those who may wonder, I asked the factory if it's Rated for Plus P, and it is, and any later M-60's.

Nice find and photos! I hope you have this with you when you encounter one of those Burmese pythons that I gather are breeding naturally now in Florida. It's about the least gun that I'd want to use on one.

 

[mg357]

beautiful s&w model 60

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I have one of the 60-4's. Fantastic little revolver. the book says that they only made 2000 of them. Very good price.

 

[Stu1205]

Nice find. How did I miss that one as I walked the show before it opened? Congratulations on a great deal.

Stu

 

[Bat Guano]

Also one of the very nicest Model 60s. It doesn't get any better...Bought one for myself on my birthday in 1994; nicest present I ever got.

When the .357 version came out I sold it to a friend to finance the .357. The DA on the new one was lousy in comparison and two trips to S&W didn't cure it. I was fortunate enough to trade back for the old 60-4 and gave the .357 in exchange. I still have the 60-4 and won't do THAT again.

The friend blew up the .357 M60 about a year later.

 

[71vette]

Awesome find! I'd love one of those.

 

[Allen-frame]

Stu , I can't tell you how glad I am that it was not one of your new acquisitions you were telling me about.
The only way you missed it, is ,you weren't looking.

Good luck
Allen frame