Looking at my 2 model 60 no dashes, I see one has a pinned barrel and the other does not. They are both "no dash" and yet they are different. I am thinking of keeping one and selling the other but don't know which one to keep. The unpinned has box, paperwork, and origional grips. Both are in excellent shape. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Pinned or Unpinned?
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fdnyretired
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All things being equal... I would keep the pinned one.
The unpinned 60 with box and paperwork would probably bring a higher price. What is the birthday of the pinned 60. The unpinned would have to be between 1982 and 1986. If the extra stuff has no appeal to you..........I agree with fdnyretired....keep the pinned one.
The pin deletion in 1982 did not generate a dash number change. Dash 1 was for the 3" SB model in 1972. I too would keep the pinned model.
Ashlander
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Yeah, keep the pinned -- they are just nice to have. And like Opaul said you can get a better price out of the unpinned with the box, papers and original grips.
As has been mentioned, the non-pinned Mod 60 is a "transitional" gun that was manufactured during the period of the elimination of that feature as well as the recessed cylinder on other models. Those changes tended to occur in 1980-1982.
S&W chose to use up extra parts and the non-pinned barrels or non-recessed cylinders appeared on many models across the board.
Below is a picture of a non-pinned no-dash Mod. 60. Everything, including the Bangor Punta original box, is identical except for the barrel pin.
You may want to keep in mind there is an emergence of collectors interested in the "transitional" guns....
S&W chose to use up extra parts and the non-pinned barrels or non-recessed cylinders appeared on many models across the board.
Below is a picture of a non-pinned no-dash Mod. 60. Everything, including the Bangor Punta original box, is identical except for the barrel pin.
You may want to keep in mind there is an emergence of collectors interested in the "transitional" guns....
If I had the decision to make the pinned version would win the job as the keeper every time. I also have been up here for quite a while now and I have seen little interest in transitional revolvers where a main feature isn't there but is on others during the transition period. Transition revolvers usually sell for less and at the value of the later models.
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All things being equal, the pinned gun is more nostalgic and gives you a drop of "the classic smith look". The bottom line for me would be directly related to which one of the M60's shoots the best, is the most accurate and which one has the best fit & finish. If all about the same...... pinned.
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