Please help me date an early Model 60

[CA357]

I apologize for even asking, but I'm going crazy trying to date an early Model 60 for a friend. I can't find the serial number anywhere in the Standard Catalog.

The serial number has a 1x prefix and then only three digits. Heres a couple of pics. It's pinned, but I'm not sure if it's recessed.

 

[vytoland]

"1X934" is NOT the serial number. that is an assembly number used in production.

the serial number on your S&W model 60 will be on the butt end. post the first 3 characters of the serial number and we can find out an approximate manufacture date.

 

[CA357]

Geez, now I feel like an idiot. I know that.

 

[CA357]

Sorry to bother you guys. CRS.

 

[CA357]

Okay, it's R252074. So it's a Model 60 no dash according to the catalog, the R prefix was assigned in 1969. The best I can determine is that it was produced between 1969 and before 1972.

 

[vytoland]

S&W model 60 s/n R252074 was made 1979 - 1980. thats a nice 38 special you have....enjoy!!

lets see some more pictures of your snub nose.....

 

[CA357]

It's not mine, I was researching it for a friend. I have no idea how I could have screwed this up so badly.

Thank you for all the help.

 

[Papaboo]

This is my model 60 .38 Spl serial # R143645 and I believe I purchased it new in 1975 and carried it as a backup gun until I retired in 1992. I'll never part with it, shoots real nice tight shot group, never had any problems!