S&W 60-1

[badkarma6]

Are these things really as rare some claim? Found one in a pawn shop yesterday, looks unfired. Admittedly, this is the first one I have ever seen, but the way some people act, it's the holy grail of J frames.

 

[RGVshooter]

Are these things really as rare some claim? Found one in a pawn shop yesterday, looks unfired. Admittedly, this is the first one I have ever seen, but the way some people act, it's the holy grail of J frames.

But did you buy it?


I guess the reason why it's highly sought after is because the early ones were chambered in 38spl & had the shorter 2" barrel and fixed sights. The 60-1 was made in '72 I think but in limited numbers. Around the mid 90's is when S&W changed the frame to the magnum J frame. They still produce the model 60 today but only in 357 magnum.

 

[Lonestar57]

Or is this the 60-1 Ashland model with the adjustable rear sight? These were also limited run in 1986 with approximately 660 units for the Ashland Shooting Supplies Co. in Ashland, Ohio.

 

[GerSan69]

According to SCSW, the 60-1 was made in 1972 as a square-butt with 3" heavy barrel. Only 171 made in serial number range of R56962-R57239. So yep, I think I would run right back there and buy it.

 

[badkarma6]

Yes, it was the adjustable sight model, and of course I bought it, I'm not stupid, LOL!

 

[murphydog]

I suspect from the numbers regularly sold or for sale online they are more common than reported. Having said that, good job on finding one!

 

[Lonestar57]

Yes, it was the adjustable sight model, and of course I bought it, I'm not stupid, LOL!

Agreed, maybe not considered a Holy Grail as would the '72 issue but never the less a fairly scarce model to run across out in the wild these days. They are neat little 60's in my opinion. Please post some pics when you get a chance. I've got an original Shotgun News ad somewhere around here when they were offered by Ashland back in the day. Anyway great find.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Yes, it was the adjustable sight model, and of course I bought it, I'm not stupid, LOL!

Congratulations! I would have too!

 

[GerSan69]

Not sure which variation you have. Can you post the beginning of the serial number?

 

[RGVshooter]

and of course I bought it, I'm not stupid, LOL!

Pictures or we won't believe you

 

[1911-10MM]

Congratulations on a good score, I picked one up a few years back.
Very nice piece, I put the presentation grips on, Came with the original grips.

 

[1911-10MM]

According to SCSW, the 60-1 was made in 1972 as a square-butt with 3" heavy barrel. Only 171 made in serial number range of R56962-R57239.

This is a 60 no dash with the 3 inch barrel and square butt I picked up last year. Put presentation grips on this one as well.