S&W Model 60 Ashland

[scott024]

Can someone confirm whether this end label is original or not. It's currently on Gunbroker. A few red flags for me.

1. The font seems off compared to some of my other labels from 1984-1985.

2. I thought the Ashland's with product code 102305 had a 3" barrel and that's how it's listed in the Standard Catalogue.

3. I don't think they were using barcodes in 1985.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

The label appears to be correct for an Ashland Chiefs Special Target Model 60-1 in 1985. Its product code is 102305. The serial number prefixes were AIV, ALA, ALU predominantly and ANB.

The 3" Heavy Barrel square butt Model 60 for John Jovino Company in New York City in late 1984 is PC 102304, which used serial prefixes AEU, AEV and AEW.