What year was my S&W Model 60 made?

What year was my S&W Model 60 made?

The Model 60 (no dash) was made 1965-1972. The Model 60-1 was made 1972-1987. Pinned barrels were eliminated in 1982.

How old is a Smith and Wesson revolver?

About 165 years (1856)
Smith & Wesson/Age

What year did the Smith and Wesson Model 10 come out?

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Smith & Wesson Model 1899 Military & Police
Designed 1899
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Produced 1899–present
Variants .38 M&P, M&P Model 1902, Model of 1905, Victory Model, Model 10

Where is the serial number on a Smith and Wesson Model 60?

Revolvers – The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area.

Where is the serial number on a Marlin Model 60?

The serial number depending on the model of rifle, will be located either on the upper or lower stock tang, or side of the receiver.

Where is the serial number on Smith and Wesson revolvers?

Revolvers – The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area. Pistols – The serial number is located on the side of the frame.

When did Smith and Wesson start using serial numbers?

Smith & Wesson started putting serial numbers on their guns in 1857, Model No 1, First Issue, serial no 1.

How old is the Smith & Wesson Model 10?

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 has been in production since 1899 when it was introduced as the Smith & Wesson .

What year is a Smith and Wesson Model 10-5?

Welcome to the Forum. The model 10-5 was made between 1962 and ’77.

Is it bad to dry fire a revolver?

It is generally acceptable to dry fire more modern centerfire firearms without a cartridge or snap cap for limited volume training. However, dry firing a rimfire firearm, striker based firearms or guns with angled firing pins (such as revolvers with hammer-mounted firing pins or older shotguns) can damage the gun.

Where is the serial number on a 60 J?

The serial number is displayed on the bottom of the grip frame. If this is a Model 60 SS J Frame revolver, the serial number should begin with an “R”. These guns began production in 1969 with the “R” serial numbers.

Is the Model 60 a target or target 60-4?

Nothing is set in stone with S&W. The 60-4 (1990) is described as a limited production of a target model with a full underlug and a new yoke retention system. Does this match the description of your Model 60?

When did the Model 60 Dash 4 come out?

The 60-4 (1990) is described as a limited production of a target model with a full underlug and a new yoke retention system. Does this match the description of your Model 60? Dash 5 through Dash 8 models were also introduced in 1990, with several changes.