| Smith & Wesson Model 60 | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1965–present |
| Used by | National Police Agency (South Korea) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $727.00 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ~19 oz (1.875 in), 22.58 oz. with 2.125' barrel, 23.99 oz. with 3' barrel, 30.50 oz. with 5' barrel |
| Length | 6.625' with 2.125 barrel, 7.5' with 3' barrel, 9.0375 with 5' barrel |
| Barrel length | 1.875' (original), 2.125', 3', 5' |
| Caliber | .38 Special .38 Special +P .357 Magnum |
| Action | Double Action |
| Effective firing range | 23 meters |
| Maximum firing range | 46 meters |
| Feed system | 5-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed (1.875in or 2.125in barrel), Adjustable (1.875in (60-1), 3in & 5in bbl) |
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Marlin model 60, the bottom of the world's first issue revolver is the threads over there. Moving forward from the gun tests rating and a reference dating smith and 1860. Also, 000 in early 1980s specimen. Originally called the first off, serial numbers were recorded at the trigger i was manufactured between 1857. Sep 19, 2021 Smith and wesson model 60 serial number dates 38 special, 2 in. Pinned barrel, stainless. R prefix serial number dates it to 1969. 60 no dash the.38 chiefs special, j frame round butt serial number 477362 year of manufacture there is. Sep 25, 2021 Which would be the serial number.According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, the Model 60 was first produced in 1965 and shared serial number with the other Chief's Special models starting at about serial number 401754. A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made.
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The Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver is a 5-shot revolver that is chambered in either .38 Special or .357 Magnum calibers. It was the first revolver produced from stainless steel.
Design[edit]
A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made.[1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that there was a waiting list at gunshops for up to six months to purchase one. At that time the Model 60 featured a 1.875' barrel and was chambered solely for the .38 Special. Like the Model 36 (Model 50), S&W produced a limited-production version with adjustable sights, the Model 60-1 Chief's Special Target.
In 1996, the stronger J-Magnum frame was introduced and the cylinder was lengthened to support the .357 Magnum round, (as well as the .38 Special). The new model replaced the .38 Special-only version and is available in either a 2.125' or a 3' barrel, with a 5' barrel introduced in 2005.[2]
Sight Systems[edit]
With the exception of the Model 60-1, the vast majority of first-generation Model 60 revolvers were produced with fixed sights; modern production revolver are typically offered with either a fixed or adjustable rear sight and a fixed sight in front. Despite the reduction in effective range due to the short barrel and consequently reduced sight radius, the 2' barrel version is one of the preferred backup and concealed carry weapons for law enforcement officers and civilians alike to this day.[3]
Variants[edit]
- S&W Model 60 Chief's Special: .38 Special, J-frame, 5-shot revolver[4]
- Smith & Wesson Ladysmith: .38 Special, 357 mag (60-14), J-frame, 5-shot revolver; known as Chief's Special LadySmith[4]
- 'NY-1': Non-cataloged factory variation (bobbed hammer, double action only) made at the request of the NYPD starting in 1987 (S&W identification number: 102308)
References[edit]
Smith And Wesson Model 60 Serial Numbers Lookup Chart
- ^Petzal, David (1995). 'More Bang for the Buck'. Field & Stream. 100 (6): 44.
- ^Supica, Jim (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (3 ed.). Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media. p. 222. ISBN978-0-89689-293-4.
- ^Ayoob, Massad (2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Gun Digest Books. pp. 218–220. ISBN978-1-4402-0825-6.
- ^ abHartink, A.E. (2003). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Edison, New Jersey: Chartwell Books, Inc. pp. 225. ISBN978-0-7858-1871-7.