Date of manufacture model 60 stainless

sirdutch · August 18, 2022, 06:55 PM

I was wondering what the date or year of manufacture of my S&W stainless model 60 is.
It has a pinned barrel. It does NOT have a recessed cylinder.
The serial # starts with an "R". I believe they started that in '69. So many seem to omit the last 2 or three digits so I'll do the same. Perhaps someone would tell me why that's a good idea.

The serial number is R2232XX.

Thanks in advance

MC 1911 · August 18, 2022, 08:29 PM

79 - 80

sirdutch · August 18, 2022, 08:39 PM

Thanks

**Mike Irwin** · August 19, 2022, 06:59 AM

One that old would not have a recessed cylinder.

Cylinders on the .38s were not recessed.

I'm pretty sure, but not 100% sure, that the cylinders on the .357 Magnum Model 60s were also not recessed.

MC 1911 · August 19, 2022, 08:18 AM

No recess just pinned until about 82 on the Model 60.

sirdutch · August 19, 2022, 09:00 AM

Thank you! I've had this revolver for 10 years. It came with original box. It's over 40 years old. Although I game with the original grips, it has a nice pair of grips. I purchased at the local gun show shortly after I purchased it at a local FFL. Not sure how to post a picture but I'll figure it out

August 18, 2022, 06:55 PM	#1
sirdutch Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, Kalifornia Posts: 6	Date of manufacture model 60 stainless I was wondering what the date or year of manufacture of my S&W stainless model 60 is. It has a pinned barrel. It does NOT have a recessed cylinder. The serial # starts with an "R". I believe they started that in '69. So many seem to omit the last 2 or three digits so I'll do the same. Perhaps someone would tell me why that's a good idea. The serial number is R2232XX. Thanks in advance Last edited by sirdutch; August 18, 2022 at 07:01 PM.

August 19, 2022, 06:59 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,379	One that old would not have a recessed cylinder. Cylinders on the .38s were not recessed. I'm pretty sure, but not 100% sure, that the cylinders on the .357 Magnum Model 60s were also not recessed. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

August 19, 2022, 09:00 AM	#6
sirdutch Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, Kalifornia Posts: 6	Thank you! I've had this revolver for 10 years. It came with original box. It's over 40 years old. Although I game with the original grips, it has a nice pair of grips. I purchased at the local gun show shortly after I purchased it at a local FFL. Not sure how to post a picture but I'll figure it out Last edited by sirdutch; August 19, 2022 at 09:52 AM.

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August 18, 2022, 08:29 PM	#2
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	79 - 80

August 18, 2022, 08:39 PM	#3
sirdutch Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, Kalifornia Posts: 6	Thanks

August 19, 2022, 08:18 AM	#5
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	No recess just pinned until about 82 on the Model 60.