S&W Model 60 year of manufacture

[kdymaniac]

Could anyone advise me the approximate year of manufacture of a Smith and Wesson model 60 5 shot revolver chambered in .38 spl with serial number R267xxx?

 

[Ala Dan]

According to the 3rd edition of Catalog Of Smith & Wesson by Supica
and Nahas; it looks like your weapon was manufactuered between
1979-1980, as the serail number range for those years ran from
220001-280000~!

 

[kdymaniac]

Thanks!

Thanks kindly Ala Dan for your prompt and thorough response!

 

[kdymaniac]

Can anyone advise on the practicality or wisdom of using a +P round in a S&W J-frame revolver manufactured in 1979-80?

 

[Brian Williams]

Go ahead, all model marked S&Ws are +p rated unless specifically marked.