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- Shooting and discussing an old Model 60 from 1970 that has never been fired, actually new-in-the-box.
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What you paid for it is of no interest to me unfired I would pay upward high end $ 3.000 dollars I am a collector
@hickok45 hey since u are an experience shooter wanted to ask i am right handed but my right eye sees worse should I keep shooting like a right handed or not
I recently purchased my first handgun. A Single action Uberti Cattleman II 357. I went to the store to purchase some rounds and there were 2 options they had, both the same price, but one was the normal brass casing and the other had a matte grey metallic casing, it wasn't nickel. I had never seen this casing before and the person working the store wasn't very helpful, but I was unsure what the difference was and if for some reason this might damage my firearm.
hickok45 I have a Taurus 605 357 magnum and it’s my first handgun and I love it and also it got me into reloading and sorts
The guns used by hickok45 have been very carefully maintained and they look very happy.
This is so cool, 50 years waiting in a box and the dude that pulls you out is Hickok
That's like Jesus being the one who delivers you from the birth canal
So...are bad ARE things really are ?............Steve
What an honor!
I know, right? That is a lucky revolver!
The legend
great little pistol, I was a big city police officer for 25 years, and carried this gun as a back up during the 70's and 80's . . still have it, it's a classic
So you were a cop when cities were being taken over by criminals and honest folks were driven out. Nice.
only problem i ever had was while puting mine back in its holster i tripped n i dropped it , hammer broke lol
Dave Mack, hope you keep the 60 that you have. I messed up letting mine get away. Now I wish I had it back. My wife dropped it accidently on concrete one day and cracked the hammer. Had already had a great gun smith do a trigger job on it so just had him bob the hammer. OH how I wish I still had that old gun. Thanks for your service to us on the PD. I really appreciate, respect, and look up to you old officers. Lots of stuff you old guys can teach the younger ones. I was an ICU RN and Paramedic. Same in any profession I suppose. All best to you and yours. Andy H.
How do you know he wasn't a dirty cop? You shouldn't blindly thank every officer for their service.
The Mad Man yep. Was probably involved in drugs, gambling, extortion etc. just like most big city cops back then. 😂
> be me
> newly made
> get shoved into a box and sent to a gun store
> I can’t wait for a new owner to buy me!
> ...
> ...
> it’s been a year? Why haven’t I been bought yet?
> ....
_49 years later_
>I have completely given up hope
>bright blinding light floods my box
> who bought me?!
>it’s Hickok 45
HICKOK
FOURTY
FIVE
My old man has carried his model 60 for many years. It was the first firearm I ever shot. These hold a special spot in my heart and I smiled from the start to the end of this video. Thank you Hickok!!! This made my month! ❤️
My wife carries one just like this. It was her grandfather's, and now it keeps her safe.
Josh Darden my wife has her mother’s old colt model Det. Spcl. In .38 special. I haven’t been able to talk her into carrying anything else yet.
My grandpa had one my dad will give it to me one day.
that's beautiful 😢
It’s always better to have a gun and not need one, then to need one and not have one
Peter Norton Nothing wrong with revolvers, especially those small 38’s. They are easy to carry and conceal and also can be shot from inside clothing or your wifes purse and also can make on contact shots (barrel touching bad guy during a scuffle). Great for new gun people, great for saving money, easy to use and understand and its even a great back up gun for the more experienced gun owners. Good stuff overall
It was built to be fired! Amazing that it “survived” this long. Who better to break it in than Hickok45!
HAVOC Hickok 38 maybe?
@@brendanmarriott661 LOL
My Police Positive deserved that description.
You took that guns virginity,
You wascle !
"survived"? 50 yrs ain't exactly old for a firearm.
"I could talk for an hour about this thing."
Yes. Please do.
Right. That is a good subject for a podcast.
Exactly !
This was my first gun. From the late 70s maybe early 80s. A gift from my grandmother before she died. Absolutely love everything about it
The Bob Ross of firearms. Soothing and informative.
Hickok puts a whole other meaning to the phrase "Let's give him a little friend."
Happy little gong 😂
As a detective with the Sheriff Office this was my main carry gun during the 1980's. It was a good gun that I wore on a ankle hostel. Boy have times changed!
Arthur Thompson yes my dad was a police officer. That’s what he carried
but it was the 4”One, then the .357 - .45-then a Glock 17
It was my backup,, when I worked my county sheriff's office, passed on to me from my dad, an acting chief for the same department.
@@jimmysapien9961 I have never heard of a 4" J Frame in .38 Special. I thought the 4" barrels were only on the .22/32 Kit guns, which held 6 rounds of .22 RF LR. I believe the .38 Special caliber came only in 2" and 3" barrels.
Bob Helton S&W Model 10-2 4” barrel. Is what I have . Correction.
jeff lockaby sorry he carried a model 10-2
4” barrel . And I see you had a wonderful Career. My dad did too . He was involved at the capture of Lee Harvey Oswald . . He has passed on . 🙏 a Great person - Father - Husband and Dedicated to his City . We had many good times together.
Bought my model 60 in 1982 for $264.00. It's been with me everyday since. Still my everyday carry.
Got mine in 1979, the year I started my LE career. They were tough to get then. Retired in 2017. I still have and carry mine. A classic!
As a "revolver guy" I just gotta say. You lucky son of a... That is beautiful gun. Thanks for sharing it with us!
They're not all that expensive, get yourself one. Or a Model 36, same thing in carbon steel, the nickel plated ones are very nice.
@@3ducs I wish I could purchase real guns and use them for target practice, just for personal fun. But my country has one of the most strict law regarding firearms, so not a chance :(
@@VeryOrc So sad, so sorry.
- Hlavacan move
@@VeryOrc that's tough
Indiana Jones: "It belongs in a museum!" Hickok45: "I don't do that."
I got a model 67 from grandpa. He shot it a few times and left it in the box for like 4 decades because he didn't like it. God I love shooting it. It such a classic feel. It is solid, heavy and the wood grip is so old school I love it. I have a 9mm but the revolver is special to me.
My Dad has been carrying one these for 40 years (yes that IS possible in the UK) and still has the box with the same manual and cleaning rod. Thank you for showing this, brought back memories of when he got it!
I believe you but how is it possible I thought weapons were illegal?
A Smith & Wesson revolver in any model is hard to beat.
@Subversive Control
Ak 47
.357 magnum is one of the best all around calibers, very very good man stopper and versatile. You could take down medium to large game with good Ammo and a well placed shot, lots of deer, hogs and bears were taken with this round and a few moose and elk.
Damn right Smith and Wesson builds the best revolvers is the world!
@Subversive Control Rugers dont beat Smiths any time! For example their superiour when it comes to shoot fast.
Korth: Am I joking to you?
I think Hickok45 is pretty much the gold standard of gun reviews, I can't tell you how many times I have been in to buy a gun and someone says, I saw hickok45 do a review of this gun, then they turn and ask if i've heard of you, I just smile and nod. Thank you sir
My father passed in 2009. I inherited this exact gun. Added it to my permit. But never got into shooting until this past January. Had someone from my range look at it last week, said to just give it a light cleaning and oil in the right spots. Did it and shot it last night. Absolutely loved it. Such a different experience than my semiauto. Now searching all over for info about it and stumbled this video and really appreciate this. I’ll never sell this gun.
"Ah we're gonna let you smoke pot, buddy!"
-Hickock45
Model 60's on auction sites just doubled in price.
No joke
How much are they now?
Ryan G I just won one on gunb**ker tonight in excellent shape for 560.
I love how that barrel is just smoking there...
Probably pot...
He didn't clean the barrel
Lol
I have wanted a model 60 for over 50 years and never got around to buying one. Just found a mint condition no Dash. I carry it everday now, when Im in a low threat area that is. Perfect size, plenty of firepower and you dont even know you are carrying it. What a find you got there Hickok.........and what an icon that gun is
After several years in patrol, I found myself newly wed (again, LOL) and without a good BUG/OD weapon. My father-in-law had a nice collection and bestowed upon me th;e loan of a S&W Model 60 (no dash) just like that one (though with a few rounds through it). I was amazed how accurate it was. I could qualify with it on the full duty course with scores darn close to 100%. It helped that our carry ammo was 158 grain +P so it and our 158 gr. std pressure ammo were pretty much dead on with the fixed sights. Fanny packs were all in vogue back then with gun people and just suburbanites alike. I toted that little revolver and two speed loaders along with my badge in a small generic fanny pack. It also carried really well in cargo short using an old nylon cuff case as a pocket holster. On duty it was usually in an ankle rig (I REALLY wish I'd used pocket carry more back in the day ... probably would have less foot and ankle problems today, but whachagonna do?). I carried that little revolver for ... well ... as many years as the marriage lasted. They are great little guns. With all my high-zoot, ultra-compact and high-cap carry options now I find myself really wanting another J-frame (I have a 30-1 in .32 that I carry quite a bit). Specifically now though, I want an airweight or better yet, an "airlight" model. I REALLY want a S&W 342PD but that little sub-11 ounce gun was only made for about 3 or 4 years and are both scarce and expensive. I shot one when it first came out (five rounds of +p left-handed, 5 rounds of std pressure right-handed, and would not have pulled the trigger again if I was offered money). But, now what with not having to shoot so many rounds on a range every year, as well as being able to pick my ammo, I'd be all about a .38 lighter than most pocket .380s. Ah, but that's a discussion for another time. ;) GREAT video! Thanks!
This revolver is the standard pistol of South Korean police officers and replaces S&W M10.
이동연 wow
Koreans have good taste
If I visit Korea, can I tote mine along? I have a carry permit in 38 US states, but I'm not a police officer.
Quite the downgrade.
jeff lockaby Around 1968, when the retail price was $90, people were paying $150 and more to give to family members heading to Vietnam.
I miss my J-frame. Gave it to my baby sister after she got her permit to carry.
Good job I bet she treasures it and might save a life one day
I just love old Smiths. I have a 60, 66, 649, and many more my Dad found the 66 in the same condition your 60 was NIB stiff & greasy. Made in 1974.
My 1st off duty revolver back in 1973 was the model 60. I think it was the first stainless steel revolver made. My first duty gun was the S&W model 10. Great guns!
My God he's a good shot! I can't hit a bull in the ass at ten paces with a two inch barrel 🤦♂️
He has that natural instinct for aiming it seems!
Grandpa can shoot! He hit that gong first try wow.
Having your own private shooting range and decades of high-level experience will do that lol
Practice.
Practice
I can watch and listen to Hickok all day long ... your best friend who you never actually met ... talks as if you are right there ... no bragging, no sales pitch, just hanging out with the most humble, best pistol shot in the world ! 5 Million Subscribers. A modern, national treasure.
Now up to 7mil!
I can't believe I just now found this video. I bought a model 60 a few years back. It was used, but in great shape and very clean. It inspired me to buy a 642. Both are great guns but the extra weight of the model 60 makes it more enjoyable to practice with.
My grandfather passed his model 60 down to me. It’s a beautiful gun and fires well but has a decent kick.
Sell it to me buddy
Sweet,i got a new in box 66-1 .357 Mag. and the Mod. 60 .38 chiefs special both stainless 2" barrels. Old school American craftsmanship,no computer gun.
@The Weapon Collection Yup,they were called Flexowriters among others. My Dad was the one fixing the first computers back then from cash registers to radar/sonar. He was IMCS in the navy from 1943 - 1973. Still much hand fitting though and polishing on the old vintage stuff.
At first i tought that looked painfully dirty or deteriorated but then it came out awesome. Unboxing a new old stock piece.
When they first came out they were polished for several months and then went to satin finish. First ones had case hardened hammer and trigger and then they went to flash chromed satin finish hammer and trigger. First 2 years had diamond grips. A classic!
Beautiful gun! I don't own any revolvers, in fact I never even owned a hand gun until I was in my 30's. And I just wanted to say thank you Hickok45, it is because of you that I bought my first handgun and now shooting is my favorite hobby. Just for the record, I am going to be buying a Ruger sp101 .357 magnum. Keep doing what your doing and stay safe out there.
Keep safe in such times as these
I really enjoy the 2” J frames!!
36, 63, 60 and my 442
Which is the smallest one of these? I thought there was one smaller
Any tips for accuracy? I’m great with semis shotguns and rifles but I just got a 442 and I suck with it. I feel like I’m aiming the barrel too low by leveling the barrel top of the sight between the back two sights
Absolutely love my model 60 with the 3" barrel, mine is fun to shoot, accurate and easy to conceal. It's a little more difficult to find a good holster for the 3 inch barrel but it's worth the search.
I have a nickle mod 36 built in 1952. I love it! Super accurate.
S&W model 66 got me through the academy in 1980. That was a 4" SS .357. Great firearm. Wish I still had it.
Chicago Diver I own more than a few revolvers and for whatever reason the 66 is my favorite. Be well!
This is my favorite H45 video.
Moved to second place is: Shooting the UZI while riding the bike.
I remember my older cousin's buddy had a friend that bought an Army surplus Jeep through an ad in the back of Popular Mechanics magazine. Like your beautifully preserved Mod 60, it was covered in cosmolene grease. Too bad for him he didn't have Ballistol. He wiped it down with old gasoline. Somebody lit a Camel cigarette and the whole thing went up in flames. He never got it to run. I'm pretty lucky to have an older cousin to teach me these things when we had family gatherings!
I'm so happy to see this video of the S & W Model 60. I was a criminal investigator back in the late 1970s and this is the first gun I ever owned and I carry it concealed everyday to this day. It's a beautiful gun! Thank you for making the video.
Bought one just like that back in 2007 for $150. Built in 1968, brand new in box, never fired, wrapped in brown wax paper with all original paperwork. Cool little revolver.
I've had a Model 60 for 37 years and carried it Undercover , best backup gun all those years wouldn't be without it....a I actually got three J frame some of the new titanium ones that shoot plus p through you can't beat him for concealability and reliability... and it won't rust if it's up against your body..... nice to see you're putting it through the test...
I just love the look and engineering of revolvers.
I bought a gently used 1979 Model 60. I took some Mother's Aluminum Wheel polish to it. I hand-polished it to a near mirror finish and put on some pearl (imitation) grips with silver S&W medallions on them. Other than my Colt Python, I think it's the most beautiful handgun I own.
This is your best yet. I have owned a Mod 60 for 35yrs. Great gun. I have packmayr grips on mine. I use to carry this on my ankle. It has never let me down. Like u I appreciate the classicness (not a word) or simpleness of a revolver. Thank you
My grandpa still has his
And he loves it
I've got a 60 no dash in my pocket right now.
Bought my model 60 in 1981 new in the box and I still carry it today. It was my first concealed carry gun. Never a failure to fire in all those years. Just a nice dependable weapon. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing this momentous time. To see a 50yo classic firearm fired for the first time was enjoyable. Take care
Thanks for bringing us along! The whole unbox, the literature, clean and shoot.... I really enjoyed watching.
Beautiful peice and an amazing review as always, thank you for giving gun owners a good name Mr. Hickock, and best regards from Texas
I have a S&W Model 60-14 that I absolutely love. I truly enjoy shooting it as a 38 and am amazed at its accuracy. thanks for the video.
Wait!!! Are you telling me that gun was in that box for 50 years and never killed anyone!?! Haha
I carry the modern rendition of this beauty, the lightweight 360 in .357 magnum. Thanks for showcasing the 5 shot J frame!
Spends 20 mins cleaning the cylinder but forgets the barrel. Lol!
Why? Why didn't he clean the barrel???
Love seeing Hickok clean guns and talk about the past it’s amazing
When I was a younger guy I use to sneer at Revolvers,but now I have a new appreciation for them in their beauty and form. Beautiful revolver, enjoyed watching this, Thank you Mr Hickok
50 years waiting for the blessing from hickok45
My 90 year old Mother carries a S&W 642 in her purse, my wife loved it so much, Santa brought her one from Christmas. And John, you have a great pistol....I too carry a S&W / Colt .38 snub nosed. I own about 9...Love those snub nosed wheelguns.
Great little gun, thank you for shooting it, especially with us in tow. I have a couple no dash 60’s, a couple no dash 36’s, a no dash nickel plated 49 & love them all. Excellent carry guns.
Very cool to see, new in the box. So many folks would leave it as is, appreciate you sharing this with us. Fascinating and fun to watch. Thanks!
My first and only (so far) S&W revolver is a model 36 made in late 1950s. FOund it at a shop last year and snagged it. This model 60 you found is amazing! Great find!
Who else smiled when he said "ahh!" At 0:26
Old new toy
I always smile at these videos, so wholesome
AHH.....I'm still smiling! What a beautiful old S&W!! Simply stated....guns are made to be shot!!
*a*
Here is some info some might find interesting. In 1988 I was considering buying a model 60. Since it was pre-internet I wrote S&W and asked if the model 60 was +P rated. I got back a beautiful reply on colored letterhead paper, informing me that the model 60-7 and later dash models could stand "continuous and unlimited" use of +P rated ammo. Earlier models should only use +P if absolutly needed and should be avoided as it will cause extreme wear on the firearm.
Absolutely beautiful. And yes, firearms were made to be used. Thank you for documenting the moment.
When it comes to revolvers, choose S&W, they’re the Cadillac’s of revolvers
Yes and he just took a new old stock Caddy and ruined it.
@@bigcatIII It raised the value a couple hundred just knowing he fired it to a lot of folks.
bigcatIII “Ruined” it by literally using it how it’s intended to be used. Lol. Simp
The mention of a GM Junk car is an insult to Smith & Wesson.
Ruger is just as good.
One of my favorite revolver, I see the model 60 on different sites never cheap. It's definitely on my list of must have.
I can't believe all the brown crud that came out of a firearm that has never been shot, even after the third time you swabbed the cylinder. Ballistol makes as good of a solvent as it does a lubricant. I have two Model 60s, 1969 and 1983 vintage.
Thank you for making a video of that one too ! Someone else might have stuck it in their safe and let it sit for another 50 years. Glad you got it !
Thanks for sharing this special moment. Touching really.
When you said ( I just got to shoot it ) , that but a big smile on my face
Had my 60 for 40 years now. I think its THE home defense gun. Small. Great gripping. Mine eats steady diet of +p on the range no problem. Love the hammer for reaching out..(fun at the range if nothing else. Wouldnt advise in a "situation" of any sort). The only negative is i feel its top heavy with the small grips. I put wraparound pachmayrs with grooves, and boy, it gives it a wicked combat look and rock solid grip, although it does bulk it up a little. I keep mine in a soft case under my mattress. I'll never say goodbye to it.
I love revolvers this is one of my favorites 💯
Hickok breaks in a NIB vintage revolver and it immediately increases in value!! Gong tested and ready to go.
This gun is so much better off being shot in this video than it is sitting in a box in a safe forever. Thank you for saving this beautiful revolver.
👍
It was a sad little gun until someone came alone and gave it some love.
Love it. My first revolver was a S&W .357 L frame 4 inch nickel plated with rubber grip. Got me though the academy! 1989
Wish they still made revolvers with this kind of beauty in mind. Now they’re either hammerless or have big ole fat grips. These old sleek wheel guns are beautiful.
That’s amazing to find an Gun that’s never been fired from that time. Awesome find sir.
Thank you H45 everything I learned about guns I learned from you. I passed my FSC he in California. And was allowed to exercise my 2A right.
It was nice to see this ! I have a few firearms still in the safe never fired … however … I just bought a little model 60 last Saturday at a gun show here in Crossville Tennessee.., it was not in the original box but a very nice little piece … great video ! Thanks !
i soul heartedly appreciate and respect your perfect english and ingenuity
15:10 I love the sound of the shells on the ground being pushed and stepped on, something satisfying about it.
Randomizer01 J very!!
Come on guys, those that think that they know how to shoot and do not reload are ALMOST as incompetent as those that think they know how to drive but can't even get out of their own driveway with the help of an automatic transmission. Don't forget that that brass case represents half the cost of each round of ammo and handloading allows for a greater variety of loads in any caliber.
It’s so cool to see a man who knows everything about guns ( almost), being naturally happy holding a brand new, never been used , oily right out of the old box carefully cleaning it before start shooting from it! It might be a real thrill, especially if you prefer guns made in stainless steel. A piece of history related to it is also educational and exciting! You’re a happy man! Looking forward to watching your new videos!
Since you’ve literally ‘saved’ this awesome revolver from oblivion and opened fire from it, could you tell us honestly how much did you pay for it? Thanks!
I carry my 60. Identical to yours and was my dad's he bought new when I was a kid.
Thanx for sharing dude!
Stay safe my surrogate father.. we love you.
Very informative review as always. My brother has one of each in his collection. 💯
Awsome that he showed us he's awesome!!!!
Thank you for bringing up this firearm which is the same age as I am! Just amazing. I used to see these revolvers commonly issued to our Royal Malaysian police force in my youth and they were in issue till the eighties. A truly iconic firearm. Just astounding to see a new firearm my exact age being fired the first time. Lovely.
My absolute FAVORITE firearm.
And the stainless model is absolutely beautiful!
An honor 🎖 Thank you for this! This really makes me want to get a revolver now!
hickok45 Many of us have rescue cats. Your Model 60 is a rescue gat. Good of you to give it a loving home where it will be well cared-for.
Thank you and John for all your hard work, 30 plus videos in one month just great. Orlando
The Bob Ross of guns. Thanks for another cool video!
My father has a model 60 and a 686. They are my 2 favorite handguns to shoot.
Early Squad is here! For some classic Old School goodness.
Even more collectible now that Hickok45 shot it! New to your videos and have already watched too many to count.. why is there not a Netflix original/tv show about or featuring you!? Lol blessings from Nashville!
Built to shoot!! Cant think of any better honor for it than to be on your channel and touched off for the first time!! Completely awesome Hickok45!!!