Smith & Wesson Model 60 .38 Special 1-7/8" Stainless Barrel - J17
Smith & Wesson Model 60 Stainless Barrel
Used Smith & Wesson 1-7/8-inch stainless-steel barrel identified from a J Frame Model 60 revolver chambered in .38 Special. This barrel uses the later non-pinned configuration. The donor revolver's exact dash revision is not recorded.
Product Details
- Brand: Smith & Wesson
- Model: 60
- Frame: J Frame
- Donor caliber: .38 Special
- Barrel length: 1-7/8 inches / 1.875 inches
- Material: Stainless steel
- Configuration: Non-pinned
- Part type: Revolver barrel
- Condition: Used / surplus
- Part number: J17
- Country of origin: United States
Model Compatibility
| Application | Compatibility | Required Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson Model 60, .38 Special | Confirmed donor-model and caliber identification; exact dash revision not recorded | Confirm 1-7/8-inch length, stainless construction and non-pinned frame configuration |
| Earlier pinned Model 60 variants | Not assumed compatible | Barrel retention and frame geometry differ; do not substitute by model number alone |
| Later .357 Magnum Model 60 variants | Not claimed compatible | Different frame and barrel engineering revisions may apply even though bore diameter is similar |
| Other non-pinned J Frame .38 Special revolvers | Not established | Verify threads, shank length, shoulder position, ejector clearance, forcing-cone dimensions and sight orientation |
Compatibility warning: Non-pinned appearance, frame family and caliber do not establish direct fit. Match the original barrel and revolver dash revision before purchase.
Installation and Safety
A revolver barrel is not a drop-in part. Installation requires a qualified gunsmith with proper frame and barrel tooling. The gunsmith must verify thread and shoulder fit, barrel alignment, ejector clearance, forcing-cone condition, barrel-cylinder gap, headspace, timing and chamber-to-bore alignment before firing. Used parts may show normal finish wear and handling marks; the photographed item represents the part and condition offered.