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$36000.00

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$36,000.00

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$40000.00

M60 Gun Stats

M60

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The M60, known commonly by its users as "The Pig", was developed at the same time as the M14 though their developments were not worked on under any combined efforts. The M60 was designed from 1952 until 1957 in an effort for the United States to have a universal machine gun similar in application to the MG42's they faced in WWII. The M60 was adopted in 1957 and quickly replaced all of the M1919 pattern machine guns in Infantry use. Its design was heavily inspired by the German FG42 and MG42 machine guns, and the first prototype was actually a modified FG42 re-chambered into 7.62x51mmNATO with an MG42's feeding mechanism on the side. The M60 served the United States Military from 1959 through the Vietnam War and the Gulf War until the US Army phased it out for the M249 in the early 1990's for the M249 and the US Marine Corps phased it out in the mid-2000's for the M240.

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M60 Specs

1 Brand

U.S. Arms Co. U.S. Ordnance

2 Category

Other Rifle

Technical Data

Caliber

.308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO)

Barrel Length

22"

Length

43.5"

Capacity

100 Round Belt

Weight

370.4 oz

M60 Features

The M60 is a fully-automatic belt-fed machine gun that operates on a long-stroke piston and 2-lug rotating bolt.  Its 22 inch long barrel includes a folding bipod and self-regulating gas system that, if not assembled properly, effectively turned the gun into a bolt-action rifle.  Otherwise, the M60 had a fire rate between 550 and 650 rounds per minute depending on the condition of the recoil spring.


M60 Ballistics

.308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO) Ballistic Data
Range (Yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Wind drift (inches) Time (milliseconds)
0 0 0 0 0 0
50 0 0 0 0 0
100 0 0 0 0 0
150 0 0 0 0 0
200 0 0 0 0 0
250 0 0 0 0 0
300 0 0 0 0 0
350 0 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 0 0
450 0 0 0 0 0
500 0 0 0 0 0

M60 Capacity

The M60 is chambered in 7.62x51mmNATO (or .308 Winchester if your country has been to the moon) and was typically fed with 100-round belts.  These rounds were held together with M27 links and were shipped to soldiers in cardboard boxes with the belts already assembled.  These boxes would ship in green cloth bandoliers that would attach to a large hook on the left side of the receiver underneath the feed tray opening.


The M60 measures 43.5 inches long and has an unloaded weight of 23 pounds.  While its length allowed it to be short enough to carry through open fields and urban environments as well as offering a better experience climbing in and out of vehicles, it was still notably too long for dense jungle environments, and the weight would quickly cause fatigue to the operator.


M60 Mobility

Mobility

M60 Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The M60 was known for having a very front-heavy balance due to the heavy barrel profile.  The biggest ergonomic drawback of the Pig was in its barrel changing procedure wherein there was no carry handle attached to the barrel as one was already on the handguard.  This required barrels to be swapped with the use of an asbestos glove when barrels were hot.

M60 Fit & Finish

The M60 “Pig” had many problems with its manufacturing that, over time, destroyed its reputation.  The bolts would begin to form burrs that needed to be filed off when subjected to heavy use, and this led to head spacing issues and then potentially dangerous malfunctions.  The firing pins were known to break causing runaways, and the stamped receivers would easily wear to the point that Uncle Sam began listing the receiver as a replaceable part.  They worked well in the 60’s and 70’s, but by the time the Gulf War began, most M60’s were worn out.


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How much is a M60 worth?

In 2025 a new or used M60 value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a M60 and most other rifles. The Price for a M60 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2025 compared to 2024.

Estimated New and Used Values for a M60 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer
New In box $26,000.00 $34,000.00 $40,000.00
Excellent $24,000.00 $32,000.00 $36,000.00
Very Good $22,000.00 $32,000.00 $36,000.00
Good $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $34,000.00
Fair $14,000.00 $26,000.00 $32,000.00
Poor $10,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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