Original Model 66 box and Manual value?

Hog-Sniper · #1 10-20-2009, 12:22 AM

I was going through some old boxes that came in a package deal and came across an original model 66 (357 Combat Magnum)box with instruction manual. Its for a 4 inch gun in Stainless.. Serial number 2K53234...
Two questions:
#1 Whats the best way to clean these up? Its got a litlle mildew on it from sitting.
#2 Whats is worth? Its in good shape as far as being sound, but it does have a touch of Mildew, and the lettering on the box is a bit faded with age. The manual is in great shape.
Any help would be great.

TDC · #2 10-20-2009, 03:08 PM

Do you have any idea what happened to the 66 that came in the box? Is it a silver or a blue box? Does it have Mod. 19 or Mod. 66 literature? I believe the 66-0's with all stainless sights, the original box and tools are becoming more collectible every day.

I don't know if these issues apply to your ser. # range, but if they do your box could be significant to the current owner of the pistol.... I think I'd be actively looking for the gun..... JMHO.

rrent · #3 10-20-2009, 04:30 PM

I had been looking for and have found a "correct" box for a 14-4. I picked the gun up the other day with a mismatched box. I was willing to pay a bit more 'cuz this particular box says model 14 & K-38 Masterpiece.

I found them going for $35.00-$60.00 on ebay and Gun Broker

I don't know that I'd be to aggressive with any mildew removal --the cure might be worse than the problem - especially if the mildew removal took some of the box finish off.

good luck
Ronnie

gun broker pic of the box I bought:

dant · #4 10-20-2009, 05:54 PM

the box will wipe off fairly easy, windex or such works for us, heck even a bit of Murphys' Oil soap, and wring out the rag real good.....wipe it all off and let it dry....the boxes around here run in the $20-35 range and the manual around $10 or so, seen them less and seen them more..less at the shows, more on the internet....the cleaning kits, if with the "driver" (sight adjustment tool) will run up to $15-20....so all in all, a good "package"....the 66 models box size usually fits any of the 4in "K" frame guns, that may have come with the over sized target grips, as they are a bit wider.

Hog-Sniper · #5 10-20-2009, 11:16 PM

THanks folks..Its a blue box, and the literature is for a model 66..I'll post a pic of it in the AM..I'll post it for sale along with a17-3 that I'm going to be selling. This is a great site!!