Requesting info on 2 revolvers

Cn79 · #1 08-05-2015, 01:58 PM

I have recently gotten 2 S&W revolvers and would like to get info on them, first is a 38 special mod 14-3 sn 3k91263 and the second is 357 magnum mod 66-2 sn auk8922.

Thanks in advance for an help.

JP@AK · #2 08-05-2015, 02:10 PM

The Model 14-3 K38 Masterpiece was made in 1972. It is a very fine target revolver.

The Model 66-2 Combat Magnum Stainless was made c. 1985-86, but I am less certain of this, since the three-alpha serial numbers are not always clearly identified in the available lists. Someone else here may have a better idea on this one.

The Model 66 in all its variants was the stainless version of the target sight Model 19 Combat Magnum. It is a highly regarded revolver.

I hope this helps.

heater1 · #3 08-05-2015, 02:18 PM

Cn79,
Your 14-3 was produced in 1972. The Model 14 was produced with a 6" barrel. They are fine target guns and if you enjoy punching paper you will derive hours of pleasure from this gun.
The Model 66 is the stainless version of the Model 19. Yours was probably produced in 1987.It appears to be one of the most popular revolvers ever produced by S&W. They were produced in 2 1/2", 4" and 6" versions, and each have there uses and following.
The folks here like pictures, so if you can provide some you'll probably get some more information and opinion.
Jack apparently types a little quicker than me, but we appear to agree on our information.
Enjoy your acquisitions.

JP@AK · #4 08-05-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by heater1

Jack apparently types a little quicker than me, but we appear to agree on our information.

Yep. That appears to be the case!

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Yours was probably produced in 1987

This is entirely possible. The reason I shied from that conclusion is that by 1987, the 66-3 was in full production. But overlaps did occur.

Cheers!

Cn79 · #5 08-05-2015, 02:33 PM

Here are pics

Cn79 · #6 08-05-2015, 02:35 PM

It will only let me put one at time.

Cn79 · #7 08-05-2015, 02:36 PM

This is my favorite

JP@AK · #8 08-05-2015, 02:42 PM

Ha! You didn't tell us the K38 had an 8 3/8" barrel!
Those are less common than the standard 6" barrel.
Enjoyed the pics. Thanks.

BAM-BAM · #9 08-05-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cn79

This is my favorite

Those grips ( Factory Combats) are not original to that gun; but sell for $100-150 (maybe more) on their own.

heater1 · #10 08-05-2015, 02:51 PM

Oops! I forgot that there was an 8 3/8" M-14 version produced later in production. My bad.

Tom_R · #11 08-05-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cn79

This is my favorite

This is a sweet model 66.

It is a 4" with Combat stocks.

The only way this would be more desirable is if it was an earlier model that had a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder chambers.

But still, this has it where it counts, and the Model 66 is one of the best revolvers Smith and Wesson ever made. I do not have one yet in my collection, but I want one like this.

If you decide to sell this one, don't take a cent less than $700 for this. The Stocks alone are $200 if not more.

You have a very, very sweet gun.

Let us know how it shoots.

That model 14 is the bees knees too. With that barrel length, shooting 38 specials out of that will be like shooting a .22.

Enjoy!

H Richard · #12 08-06-2015, 11:39 AM

Those stocks are one of the best fitting/shooting stocks S&W ever put on a revolver, (my opinion). Yours do look as though they have seen a fair amount of use. If yo want to improve the looks, the old finish can be removed by soaking in acetone for a few hours, then wiping down with 0000 Steel Wool. When completely dry and lightly sanded (rubbed down with the steel wool) 3 to 4 coats of Tru-oil hand rubbed on will make a very durable and attractive finish. Lightly rub down with the steel wool in between coats.