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08-03-2017, 05:14 AM
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Model 66 value
Hey all, first post here. Picked up a model 66 recently and was wondering what the value might be. Its a Montana Dept of Fish and Game issue. Apparently 130 were issued back in 1975. It's definitely not a safe queen as it has normal wear being 40+ years old now but shoots like a dream. Such a nice trigger. Original grips but scuffed up a bit. Will work on some pics
Any info would be great! Thanks
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08-03-2017, 05:23 AM
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Does tgeorge stand for teaser George? Congratulations on the 66! Please give us more details, and probably some cool pictures. Bob
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08-03-2017, 05:32 AM
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Ha, fair enough. No box or papers. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow/today or whatever day it is right now
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08-03-2017, 07:05 AM
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Barrel length and condition play a huge role in valuing a gun.
Also is the gun stamped with Agency markings? Could be a plus to some.... but most likely a negative impact on value.
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08-03-2017, 12:27 PM
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I have an older Model 66 issued (or not) by the Iowa Highway Patrol. My father in law bought 6 when the state issued semi-autos. The one I have did not have any holster wear and may not have been issued. It has been carried and fired a bunch since I got it.
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08-03-2017, 12:32 PM
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A well used 4 inch M66 will go for $550 minimum on gunbroker. Add transfer and sales tax and you are at $600, give or take.
Departmental markings can mean something to the right buyer, but usually not.
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08-03-2017, 08:24 PM
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You realize that one of these was used by a Montana warden to kill a grizzly bear that was mauling him?
Remember that when we next have a bear thread in The Lounge.
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08-03-2017, 08:56 PM
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The value is exactly what you paid for it.
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08-03-2017, 09:52 PM
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^^^ Not necessarily.
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08-04-2017, 08:40 AM
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Here are a few pics of it. 4" barrel
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08-04-2017, 08:44 AM
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Here are a few pics of it. 4" barrel
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$500 shooter grade.................... if in good mechanical condition...... IMO to most buyers the MF&G stamp drops the value
If you are in Montana it would make a great camp and hunting back up gun......................
Last edited by BAM-BAM; 08-04-2017 at 08:46 AM.
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08-04-2017, 08:50 AM
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Looks pretty durn good to me. The right hand stock with the cut out for the department marking is something you don't see every day. Some of the commerative guns have these as well. Texas Ranger comes to mind, but I think those were smooth. They don't look beat up in the pictures, but if they need repair there are folks on this forum that can do it.
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08-04-2017, 08:57 AM
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Shoots awesome. Very smooth and crisp trigger. Pretty cool markings regardless. How many pistols/revolvers with grizzly bears you see on them?! Not many issued. Select group for sure.
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