Looking for Value of 3" 66-2

Boyle06385 · #1 02-21-2017, 06:53 PM

Hi guys im new to the forum so if I make any mistake please correct me. I came across a 3" 66-2 at a LGS for what seemed like a great deal (box and paperwork included). Looking to try and figure out an approx value since they seem to be all over the place on GB and also if I am missing anyhting that came from the factory thanks for any help. Serial # is ahl5136

Boyle06385 · #2 02-21-2017, 06:58 PM

more pics of the gun

Bill In Texas · #3 02-21-2017, 07:02 PM

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

I think the market for a 3" 66 is at a premium, possibly in the $700 to $1000 range depending on condition. I've got a 2.5" that I paid less for, but the demand for the 3 inchers is crazy.

Even though I haven't seen one yet, S&W has come out with a 2.75" 66 that might soften the market for the 3" 66's some, but that remains to be seen. Hope this helps!

murphydog · #4 02-21-2017, 07:03 PM

Welcome! It probably had a cleaning kit and SAT (sight adjustment tool), but if it is anywhere less than $1000 run, do not walk, back and get it! $1200-1400 would be more typical in the current market.

black1970 · #5 02-21-2017, 07:09 PM

I second what murphydog says. Sold a -3 last year for 1500 NIB. Kept an extra nice (98%+) that I can shoot and enjoy -4. Would not part with it for less than a grand.

Boyle06385 · #6 02-21-2017, 07:12 PM

Thanks i did get it figured i probably wont see one again for quite a while, picked it up for 825 plus tax.

murphydog · #7 02-21-2017, 08:06 PM

Cool. And since you already posted the photos, it did happen

.

Enjoy!

StakeOut · #8 02-21-2017, 08:08 PM

For some reason the AHLxxxx serial prefix is missing from the 4th Edition Catalog of S&W but your box shows it shipped on the 30th of April 1985.

My 3" 66-2 is also an AHL53xx serial

There were at least 5000 3" 66-2 were made in 1985 and shipped Ashland Shooting Supplies.

I've heard of AHL,AHJ and AHU

jtcarm · #9 02-21-2017, 08:14 PM

Junk, avoid at all costs!

Where exactly is it so I can warn other potential buyers?

StakeOut · #10 02-21-2017, 08:25 PM

As prices rise on 1995 and older revolvers with hammer mounted firing pins more will come on the market from profit seekers.

bunkie12 · #11 02-21-2017, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boyle06385

Thanks i did get it figured i probably wont see one again for quite a while, picked it up for 825 plus tax.

More like you "stole" it for $825. Congratulations! A great deal and a great revolver.

mod29 · #12 02-21-2017, 11:31 PM

A great score! Good price on a great gun. Congrats!

jughed440 · #13 02-22-2017, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by StakeOut

For some reason the AHLxxxx serial prefix is missing from the 4th Edition Catalog of S&W but your box shows it shipped on the 30th of April 1985.

My 3" 66-2 is also an AHL53xx serial

There were at least 5000 3" 66-2 were made in 1985 and shipped Ashland Shooting Supplies.

I've heard of AHL,AHJ and AHU

I lettered a 3" 66-4, and it mentions those prefixes and others for the -2

vigil617 · #14 02-22-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jughed440

I lettered a 3" 66-4, and it mentions those prefixes and others for the -2

Great info, jughed, and thanks for posting for the benefit of all of us 66-2 3" owners. You broke my heart, though, because now it appears my AFK prefix gun isn't one of the Ashland group as I had hoped it was. Oh well. At least I now understand that there were more than the approx. 5,000 Ashland guns in the 66-2 series. Still tickled to death to have one of these!

DD357 · #15 02-22-2017, 12:26 PM

Fantastic pick up!!

rwt1405 · #16 02-22-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill In Texas

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

I think the market for a 3" 66 is at a premium, possibly in the $700 to $1000 range depending on condition. I've got a 2.5" that I paid less for, but the demand for the 3 inchers is crazy.

Even though I haven't seen one yet, S&W has come out with a 2.75" 66 that might soften the market for the 3" 66's some, but that remains to be seen. Hope this helps!

Please let me know where these 3" Model 66's are for $700.

Also, please let me know where these 3" Model 66's are for $900 and under.

As for the OP, what a GREAT find, on a GREAT revolver!

Congrats!

Bill In Texas · #17 02-22-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rwt1405

Please let me know where these 3" Model 66's are for $700.

Also, please let me know where these 3" Model 66's are for $900 and under.

As for the OP, what a GREAT find, on a GREAT revolver!

Congrats!

I promise to let you know as soon as I see one if I don't buy it myself! LOL!

ladder13 · #18 02-22-2017, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vigil617

Great info, jughed, and thanks for posting for the benefit of all of us 66-2 3" owners. You broke my heart, though, because now it appears my AFK prefix gun isn't one of the Ashland group as I had hoped it was. Oh well. At least I now understand that there were more than the approx. 5,000 Ashland guns in the 66-2 series. Still tickled to death to have one of these!

Ashland, smashland....still a great 66 3 ", not to worry.

I have a -3 and couldn't care less.

I also have two 3" 624's, and never checked to see if they were Horton's or not, doesn't matter to me. They look identical either way.

jughed440 · #19 02-22-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vigil617

Great info, jughed, and thanks for posting for the benefit of all of us 66-2 3" owners. You broke my heart, though, because now it appears my AFK prefix gun isn't one of the Ashland group as I had hoped it was. Oh well. At least I now understand that there were more than the approx. 5,000 Ashland guns in the 66-2 series. Still tickled to death to have one of these!

Makes no difference which company sold your 66. It's a beauty...and a grail gun for many.