With the addition of a 66 2.5", and a 66-1 My collection now
spans a 27 year period.
From the earliest inception of the model 66 snubby, October 1975,
to the final no lock 66-5 3.25in. produced in February 2002 complete with
m.i.m. parts already having the cut outs for the lock assembly.
I like these little guys. They are consummately cool.
I thought I would flash the bunch again,all lined up together.
The no dash is 6K615xx and shipped October 1975.
The dash 1 is 89K07xx and shipped in 1980.
The no dash has the funky little ampersand that looks like a backwards #3.
The -1 almost an identical twin to the no dash. Aside from the funny ampersand and the trademark
position on the sideplate.
The 66-2 3" is an Ashland gun AFK88xx ser# and shipped April 1985.
The 66-3 is BBT00xx and the julian date on the box places production
at October 1988.
The only way to tell a -2 from a -3 on sight is the larger head on the yoke retaining
screw. The -3 went to the spring loaded screw.
Note; many of the earlier model 66s had the front right portion of the barrel lug
polished down or 'melted'if you will.
It shows up on all the earlier guns up through -2.
It is evident here side by side with the -3.
The next 66-3 is the performance Center Power Port, Ser # PCP01xx and was made in a run in 1993.
The only 66-4 I have is the special for R.S.R. magnaported,bead blast finish ser# CAT61xx made in 1996
These both have the new rear sight assembly with the rounded front edge and are drilled and tapped
for a mount under the rear sight.
The two 66-5s are both 3.2in. heavy barrels and were 'stocking dealer specials'
The roll stamped example is CEL97xx and was made in early 2001.
The laser etched -5 is CFB62xx and was born (test fired) February 1st.2002.
the hammer is cut for the lock parts,
Regards
Allen Frame