There is an older thread on the Forum (2011) that does not appear to conclusively resolve the question. The topic came up recently in conversation with a friend. Did Smith & Wesson ever make a factory bright stainless or high polish revolver, specifically a Model 66-2? I was shown a bright stainless 66-2 with a 2 1/2” barrel. It is in its original box. There is no mention on the label of bright stainless, high polish or the like. The old Forum thread from 2011 discusses the issue. Some members say that some early Model 60’s were high polish. Nearly all say that there were none in 66’s and 686’s, but rather, those wearing bright stainless were polished by their owners after leaving the factory. One member said that he has a 66 no dash, ex Chicago PD, with a factory high polish finish. Another member said that police officers would never have high polish guns because they would draw unwanted attention. Does anyone have a definitive answer? Has Roy Jinks ever given the definitive answer?
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