Model 66 no dash price check

[nmcollektor]

Hi guys - I'm a newbie just starting my collection and could use your help evaluating a Model 66 I'm thinking about buying.

It's a Model 66 no-dash 4" in pristine condition but with no box or papers. Looks like it may have the original stainless front sight, though. Pics are attached.

The guy won't budge off $850. Should I save my funds and wait for another one to come along, or jump on it?

Thanks for the advice.

 

[lamarw]

I personally think the price is a bit high. The Model 66 is a desirable revolver but not a rare one It seems the 66 no dash and the 66-1 are the preferred editions. It also seems the shorter 2 & 1/2" barrel brings the higher prices. There is a rare 3" version. I paid $450 plus a buyers premium and sales tax for my 66-2 last year with the short barrel

I would look and see what they are selling for on gunbroker and think about the fact you will normally have to pay shipping and FFL fees.

 

[moralem]

I am picking up a 66-2, in 4 inch, at much less than the price they want for yours. But the one that I am getting may not be in as good of condition as yours.....I only have a couple of blurry pictures from the seller but asking price for this one is 650.

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[USSR]

$700 tops. Wait for another.

Don

 

[nmcollektor]

Thank you all for the input. This is a local sale, so shipping, etc doesn't apply.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

That is pretty high for that gun.

I would pass.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Is that the one on Jason's Albuquerque?
I agree it's high.
And I expect to see a Stainless Rear Sight on a no dash 66.
Like this one.

 

[ikarus1]

Yeah thats optimistic in what is now a buyers market. I went to a local gun and pawn and the case is full of revolvers, some with box, for much less. Held a model 19-2 for $529 in VG condition and decided to pass on that. I think gun prices are gonna take a big hit the next 7 years

 

[nmcollektor]

Is that the one on Jason's Albuquerque?
I agree it's high.
And I expect to see a Stainless Rear Sight on a no dash 66.
Like this one.

It is - although from what I've read on this Forum, the rear sight could be correct and original. It's not a deal-breaker for me.

 

[moralem]

Yeah thats optimistic in what is now a buyers market. I went to a local gun and pawn and the case is full of revolvers, some with box, for much less. Held a model 19-2 for $529 in VG condition and decided to pass on that. I think gun prices are gonna take a big hit the next 7 years

Who has 7 years........my clock is on the unwind so time is not my friend. If it is what you want go negotiate for it and see what happens can't hurt. You may have more time than me so I snag what I want when I see it........but even at that price I would pass and keep looking there are so many other things out there that I want to add to my accumulation, shoot and handle before I leave this earth........it is later than we think.

 

[ikarus1]

Who has 7 years........my clock is on the unwind so time is not my friend. If it is what you want go negotiate for it and see what happens can't hurt. You may have more time than me so I snag what I want when I see it........but even at that price I would pass and keep looking there are so many other things out there that I want to add to my accumulation, shoot and handle before I leave this earth........it is later than we think.

Lol
OP already said he wouldnt budge.
I am pretty sure S&W produced over 6 million K frames so if you want to pay over market price/blue book then by all means do so. I have multiple hobbies that require budgeting.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Pinned and recessed tend to bring a premium...... no dash and -1s only

Stainless rear sight on some no dash guns bring a premium. many were switched out to a blue rear sight....................

$850 seems a bit high...... but .... when's the last time you saw one locally.

Mine were bought locally about 17-20 years ago...................

Ignore the "Blue Book" prices ...... always out of date by publication.

SCS&W 4th ed. published fall 2016........66 in ANIB condition $800...with $100 premium for the stainless rear sight.

Generally I'd advise not to lose a gun you really want over $50-100....... cus you may not see another for years and then at an even higher price.........

 

[moralem]

Lol
OP already said he wouldnt budge.
I am pretty sure S&W produced over 6 million K frames so if you want to pay over market price/blue book then by all means do so. I have multiple hobbies that require budgeting.

Sellers always say they won't budge but when I show up with cash in hand and make an offer they usually accept. I was looking a BHP and the guy was set on 750 bucks. When I pointed out some surface rust I made a low ball offer of 600-625, I can't recall but we settled on 645 dollars......but I told him if we could not negotiate a better deal I would just save up my money for a better condition one.....if they want you to walk then walk. We all have multiple hobbies and we have to make choices. And yes there were plenty of guns produced but how many actually show up locally to you. Not in my area that is for sure. The one that I am going to pick up is 50 miles from me.

 

[ikarus1]

Pinned and recessed tend to bring a premium...... no dash and -1s only

Stainless rear sight on some no dash guns bring a premium. many were switched out to a blue rear sight....................

$850 seems a bit high...... but .... when's the last time you saw one locally.

Mine were bought locally about 17-20 years ago...................

Ignore the "Blue Book" prices ...... always out of date by publication.

SCS&W 4th ed. published fall 2016........66 in ANIB condition $800...with $100 premium for the stainless rear sight.

Generally I'd advise not to lose a gun you really want over $50-100....... cus you may not see another for years and then at an even higher price.........

Its not ANIB..nor a stainless rear..what does it say about a 95% gun without box? Just curious.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Its not ANIB..nor a stainless rear..what does it say about a 95% gun without box? Just curious.

"Excellent" .. $575

Very Good.... $350

Location also has a big impact on price...... places like Calf and Mass. often have limited local supply, can't 'import" guns into their States.....

Here in W. Pa....... small rural gun shops prices can be $50 to as much as $200 less than you'd find the same gun in one in a more affluent suburb of "The Burgh"

 

[ikarus1]

Im in Charlotte NC and the gun cases are full of revolvers every time I visit gun and pawns or Hyatts which claims to be Americas largest gun store

The entire bottom shelf at Beltway Gun and Pawn had a slew of Smiths in the box for less than 800...i was only looking for a model 19 thus the 529 dollar gun

 

[BAM-BAM]

Im in Charlotte NC and the gun cases are full of revolvers every time I visit gun and pawns or Hyatts ........


The entire bottom shelf at Beltway Gun and Pawn had a slew of Smiths in the box ........]]




Lucky.......... but soon to be broke.......... man!!!!!

 

[Pocketrocket]

I just bought a 28-2 and it was expensive. You are right location is everything. I live in California so we are very limited. So all you guys with extra revolvers should vacation in California and leave a few here! LOL!

 

[S&W Fan]

I agree that price is top end for that gun especially without the box, etc. I'd expect it to be virtually free of scratches, wear marks etc. BUT (lol) if it's a gun you're really wanting and as you say it is local, than as mentioned show up with cash in hand to see if you can swing a better deal.

As for Beltway, the last time I stopped in there last summer with a copy of my ffl dealer's license in one hand and cash in the other the older Smiths they had were all very well used and priced ridiculously high. My timing must've been off.

 

[Engine49guy]

Hard to tell from the blurry pics but that 66 looks to have been polished,
The SS rear site changed to black SS around 1975 IIRC and the 66-1 came out around 1977.

I would have no problem paying $850 for a LNIB 1970-75 gun with SS rear site,

A polished 1976 with black rear site is more like a $500 gun IMO.