Which to Trade/Sell: 66-2 Stainless or Colt Trooper Mk III?

[Redcoat3340]

I've got 3 .357s: a 28-2 Highway Patrolman, a stainless 66-2, and a deep blue Colt Mk III Trooper.

I'll never sell the 28 and I really like the K-frame 66...but I don't need three of 'em.

Anyone have any idea what a 66-2 in very good condition is going for these days; or the Colt? I might have a line on a Sig 29 Legion in 40 and was thinking of offering one of 'em for trade. (I seem to have a slight case of the Sig-ness again, I just picked up a 320.) Here's a couple of pics. (And the grips are numbered to the frame on the 66-2. No box or papers for any of them.)

 

[murphydog]

You may get $700-800 for either the 66-2 or the Trooper, but...

You're well past the "need" stage with three really nice, non-identical, out of production .357 revolvers, so personally I'd keep them all.

And Target stocks in this era (and very few ever) were number matched to a gun by the factory. Good luck in your decision.

 

[rincar]

You are wrong you need them all. Plus many many more. Do not listen to your Wife she is trying to brainwash you.

 

[bigfatty]

Depending on your location, I agree on around $800 for the 66-2, which is the one I would pick to sell. There's too many P&R 66 & 66-1's around to make the 66-2 anything more than a "pre lock" S&W. IMO, at least.

 

[twodog max]

Yep keep them all. I don't know how many 357's I have and I ain't about to count. LOL
That Sig virus will pass just like Covid but old revolvers have staying power. LOL

 

[swage]

Looks like others convinced him not to trade. You may be keeping it at this point.

66-2?

 

[local_dirt]

800-$950 for the 66-2, $750-850 for the MK III. Will ultimately depend on condition.

I have both and would not sell either one. Just buy the Sig Legion.

 

[sigp220.45]

I'd sell the Smith and keep the Trooper. You should be able to get 700-800 for it in a straight sale. You'll probably only get $500 in trade toward a Sig, maybe less. Sell, then buy.

 

[Redcoat3340]

If he bites, I'd be trading one for one with the guy who owns the Sig 229. We'll see if he wants to trade. If not I may just keep them all, but I'm not really a Colt guy, and I like having both the 28 and the smaller K-framed 66 (to shoot .38 sp out of, who can afford a lot of .357 shooting.)

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

sell the trooper

 

[JWintergreen]

You could sell them both and put that money towards the Sig and a 686 Mountain Gun.

 

[quinn]

I've had all 3. The 66 is in the night stand with a laser. The 28 is in the safe. and the pony was put out to pasture. But, that's me. The 28 and 66's cylinders both rotate the safe way. Easier not to get confused in a crunch.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Keep the Smiths, sell the Colt. The Trooper is not nearly as good an action as the Smiths, nor can it be made as good. I had a Trooper and it always felt klunky compared to my S&W guns. It went away many years ago, no regrets.

 

[wproct]

Of those three revolvers, I would be selling the Trooper if I absolutely had to.

 

[Jason Demond]

It's hard to say really.

If one had no attachment to either gun, it would help to predict what their values would be in the future. I know I would prize the Smith more, but sometimes Colt guns can reach nutty prices when interest grows.

Some Smiths jump in value, others hardly beat out inflation. If one didn't need the money, the smart man would hang on to both.

 

[CH4]

Another vote for selling the 66-2.

 

[DGNY]

Best option, keep both the 66-2 and the Trooper.

Second option, keep the one that makes you smile more broadly and feels the better in your hand.

Third option, if you're wavering on keeping the 66-2, buy it a set of stag grips with medallions and you'll never want to let it out of your sight!

Best of luck.

 

[BigBill]

I never sell anything you will regret it.

 

[oysterer]

Those old MIM troopers aren't good and no parts available when those early MIM parts break apart. 66 is a keeper and a beauty going up in value much nicer than such a Colt.

 

[diyj98]

I prefer the 66 for shooting, but the Colt if you're looking for collector's value.

I read a lot of people that "never sell a gun", but I assume they haven't had the pleasure of owing as many different models as someone who is willing sell guns that they've lost interest in. I've had the pleasure of owning "a considerable" amount of firearms over the years. If I'd kept everything I bought, I'd have long since run out of space in my home to keep them, if not money first