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09-19-2009, 01:20 AM
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I'm reading things like only 2500 made, but I'm not sure if that was just for one particular run. Seems like the 3" barrel was made all throughout the 66 series, or at least from the 66-2 through the 66-5, so I assume more than 2500 were made.
One person told me these were not a cataloged item. If true, does that mean it was special order or made for special dealers only?
Also, it appears from what I've read on here that at least the Secret Service and some agency in California had them as issue weapons. Anyone else use them.
Just curious about the history. My gun has no markings on it whatsoever other than from S&W and I have absolutely no idea what the history is on it.
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09-19-2009, 01:28 AM
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Brian, great find, plus you found an older one with the hammer mounted firing pin and no key lock. I have one just like yours and it is my favorite revolver. I too have heard they were very limited production and as you know they made a lot of the 2 1/2" versions.
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09-19-2009, 01:37 AM
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I was actually looking for a 2.5" figuring I'd never lay eyes on a 3", but the 3" is the one I really wanted.
I'm curious about another thing. There's a slot cut into the frame behind the trigger. Appears to be factory, but it doesn't appear to serve any purpose. My other 66-4 doesn't have this. This one is a 66-2.
Anyone know what it is for?
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09-19-2009, 01:43 AM
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There's a slot cut into the frame behind the trigger
This would be for a trigger stop.
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09-21-2009, 05:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian894x4
I'm reading things like only 2500 made, but I'm not sure if that was just for one particular run. Seems like the 3" barrel was made all throughout the 66 series, or at least from the 66-2 through the 66-5, so I assume more than 2500 were made.
One person told me these were not a cataloged item. If true, does that mean it was special order or made for special dealers only?
Also, it appears from what I've read on here that at least the Secret Service and some agency in California had them as issue weapons. Anyone else use them.
Just curious about the history. My gun has no markings on it whatsoever other than from S&W and I have absolutely no idea what the history is on it.
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Brian;
This is one of the Ashland Arms production run of 5000 in 1985. I have one with the same letter prefix. A factory letter from Roy Jinks would confirm this, as it did for mine. Hope this is helpful, and happy shooting!
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09-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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Brian;
This is one of the Ashland Arms production run of 5000 in 1985. I have one with the same letter prefix. A factory letter from Roy Jinks would confirm this, as it did for mine. Hope this is helpful, and happy shooting!
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That's awesome information. I've been thinking about a letter for this gun, just for curiosity sake.
Does anyone know what the stock grips would have been on this gun. Just the factory plain wood grips or did they offer aftermarket rubber grips that far back?
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09-22-2009, 09:46 AM
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Congrats on the 3" 66!
My Ashland run 3" 66-2 came with the wooden Magnas on it. My 3" 66-4 came with Uncle Mikes rubber grips. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI.
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09-22-2009, 11:24 AM
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Congrats on the 3" 66!
My Ashland run 3" 66-2 came with the wooden Magnas on it. My 3" 66-4 came with Uncle Mikes rubber grips. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI.
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Ditto to 18DAI's comment. My 3" 66-2 is my all time favorite S&W. It thinks it has an 8" barrel. DON'T SELL IT!!!!
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09-22-2009, 05:30 PM
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I have a m66-2 four inch that I JUST POSTED ON GUNBROKER.TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION,I PURCHASED IT NEW IN 1982.HOPE THAT HELPS.
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