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Major Dilemma. How many 66's are allowed??
Local dealer has an absolutely gorgeous 4" Model 66-1 with perhaps the prettiest original grips I have ever seen. No box, papers or anything but this gun is near perfect. If it's been shot my eyes can't tell it.
He wants $550 but maybe I could get it for $500 or at least close.
The problem is I already have three model 66's (various dash numbers) - 6", 4" and a snubbie.
Do the S&W Accumulator Rules allow yet another one? What to do?
Clearly I am in need of advice. :-)
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12-14-2010, 09:56 AM
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That's why they invented bigger safes.
Seriously, $500 sounds like a fair price if it is in the condition you describe. Plus, these things aren't going down in price any time soon.
It's the holidays...treat yourself... and then post pics!
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12-14-2010, 09:58 AM
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Well, at least in this domicile the current count is "four", so you need at least one more; with a 6", 4", 3", and 2 & 1/2" snubbie, I'm OK until an 8 & 3/8 version shows up . . .
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And the wise man said, "There is only one rule and only one word in the rule." And the questioner said, "What is the rule and what is the word?"
And the wise man said, "Accumulate."
And the questioner went out and did as the wise man directed.
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12-14-2010, 10:04 AM
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I dunno......I've got thirteen as of today.........although there is a very nice 66 no dash with a 4" I've been eyeing at the LGS. Good price too.
There won't be anymore as nice as the 66 so you should get as many as you can....I guess. Regards 18DAI.
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now...go get the 66 !
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There was a gorgeous 6" 66-2 on GunBroker a few days ago that appeared brand new and had beautiful GA grips. I bid it up to $611 but got off it then and went to another one for which the auction was ending in a few minutes; I bought that one for $475. The seller claims it is in nice condition and is tight but the photos sucked, so I guess I'll find out how I did in a couple of days.
The one I bought (photos below) appears to have a target trigger and hammer, which the other one did not have, but the grips are very plain. Fortunately, I was able to find a new pair of checkered laminated walnut S&W combat grips for it for $70 but I have a new target trigger and hammer set at home, so in hindsight, I probably should have pursued the first one. Both guns had the same sights - RR & WO.
I also bought a 4" 66-2 with the TT & TH a few weeks ago for $575 that is like new, so it seems that nice 66s are bringing 686 money.
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Don't think of it as "another 66". Think of it as an investment that might be worth its weight in gold one day. For sure the value will go up. That's my reasoning anyways.
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Dude, I just bought my 7th model 66. So, you're asking the wrong guy.
Down here in the 'Gunshine' state there are no hard and fast RULES
as to how many of a given model one can own.
If the price is really right, you owe it to yourself to give the gun
a good home. For now.
Remember, all these nice things are merely on loan to us.
They will all be surrendered upon our journey to the great hereafter.
So, yes, go buy the gun and bargain your butt off.
Plop $450. cash on the counter and tell him thats your limit.
No deal,? Walk away. No box and goodies kills the pure
collector value of the package.
Good luck!
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I've got to ask why you'd ask a question like that to a bunch of gun whores? This isn't Ann Landers or Dear Abby, this is a guy support group. Of course you knew the answer we'd give you back going in.
And as a practical matter, what happens if the other, now maybe obsolete 4" gun develops a problem? Or just as likely, gets itself shot a bunch and suddenly you need another? Why torment yourself at that future date looking to buy a backup? You've already got one lined up now. Fuel is expensive and if you had to run from gun store to gun store looking for one in the future (when fuel might be more expensive), it would be a waste.
Is this a democracy? I vote yes. So did everyone else. Why are you moping around and hesitating? Your path is clear, just do what is right. And save yourself the trouble of asking such questions in the future.
Oh, and let me add that nice looking grips are getting really hard to find out in the wild. I just go to my basement, but if you don't have nice ones on hand, and another gun comes already equipped the way you would like it, why the stalling? Just head out and get the gun.
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[QUOTE=rburg;135732440]I've got to ask why you'd ask a question like that to a bunch of gun whores?
Yeah - I knew the answer but it really is as much fun for me to read the answers as it was ( I assume ) for all you guys to write them creatively!
The store is about 30 miles from here and I will need a reasonable excuse to head over that way.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
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And I almost forgot - my other 4"66 has Pachmayrs and no wood at all.
So......
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I had 6 up until about 2 weeks ago, a friend with an absolute mint 2 1/2" Colt Diamondback want to swap even.I could not turn that deal down.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Col Defender
Local dealer has an absolutely gorgeous 4" Model 66-1 with perhaps the prettiest original grips I have ever seen. No box, papers or anything but this gun is near perfect. If it's been shot my eyes can't tell it.
He wants $550 but maybe I could get it for $500 or at least close.
The problem is I already have three model 66's (various dash numbers) - 6", 4" and a snubbie.
Do the S&W Accumulator Rules allow yet another one? What to do?
Clearly I am in need of advice. :-)
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You are allowed to buy it, but not keep it. Send it immediately to me and I will keep it with the five model 66's I already have.....
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Sounds like a winner to me. Heck I bought one today as well 66-1 4". When I get time later in the week I will have to unveil it, have lot's of quesitons as a newbie.
How does a person tell if it has the target trigger? Is that the one that is serrated?
Report back and let us know. You should have it home by now.
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acp,
Very wise words indeed, will do my level best to abide by the wisdom.
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Uh just one little request. Leave some for me...PLEASE! Dale
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Uh just one little request. Leave some for me...PLEASE! Dale
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Too late, Badkarma.....
The last ones were sold today at 5:30. No early ones will ever be available again anywhere... If you find one it will be a counterfeit. Call me immediately with the the location so I can immediately investigate!!!!
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I had 6 up until about 2 weeks ago, a friend with an absolute mint 2 1/2" Colt Diamondback want to swap even.I could not turn that deal down.
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How does a person tell if it has the target trigger? Is that the one that is serrated?
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The target trigger is the widest of the three. It is wider than the trigger guard. The combat trigger is the same width as the trigger guard and is smooth. The standard trigger is narrower than the trigger guard and is serrated. The target trigger is also serrated. HTH
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Quote:
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The target trigger is the widest of the three. It is wider than the trigger guard. The combat trigger is the same width as the trigger guard and is smooth. The standard trigger is narrower than the trigger guard and is serrated. The target trigger is also serrated. HTH
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'd say I've got the "base" model, standard service trigger and smooth wood grips.
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I'll be the dissenting voice here. I think it's absurd to buy multiple copies of the same gun over and over. I barely see much reason to by the same caliber Smith over and over even if the models have some differences.
I have far, far better things to do with my money. Whether it be buying additional *varied* guns or other, even more important, things like retirement or extra on the mortgage.
Of course, it's called *personal* finance for a reason. So, as long as you're saving appropriately, if that's where you want to spend your extra money knock yourself out.
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You're all wrong. The Accumulation rules only allow for one of each barrel length. You are supposed to PM me the contact person and phone number at that store so I can buy it!!!
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This is a trick question, isn't it? I have four model 66s so far, and I don't think I am done yet.
But gr7070 has a point about personal finances. Take care of necessities first, fund your retirement adequately, and then have fun.
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Too Late - it's gone
He who hesitates is lost!! I went to the store this morning and it is already sold.
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I'll be the dissenting voice here. I think it's absurd to buy multiple copies of the same gun over and over. I barely see much reason to by the same caliber Smith over and over even if the models have some differences.
I have far, far better things to do with my money. Whether it be buying additional *varied* guns or other, even more important, things like retirement or extra on the mortgage.
Of course, it's called *personal* finance for a reason. So, as long as you're saving appropriately, if that's where you want to spend your extra money knock yourself out.
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Valid point as far as it goes, but it paints with a pretty broad brush.
As a young man I sold off assets that had paid for themselves though a hobby/job I had and put that meager grub stake into firearms. Then I proceeded to look at those as an asset - traded or sold only to acquire another I wanted more. Very few times in almost 40 years I have reached into my wallet to expand the collection - Instead I found ways of indulging in my passion that produced income (reloading, gunsmithing work, an FFL for several years) that was applied to the collection, so in effect, the hobby paid for itself.
I tip my hat to those fortunate enough to indulge the collecting/accumulating itch by virtue of their liquidity and good fortune /hard work. That ain't all of us. I've had guys whine to me that they "can't afford the kind of guns" I have. I can usually point out to them that if they ditched that pack of ciggies they smoke everyday, that case of brew they consume weekly, or the latest motorcycle, jet ski, flashy car, camper, etc . . . they could afford what they wanted - the point is, the ARE affording what they want if the bank gets it's money on a regular basis.
Now, explaining to 'she who must be obeyed' that turning that ever appreciating asset into cash to buy a new car, a vacation, clothes, or whatever is a waste of resources is futile at times, since she refuses to see that in a few years anything the money would be spent on will be gone, used up, obsolete or residing in a landfill, while the guns that are in the safe will only be worth more. And like gold or diamonds, they can usually be made into the liquid asset in short order should it become truly necessary.
And, FWIW, I don't buy multiple copies of identical guns - to many variations out there to drool over
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Go Ye and picketh up thy 66 and protectith it and nurture it all the days of your life. Thou shalt keepeth it in an arid and safe place that neither rusteth or damage becometh it not. Nor shall thy government ruleth not that thou shalt not bear the 66, but freely join with it in your goings and comings. And thou shall use the mighty 66 to expel all lead from thy dwelling, and declare war on all target and threatening objects. And thou shalt be happy forthwith.
Merry Christmas all.
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I'd be all over it at that price, but I don't have any 66's.
Yet...
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I just bought my first 66-3, and if all of them are as nice as the one i got, i think you should have as many as you want.
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If there's one thing I learned about finding a gun you like for sale.....if you hesitate, you're probably going to miss out on it.
I currently have (3) 66's. Two in the 4" version, the other a 2 1/2"
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