3 inch 66-3 with Craig Spegel grips

[LPD256]

I was fortunate to be able to purchase a 66-3 with a 3 inch barrel from Chris Andersen on the Forum a few weeks ago. It had very nice target grips. At the gun show this weekend I was able to acquire some Craig Spegel grips from my friend Tim O'Laughlin. They are now together. Thanks to both members. This is a grail gun for me. I've requested a letter but believe this gun was part of a 250 gun shipment to RSR in 1989. Please enjoy.

 

[ladder13]

Those Spegels are spectacular. Gun is not too bad either congrats.

 

[LPD256]

Those Spegels are spectacular. Gun is not too bad either congrats.

Thanks. First set of Spegels for me. Only a good friend would part with them.

 

[GSP Fan]

Somehow I missed seeing that one for sale. Nice snag on both the gun and the grips

 

[LPD256]

Somehow I missed seeing that one for sale. Nice snag on both the gun and the grips

I happened to look at the right time. It was on sale for about 15 minutes. Honestly I was just looking. Didn't intend to buy a gun that day. Thanks.

 

[GSP Fan]

When your not looking is when you find something you can't live without. Maybe I need to stop looking.....nah what fun would that be.

 

[Glashaus]

Very nice, I picked up my 3" M66-3 when I wasn't looking, great S&W's!

 

[John Patrick]

Beautiful! I admit to being jealous! Congrats.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Good catch..... bought two 3" 66-3 in 1988 ... from a distributor in the Harrisburg Pa area.. fire sale after a year on his shelves.... $270 out the door with a action job.

Currently have three; two -3s and a -4 I got used around the turn of the century.......... all wear Spegel Boot grips!!

Edit: see you got the "Extended" Boot grips on that gun... for me Boot Grips for three inch barrels or less.. "Extended" for 4" or longer....


My friend it doesn't get any better in a carry .357!!!!

 

[roninsan]

I've looked and looked and then stopped looking and still couldn't pick one up. 270?? I hate you.
I'm gonna send a 2.5" to Throne arms along with some parts and have them make me one. Of course, two days after I get it.....

 

[boykinlp]

That is a very cool revolver. It just reminds me that I have never owned a 3" revolver or any Spegel grips. I hope to remedy that one day!
Larry

 

[xfarfuldog]

Don't want to hijack thread but I have a question. I have 2 three inch 66's. One is AHL (which I believe is Ashland) and the other is BBN. Can I infer that my second 66 is from RSR?

 

[LPD256]

Don't want to hijack thread but I have a question. I have 2 three inch 66's. One is AHL (which I believe is Ashland) and the other is BBN. Can I infer that my second 66 is from RSR?

I'm guessing since my gun and your gun are both BBN that's true. The Ashland guns were 66-2. The RSR guns were 66-3.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Don't want to hijack thread but I have a question. I have 2 three inch 66's. One is AHL (which I believe is Ashland) and the other is BBN. Can I infer that my second 66 is from RSR?

The Ashland are -2s and IIRC are all AHL

There were also several smaller runs of -3s and -4s ...... my -3s went to a distributor around Harrisburg Pa. 1987-88

 

[LPD256]

The Ashland are -2s and IIRC are all AHL

There were also several smaller runs of -3s and -4s ...... my -3s went to a distributor around Harrisburg Pa. 1987-88

Mine shipped in March of 1989.

 

[WardenRoss]

Congrats!

My 3" (Ashland) was my workhorse for many years. My favorite revolver.

 

[yugolovr]

Congratulations on your find. Those grips really compliment that shooter as well.