66-2 6" stainless with original wood grips

[builder1]

I live her in the NASHVILLE TN area. Wondering if there was any value to these revolvers now since it is a 6" barrel and was wondering if anyone has any interest in purchasing if the price is something I would want to accept ?


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[apollo99]

S&W 66-2 is a fine revolver, condition plays a big part in pricing. The shorter the barrel also has a lot to do with pricing. A 95% 6" goes for $450-$550, 4" maybe $600-$650, a 2 1/2" I've been seeing them around $800. There seems to be a big premium around here in Arizona for the snubbies. I don't see many 3" 66s so I didn't include them in the pricing.

 

[builder1]

S&W 66-2 is a fine revolver, condition plays a big part in pricing. The shorter the barrel also has a lot to do with pricing. A 95% 6" goes for $450-$550, 4" maybe $600-$650, a 2 1/2" I've been seeing them around $800. There seems to be a big premium around here in Arizona for the snubbies. I don't see many 3" 66s so I didn't include them in the pricing.

This is a 98% pistol that has been stored for the past 30 years . I bought the y " barrel because at the time I thought it was more accurate . It is a tack driver for certain as I have been able to shoot the heads off of water snakes while swimming in our pond ! I thought it may have some value , but it appears not so much .


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[AveragEd]

Don't give up on that fine gun so easily. Not everyone is into snub-nose revolvers so there is a market for that gun. Yes, the shorter barrels are more popular right now but if someone whose preference is for target shooting is looking for a gun, you have a prospective buyer.

Ed

 

[Mistered]

I wish you were in Oregon - It would be a DONE DEAL!

 

[bountyhunter]

In Cali you could probably get a grand for it.

 

[apollo99]

In Cali any off roster in state privately owned gun gets a premium. If it was that easy to import guns there it would be a great cottage industry for someone.

 

[jdlii]

builder1,

I went to a small gun show this morning here in Tullahoma. An individual seller had the exact Mod. 66 that you have described with a price tag of $650.00. He said that he could do better and I believe $600 or maybe $575 could have bought that firearm.

It was a 6" barrel with target grips, red ramp, etc.. A very fine revolver. I have owned one and sold it to buy a 686.

 

[builder1]

What are everyone's thoughts on Model 66 vs 686 for all around quality ?


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[Eddietruett]

I think the 66 and 686 are two of the best revolvers around. I have both in all barrel lengths and shoot them often. No difference in quality to me, both have their merits. Full lug on 686 makes hot loads easier to handle.

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Thicker forcing cone on the 686 will handle a lot more hotter magnum rounds than the 66. I have a 6" 66-2 Indiana State Police 50th Anniversary gun I shoot nothing but my hand loaded 38's in so forcing cone damage is a non issue. Did I mention it is an oh so fine shooter.

 

[Green Frog]

I bought a police trade-in Model 66 no dash with a 4" barrel and beat-up wood stocks. Over several years it got a variety of stocks until I discovered the perfection (for me) of the smooth, finger grip combat type straight from the factory as well as a fresh 6" barrel. This was my main revolver through the large '80s and '90s and never failed me. Then about 8 years ago I embarked on Project 616 and my faithful friend was rewarded with yet another barrel and a custom cut cylinder to become a 327 Fed Mag. About this time, I decided I really "needed" a 6" 357 after all, so I went out and got myself a 6" Model 686 no dash to add to the herd. I think I now have the best of all worlds, and specifically to the OP, a 6" 357 of either Model just "feels right" to me... I just wouldn't want to be without one or the other. JMHO,YMMV!

Froggie

 

[Tom_R]

What are everyone's thoughts on Model 66 vs 686 for all around quality ?


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They are both awesome. The 66 is more old school, the 586/686 family may be the best .357s ever made when all things are considered. They are the best of the 27s and the 19s/66s combined, and don't have any of the "bad points", not there are many bad points mind you.

If you are looking to sell that model 66-2, list it one forum here.

If you ask $650 plus $25.00 for FFL and shipping fees, someone will snag it if you put good pics up.

A pre-lock model 66 of any barrel length. Is very desirable.

They don't make them like this anymore.

That 66 would sell quickly on this forum in my opinion.