66-2 that was on GB

[JohnRippert]

Still popular as heck. Was watching a auction on GB that went out today around lunchtime. A 2.5in 66-2 with non original diamond magnas and a extra set of Pach's. Really nice gun, but I would not have bid the $905 that it went for. Item number was 941541019 if you want to look it up.

 

[raygixxer89]

How long was the bbl? I paid a lot more than that for my pristine 66-1 snubbie w/box.

 

[stansdds]

Prices since the pandemic remain high and with inflation, they are going to remain high and will likely go even higher. The auction you saw was for a 2 1/2 inch barrel Model 66, these short barrel revolvers are bringing the big money and that all started with the pandemic and was further fueled by social unrest and the 2020 election results.

 

[JohnRippert]

Oh, I understand why it went for that price, I just am not willing to spend that much on a SS revolver myself, as I prefer blued and then nickel over SS. Especially with non-correct grips and no box or accessories. Basically a nice shooter for more than shooter price IMO.

 

[Jeppo]

How long was the bbl? I paid a lot more than that for my pristine 66-1 snubbie w/box.

There's a complete and pristine 66-1 snubbie for sale locally, at $1800.

 

[raygixxer89]

There's a complete and pristine 66-1 snubbie for sale locally, at $1800.

Oh, I believe it. I paid about 1200 for mine on gb. Plus or minus a few bucks, can't really remember. But it came with oem combat stocks that are gorgeous.

 

[AveragEd]

I've recounted this story several times on this Forum but back when BO was elected and gun-grabbing fears ran rampant, I saw a like-new 2-1/2" Model 66-4 on GunBroker awaiting a first bid of $416. I had no interest in snubbies at the time but placed that opening bid just to get things started for the seller, fully expecting bidding to go crazy and drive it close to a grand. When the "Congratulations, you won Item #..." email came, I was shocked.

The gun almost appeared unfired and hasn't a mark on it. It came with a Pachmayr grip but it's worn several different sets of combat stocks since then. The last two photos are what it currently wears.

I'm now very glad I made that bid as it is one of my two favorite carry pieces.

Ed

 

[raygixxer89]

I've recounted this story several times on this Forum but back when BO was elected and gun-grabbing fears ran rampant, I saw a like-new 2-1/2" Model 66-4 on GunBroker awaiting a first bid of $416. I had no interest in snubbies at the time but placed that opening bid just to get things started for the seller, fully expecting bidding to go crazy and drive it close to a grand. When the "Congratulations, you won Item #..." email came, I was shocked.

The gun almost appeared unfired and hasn't a mark on it. It came with a Pachmayr grip but it's worn several different sets of combat stocks since then. The last two photos are what it currently wears.

I'm now very glad I made that bid as it is one of my two favorite carry pieces.

Ed

All 9f those stocks are gorgeous! I can't decide which i like best! Who makes them?

 

[Old cop]

I paid $600 for my four inch 1973 LNIB Model 66 several years ago.

 

[spin132]

I gave $950 for this package in 2019. Might have overpaid, but I'm happy with purchase!

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[PALADIN85020]

I'm very happy with this 66-2, vintage of November 1983. It has received a primo action job from Nelson Ford and I've polished it to really glitter. Ahrends stocks. One of my favorite carry pieces.

John

 

[CQB60]

There's always another,right? I like the M19 but my days of carrying one are over. Most days find a 640 or K6S on me.

 

[rbmac52]

All 9f those stocks are gorgeous! I can't decide which i like best! Who makes them?

Those stocks are from eBay seller "vitoonmakers". You can see his current offerings here:

https://www.ebay.com/str/discoveryatme/GRIPS/_i.html?store_cat=14560649018

 

[raygixxer89]

I gave $950 for this package in 2019. Might have overpaid, but I'm happy with purchase!

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You absolutely did not over pay for that beauty!

 

[raygixxer89]

Those stocks are from eBay seller "vitoonmakers". You can see his current offerings here:

https://www.ebay.com/str/discoveryatme/GRIPS/_i.html?store_cat=14560649018

Thank you!

 

[John Patrick]

Vitoonmakers on EBay is Vitoonwood on Amazon.

He does great work at rational prices. He lurks here too, I've read.

Some of his grips. The dark SB combats on the 66-1 (S&W SB combats on the 19-3,) on the 3" 65-5 LS, and on the 3" 547 (S&W RB combats on the 19-3.)

 

[raygixxer89]

Vitoonmakers on EBay is Vitoonwood on Amazon.

He does great work at rational prices. He lurks here too, I've read.

Some of his grips. The dark SB combats on the 66-1 (S&W SB combats on the 19-3,) on the 3" 65-5 LS, and on the 3" 547 (S&W RB combats on the 19-3.)

Those are gorgeous!

 

[jughed440]

I gave $950 for this package in 2019. Might have overpaid, but I'm happy with purchase!...

Nice 66!! You paid the going price, and you did very well.

The 66-2 on the top is my first S&W. I wasn't looking for another, but the local Sheriff's office issued 66-1 has some history behind it, and that made it a 'must have' for me. I paid the (then) fair asking prices for both.