66-2?

[Steveyb]

Have a chance to get a 4in 66-2 in a trade. He said he thinks its a 66-2 but its nice pinned and recessed. What would the value be in the 66-2 in great condition. He wants to trade it for my sig Legion .40

 

[Jeppo]

I don’t see the pin.

 

[MrG5122]

No pin, no recess.

 

[reccpd101]

I just bought one from a forum member here for $750. It shoots great.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

he told you its P&R ?

 

[BAM-BAM]

A 66-2 wouldn't be P&R'ed

 

[stansdds]

No, the 66-2, introduced in 1982, eliminated the barrel pin and the recessed chambers. Also, the cylinder was lengthened a tiny bit. I see neither a pinned barrel nor a cylinder with recessed chambers in the pics posted.


As for trading value, if it is mechanically sound, no excessive wear, has not had its factory finish altered, and comes with its original box, papers, and tools, these days, I'd say it would be around $900. No box, papers, tools, then it drops to the $700 to $800 area. That's my opinion, not based on some of the insane online auction bids, but taking into consideration desirability and current market forces and resultant prices. Also consider that S&W is not making these old revolvers anymore, how badly do you want what is now considered to be a classic S&W 357 Magnum revolver?

 

[bigfatty]

Have him open the cylinder and look at the model number; it's not rocket science. It isn't pinned. It's possible that it might have a recessed cylinder if it's an early 66-2. I personally wouldn't pay over $800 for it, and I wouldn't trade a Sig Legion for it.

 

[ken158]

Every answer you received is correct. I would not look at it as a “chance to get it” as if it was a holy grail. There are zillions of 66’s out there - far more then SIG Legions... The 66-2 is not P&R and your seller representing it as such would only make me wonder what else is being mis-represented about this gun.

 

[double-dipper]

stansdds nailed it!!!

 

[Steveyb]

Thanks guys. Yeah I knew it smelled funny. I'm going to pass.

 

[Hasbeen1945]

When you horse trade. Try to wind up with the best horse. Does not always happen but you can get lucky.

 

[AveragEd]

There are a few variations of the 4" Model 66-2. As shown in the photos below of mine, some have target triggers and hammers while others also have a trigger stop which other Forum members have regarded as slightly uncommon. The one you're considering has none of those features.

Ed

 

[Muley Gil]

There are a few variations of the 4" Model 66-2. As shown in the photos below of mine, some have target triggers and hammers while others also have a trigger stop which other Forum members have regarded as slightly uncommon. The one you're considering has none of those features.

Ed

In my experience, S&W built many of their target sighted K frames with the cutout for the trigger stop. IIRC, in the late '70s-early '80s, the factory sent out a flier advising that law enforcement users should remove the stop due to the fact that the screw can loosen and the stop can work loose and block the trigger from cycling.

 

[AveragEd]

I've read the same thing but four-inch guns are seldom considered "target" models, thus the inclusion of a stop on those guns seems curious.

Ed

 

[Muley Gil]

I've read the same thing but four-inch guns are seldom considered "target" models, thus the inclusion of a stop on those guns seems curious.

Ed

Usually, the 2 1/2", 3" and 4" revolvers with target sights were considered law enforcement or self defense models and after the flyer from the factory came out, I have seldom seen these revolvers with the trigger stop installed. Of course, a stop could be installed post factory.

I changed my post above to read "target sighted".