66 no dash

[mrpendleton]

Hey folks, I'm new to the forum, but I have been shooting S & W revolvers for years. I bought a model 66 no dash with original box
and paper work, no tools, about 10 years ago for $350. I was wondering what the current value may be. The serial number is
4k66966. Can anyone tell me the approximate date of manufacture?

 

[kbm6893]

Hey folks, I'm new to the forum, but I have been shooting S & W revolvers for years. I bought a model 66 no dash with original box
and paper work, no tools, about 10 years ago for $350. I was wondering what the current value may be. The serial number is
4k66966. Can anyone tell me the approximate date of manufacture?

800. At least. Could go over a grand if it had original stocks.

 

[mrpendleton]

Great I have the stocks.

 

[Mark6005]

Great gun hope you don't plan to sell it? Just picked up today my 66-1 4 inch sn 55k48xx. It's a 79 model obviously yours a few years before. Think the no dash was like 1970 to maybe 77? Someone on here can tell you

 

[TDC]

You have an early Mod 66 no-dash that fortunately still has the original all stainless sights, trigger stop and original "football" stocks.

Early Mod. 66s with those features, and in like new condition are becoming very difficult to find.

Condition of the firearm is important and that commonly can only be determined by a hands-on appraisal if the gun isn't new in the original box.

Mod 66 no-dash prices can range widely. Current values I've observed have run from $500 for good condition "shooter grade" guns up to $1200 for all original, new in original box guns with sealed tools and original paperwork. The 2 1/2" early 66s can bring even more.

It's getting to a point where these guns in premium condition should probably be put away and replaced for field use with shooter grade guns to protect their collect-ability and escalating value.

The pictures below are of an all original "2K" serial no-dash that I'm the original owner of.

Congratulations on owning one of S&W's truly classic firearms!

 

[K31]

That is a gem stainless rear site and all! It appears to be in great shape too. IMO I would hold on to that one.

 

[bananaman]

Welcome to the FORUM! Sure is a good looking 66! The factory grips mean a lot value wise. Are they magna, or target? Your no dash has the all stainless rear sights. My 67 is the same way. Early guns had them and were later changed. Bob

 

[mrpendleton]

Thanks for the responses! The original stocks are target stocks. The gun is in great shape, but not perfect. I shoot it a few times each year. I also have a model 19-4 that is my main shooter. I don't plan on selling it. I was just curious about the value.

 

[Usmc5811]

There is a 66-0 for sale locally for $640. It has the red ramp and a set of hogues, but it is a snubby. If I could get him down to $575 I would snatch it up.

 

[b.guggenmos]

I got this 66-1 a while back and because of the gun, box and tools all being mint it is going to sit for awhile. Congrats on your no dash.

 

[flundertaker]

800. At least. Could go over a grand if it had original stocks.

I would be surprised......

......pleasantly since I own one.

 

[MTKTM]

The earliest 66s came out in 1970 if I recall. I wanted one bad back then, and when I got out of the Army in '72 I looked far and wide, but no luck. One day that year I found a 67 in a shop and bought it. I wanted the big magnum, not a wimpy 38, but figured beggers couldn't be choosers. I loved the idea of stainless steel for a handgun back then, and there were very few to be found anywhere. So an early 66 was rare even back when they were being made! I still have my old 67, stainless sights (which I blackened with a wooden match or candle so I could see them in bright sunlight) and all.

 

[shouldazagged]

Welcome from Louisville. That's a fantastic find.

 

[Isis1200L]

That is a gem stainless rear site and all! It appears to be in great shape too. IMO I would hold on to that one.

Welcome to the forum from CT. K31's got the right idea.

 

[MTKTM]

There is a 66-0 for sale locally for $640. It has the red ramp and a set of hogues, but it is a snubby. If I could get him down to $575 I would snatch it up.

I've wanted a 6" 66 for a long time. I saw one at a gunshow a few years ago that was pristine, but no box/papers. It did have the OEM target stocks. They were asking $550 for it and I thought a "fair" price was $500 at the time. They would not come down so I walked away. I guess that's okay, it's what we do in matters such as this, but I will say this: I would far rather have the 66 in my safe today than the $50 bill in my wallet. I have regretted not ponying up the extra $ ever since!

Whether this thought applies to your current situation or not, I do not know, but I'd say that $640 for a snub 66 in this day-and-age isn't too outrageous.