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Probably, need to find a grip adaptor, either Tyler T grip or BK.
JohnnieBoy
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Just curious, what does a 66-2 snub in nice condition go for in Tennessee? If you don't mind me asking...
$900. Also came with a never used Bianchi Black Widow holster.
lamarw
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Congrats on your new revolver. It is a nice carry gun and fun to shoot. Below is a poor picture of my 66-2 with a Tyler.
I acquired it at a local auction back in July 2016 without a holster for $450.00. It is not a fair comparison since guns were selling for a lot less back then plus I thought I did rather well back at the time..
I acquired it at a local auction back in July 2016 without a holster for $450.00. It is not a fair comparison since guns were selling for a lot less back then plus I thought I did rather well back at the time..
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Great choice. Smiths like those in that good of shape are getting harder to find at anywhere close to a reasonable price. They will only rise in value I believe. I bet it will be a good shooter also. Enjoy it in good health.
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Congrats to you. Nice find.
Richard Simmons
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Congratulations! That is an exceptional attractive firearm and well photographed.
All else being equal I don't think it matters if it's blue or stainless both going to be of same value. My personal preference is a blued 19. When it comes to a "if you can find one for sale" revolver $900 seems to be a fair price especially when it's the perfect carry revolver with a stellar reputation.
Factory nickle plating always commands an extra $50 to $75 over blue, given identical models and identical condition. Stainless models usually go for about $50 over blued models.
Very nice, I have one of those also!
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Really nice,I have not carried mine in a couple months.You have inspired me to pull it out of the safe
Lilly
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Wow, these items have really gone up lately.
I purchased mine in 1983 as a backup duty/off duty weapon. The price new back then was $240, I added Pachmayr grips which suited me better for close quarters combat shooting.
I misplaced mine for about 5 years after I retired, but found it in the bottom of a box.
I wonder what my 657 3-inch, with gorgeous grips, would be worth today?
I purchased mine in 1983 as a backup duty/off duty weapon. The price new back then was $240, I added Pachmayr grips which suited me better for close quarters combat shooting.
I misplaced mine for about 5 years after I retired, but found it in the bottom of a box.
I wonder what my 657 3-inch, with gorgeous grips, would be worth today?
xfarfuldog
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Congratulations on a great gun. I purchased another 66 ND 2 1/2 inch last Saturday as well. That makes my 3rd snubby to go along with my 5 other model 66's. All P & R. Excellent guns.
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I have a 66-1 in stainless and 3"barrel. Glad yours found a new home
Lilly
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Rather rare in 3 inch. I like the extra length.
bigbob76
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Congratulations!
A lot! That was a limited production revolver, about 5500 made and prized by collectors of the S&W 41 Magnum revolvers.
I inherited (4 ea) mdl 66 (no dash) when my bother died. Sold 3 of them (1973, 1974, 1976). Remaining one has full stainless rear sight and full stainless front sight. The 3 sold (at auction) went for $660, $625, and $575. This was about 3 years ago.
jjdoodah
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I had a 66-2 in the '70's and let it get away....not to fear, I picked another one a couple of years ago. I think it's my favorite wheel gun. My model 28 4" is also a good choice for an N frame. Both are accurate for short barrels (I use .38). I put Hogue grips on whatever I'm going to shoot, to save the wood ones, if they're in mint condition.
Keep up the collecting...
Keep up the collecting...
Hair Trigger
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The dash numbers on M19 and M66 don't "match up". M19 from dash 4 back are pinned/recessed guns, M66 and M66-1 are P&R. The M66 wasn't released until 1970, where the M19 was introduced in 1955 (Combat magnum) until assigned the model number in 1957. So, given the same dash number, I'd say a M19 would be worth more as a collectible.
Stainless is the only way the M66 comes, and I don't believe 3" barrel was available on the dash-1. They do have a 2-1/2" available on the round butt frame. Looks just like OP's gun, except the dash 1 is pinned/recessed.
OP, you're gonna love that revolver. I find the small grips give great control on a gun that size, and I was surprised that my hand wasn't beat to heck after range practice like I thought it would be. I changed my factory stocks for a set of Altamont stocks the same size, so I can keep my OE ones in perfect condition. I found my M66-1 ANIB and unfired at a gun show a few months ago. Didn't get quite as good a deal as you did, though.
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