Early Model 66 and 67 Stainless Rear Sight Value

[cololab]

I've kept this all stainless rear sight body and sight blade for an early production 4" Model 66 or Model 67 in case I ever needed it for my own replacement needs to keep my 66 no dash in original configuration.

I've recently been approached regarding selling it, but I have no idea about it's value, other than these assemblies appear difficult to find.

The photo isn't very good, but the sight assembly is complete and is not damaged.

Thx!

 

[Green Frog]

I only have one or two and hadn’t thought of selling them. Now I’ll be interested to see what other folks tell you they’re worth.
Froggie

 

[minconrevo]

I suspect some of the shiny SS ones were even tossed. They were miserable to use in bright sunlight. User fixable with a black Sharpie, but not all will think of that.

 

[Eddietruett]

I’ve seen a few for sale over the years. The price was always around $100

 

[cololab]

Thx for the opinions. I'm guessing the possible uncommon nature of finding one of these on the loose is balanced against the number of 66 no dash owners who either need or want one. Like all things; supply and demand.

 

[Protocall_Design]

The best fix for those is a black sight blade like on the blued ones.

 

[MelvinWalker]

I think I saw one in a complete parts kit a few years ago....The whole kit went for around $200 and included barrel, cylinder, grips and all internal parts, plus the sight.

 

[CHARLIE699]

These natural finish stainless rear sights stopped well before the -1 revisions. Many of the No-dash revolvers came with blackened rear sights and red ramp.
I never saw a 2.5" or 6" No-dash with the natural finish stainless rear sight (when new). Just the 4" 66's & 67's. BUT, that does not mean they never did.
That said, it was not uncommon at all to have your natural finish sight changed to the blackened one.

 

[Dino44]

I knew a husband-and-wife team that were frequent gun show vendors. They always had a good selection of S&W small parts, mostly still new in S&W packaging. Especially sights and blade kits. They always priced their parts in line with prices on Numrich Gun Parts.