It Happened Again, New To Me Model 66-2 3 Inch Round Butt

[Model39]

When I picked up my latest find (an early 1970's Model 60) last week, one of the gun shop's part-time employees quietly asked me if I was interested in buying his 3" Model 66-2, stating the need to pay some bills. When given the price, lets just say, I couldn't refuse. I bought one last summer, and never expected to buy another one, but being the kind of guy who likes to help others, I bought it. I registered it today, and brought it home. The grips on the gun are signed on the back "Craig Spegel 2006". I not sure what kind of wood this is. The gun also has/came with the standard Walnut checkered service grips. This Model 66-2 differs quite a bit from the 66 (no dash) 3" I already had owned, which makes getting this an interesting companion gun. I added a picture of my other 66 for comparison. The Walnut grips are from Keith Brown with ivory inlays.

 

[Maximumbob54]

That's it, you are officially cursed with the S&W disease...

 

[.357magger]

You already know my opinion of your no dash. Now I can hate you even more!

VERY nice lil combo you got going there Compadre.

 

[busabill1397]

awesome find!!! its nice to get a good deal like that

 

[tekarra]

Very nice pair indeed. Will two lead to a third?

 

[sw44spl]

very nice 66 cant beat them 3 inch barrels.

 

[18DAI]

Very nice Model39!! Congrats!

It doesn't get any better than that in a sixgun. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI.

 

[rmcnelly]

Super nice! Please let us know how you like the Spegel grips.

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

"Again?" I'm still trying to get it to happen to me once! Very nice find BTW

 

[Shooting4life]

Looking good. Wish I had you problems.

 

[papajohn428]

26 years ago, a friend of mine acquired a 66 three-inch. I admired it, and he let me shoot it. You could say it was love at first shot. I offered to buy it, but he refused.

Fast forward to now...........I have half a dozen three-inch revolvers, most of them by S&W, and he still has his Model 66. And negotiations continue. When he said, "From my cold dead hands," I replied, "If necessary..............."

 

[Sportsterguy]

Very nice revolver and congrats. Think that 3" 66 is my favorite revolver of all time.

 

[Poohgyrr]

What they said!!

 

[jughed440]

very nice pair!!! buy some lottery tickets.

 

[Allen-frame]

Well done. I too love those " Do you like the Revolver" questions.

Will you be in Orlando this month??

Good luck
Allen

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I really don't harbor a jealous rage (yes I do), but you really have a winner there. All I have is a 3 inch M19, nickle, circa 1969. Got it from HH Harris in Chicago, kind of the John Jovino of Illinois. Can't carry it any more, its too nice.

 

[cmercer62]

I am envious. They make a handsome pair don't you think?

 

[MO_mule]

Model39,

Alright, that's it. I'm driving up there just to rub the top of your noggin in the hopes that some of your S&W mojo or good karma or whatever it is will rub off and I, too, will enjoy a great find.

Beautiful acquisitions you have there. Good work in jumping at the opportunity.

Chris