It’s wrong to brag right? 3” Model 66-3

[Revolver Man]

A friend of mine let me buy his one owner Model 66-3 with a 3" barrel. It's in great condition and has been mostly safe kept and shot little. He still had the original box, wrapping paper and paperwork. He let me have it for $800. Always wanted a 3" and
I'm a K Frame lover. So be honest with me, how good of a deal did I really get?

 

[ImDrRich]

Go ahead and brag - you are one lucky guy! Congrats on a great gun - and a great friend, too.

 

[ExRanger714]

Only thing that would have beat that is if he had two and you sent me one.

Nice catch at that price due to knowing the history on the gun and the box, etc.

 

[brjr51]

I'd of jumped on that one. Congrats, you did good.

 

[Ranger514]

I saw some dings on the wood, but otherwise, it looks great. Given the history, box, and papers, I'd say you did just fine, considering that package could easily be valued well over $1K. They don't build them like that any more, either. I'd love to own it as a companion to my 2.5" 66-3. Congratulations!

 

[zogger]

Good deal on a super gun! Fire away!

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

I think the 3" was the correct barrel length. Perfect balance for me. Most naturally pointing gun Ive ever shot
IMHO That right there is Smiths best 357

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

You overpaid by a couple hundred but I would be willing to help you out and give you what you paid for it.

 

[Revolver Man]

That's so nice of you!lol

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Just figured maybe your wife was mad you paid too much and I would do what I can to get you out of hot water.lol.

 

[Revolver Man]

I was smart about it. She doesn't know!lol

 

[Jtown]

Seems just a bit on the high side but with the box and paper work it is okay. Very nice gun
Walt

 

[snubbyfan]

Brag away, that's a little beauty!

 

[fortyshooter]

Very nice 66 and think you bought well at that price.

 

[S&W ucla]

Maybe one of the Ashland Shooter's supply special runs. Very nice catch!!

 

[vigil617]

Wrong to brag? I think not. A wonderful gun, and you did just fine on the price. You owe your buddy a solid, down the road. In the meantime, fire away with .38 Specials and once in a while, a smattering of 357 Magnums for extra fun.

 

[norsemanhp]

S&W 66

You did very well! Excellent price on a great revolver.

 

[old bear]

Revolver Man, yod did just FINE. About 2 years ago, I paid a lot more than you did with the box and all the items it shipped with. The only difference is/was the one I got had an order date the matched my birth month and day.

 

[John Fugate]

Seems just a bit on the high side but with the box and paper work it is okay. Very nice gun
Walt

800.00 dollars seems a bit high for this gun to you ?

 

[BAM-BAM]

That about $475 more than I paid for my last one a used -4 and $530 more than I paid for each of the first two.......... both -3s in 1988.

"You have a good friend ..... with everything that could be worth closer to $1500 at a auction.