Local Gun Show Delivers a 66-2 2.5

[DAdams]

I have been become enamoured with the model 19 and 66 2.5 inch Smiths, thanks to this Forum!!

I recently found a NIB 19-4, so nice I'm going to look at it for awhile before subjecting it to the range.

The 19 and photos here convinced me I needed a 66. My plan was to find one that was suitably used so I wouldn't be tempted to put it away.

Went to a gun show in Knoxville and waited for the last day and the last two hours thinking whatever was left might be subject to better prices.

I was surprised to find four 66s in 2.5 inch, one too nice (box didn't match). One that was mechanically deficient although in good cosmetic shape, one that was beat to death and too expensive, and this one. Never fired (supposedly) very light turn line, locks up tight, box (not a SN match) and tools. I would describe it as 99.5%. 66-2 and it is not going in the safe. There, now I have the 19 and 66 out of my system I'm moving on.

The light reflections are the XMas Tree lights.

What nice revolvers.

 

[everReady Rob]

You take a nice picture, good looking guns.

 

[coiler666]

Great find on a super nice gat, congrats!

 

[DAdams]

I really like that no lock look.

 

[18DAI]

Congrats! It doesn't get any better than that 66-2 snubby in a S&W revolver. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI

 

[jimmyjoe]

I'd like to find one of those under my Christmas tree.

 

[mag318]

Now you need a 3" 66 to go along with it. Great looking 66 from when they were still well made.

 

[Blacksmith58]

This one followed me home a few years ago! Love it!!!

 

[getoff]

i got my 66 no dash, pinned, recessed this year. love it! nice pics. you are going to forget all about the price you paid, as this firearm is about priceless as far as i am concerned. congrats, and happy holidays!

 

[lhump1961]

One of my favorites...nice catch.

 

[wheelyfun66]

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Because they do not make them anymore...I always feel like the 19/66 snubs are the guns I would hoard...if I had the money!

 

[Sportsterguy]

Congrats! It doesn't get any better than that 66-2 snubby in a S&W revolver. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI

I'll second what 18DAI said! It's (2.5" 66-2) my new carry weapon after packing 1911's forever and a darn good one at that! Easier to pack, conceal and deadly accurate. With it and 2 speed loaders you're good to go on the SD front.

 

[JCS&W]

Thanks a bunch guys. I always considered myself an N frame guy. Then I made the mistake of picking up a M19 snub. Now I have four M19's, 3 -3's and a -4. After seeing this, now I want a M66, so thanks a bunch guys. It really never ends.

 

[sdg380]

Well, I guess while we're sharing, my -2 and -5:

 

[getoff]

Thanks a bunch guys. I always considered myself an N frame guy. Then I made the mistake of picking up a M19 snub. Now I have four M19's, 3 -3's and a -4. After seeing this, now I want a M66, so thanks a bunch guys. It really never ends.

thats for sure! my collection seems to grow by one or two a year. this year i tried to trade two of mine for one. thinned the safe a little with two trades... now i want to get another 66!

 

[bigtubby]

What would be a fair market price for a 66 2 1/2"? would there be a noticeable price difference on a P&R version if you could find one?

 

[MTKTM]

I picked up a nice nickel 19-4 2 1/2" a couple of months back, but am struggling with wanting to shoot it and also wanting to preserve it for posterity.

I had an issue with a phony box with the 19, it became the subject of a thread on here at the time. It was resolved and I got the gun at a good price, but it has now put me on a bit of a mini-crusade against phony or non-matching boxes. I'm no expert on this stuff, but am doing my utmost to educate myself. When I spot an obvious but not admitted mis-match between gun and box I'm going to call it out. There is no reason for it other than to scam someone, pure greed and deception, no nice way of putting it in my humble opinion.

 

[ConquestN98858]

My 66 2.5 inch... "Love It"

 

[18DAI]

bigtubby, locally the 2.5" 66-2 will bring $475 to $550 depending on condition and box, docs ect. IF you come across one that is. They are scarce.

The P&R 66 snub I've not seen for less than $600 in some time. In fact at last January's local big show I came across a 2.5" 66-1. 85% with no box or docs, $600 OTD FIRM. That was the last P&R 66 snub I've seen, locally, and only one I've come across in the last four years or so. Regards 18DAI

 

[bigtubby]

Thanks 18DAI good to know, anyone ever hear of a model 661 in .357? me neither so I made a call and ascertained it was a 66-1 snub asking price $400.00 OBO no box or docs. Didn't risk a offer just gave him full asking price as I could not meet until the next day had a few light scratches and goodyear grips but cleaned up real nice and has a nice set of magna's now. I new I got a good deal but did not realize they were bringing anywhere near $600.00 here she is has the large logo on the sideplate which I really like.