Looking for Info on on a SW Model 66 2-1/2"

[Square Grouper]

Been reading posts on here about Model 66 revolvers. I have a Model 66 that was my Grandfathers and I'd like to find some history on it. Also, I see where there is dash and no dash? Can someone explain that to me? Here's some pictures:

I'd like to have the gun polished and put a new grip on it to get it into a nice condition. It's got my Grandfather's initials engraved on it and has quite a bit of sentimental value. I believe he purchased it in the mid to late 70's? The serial Number is 215K668 Thanks for the help.

 

[Square Grouper]

Been reading posts on here about Model 66 revolvers. I have a Model 66 that was my Grandfathers and I'd like to find some history on it. Also, I see where there is dash and no dash? Can someone explain that to me? Here's some pictures:

I'd like to have the gun polished and put a new grip on it to get it into a nice condition. It's got my Grandfather's initials engraved on it and has quite a bit of sentimental value. I believe he purchased it in the mid to late 70's? The serial Number is 215K668 Thanks for the help.

 

[skeezix]

Welcome to the Forum, Square.

The "dash number" (i.e. 66-2 as the model number) indicates an engineering change of some sort from the original production version of the gun -- which is usually a "no dash" model number.

Your gun was packaged/shipped in in 1982 and should be a model 66-2.

Here's where to find the model number.

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[Square Grouper]

Thanks for the info! COuldn't tell if there was a dash there or not.

 

[lithgow]

That looks kinda like a dash 1 with a 2 overstamp?

 

[yugolovr]

That is a great looking 66 you have there. I wouldn't do anything to that gun. she's perfect just the way she is. I would put a better set of grips on her for shooting and that is about it. If you swap the grips just make sure you don't lose those that came with it.

 

[Square Grouper]

Yeah funny how it looks like that, the dash with the 2 overstamp. Maybe it was Friday afternoon.

Thanks for the advice! Was thinking of polishing it up shiny since I like the look. Where can I get a new set of grips?

 

[NFrameFred]

Originally posted by Square Grouper:


Thanks for the advice! Was thinking of polishing it up shiny since I like the look. Where can I get a new set of grips?

Post a WTB in the Classifieds and you'll probably get a dozen offers pretty quick. That, or check out eVilBay - always grips there.

 

[Beerman]

Pretty revovler!!!! Even has engraving of Gramps Intitials!!!