Model 66-3 value

[kb1903]

I have a 66-3, 2 1/2 bbl. I have fired less than 200 rounds of 38 spl. lead from it. Have box and docs. I am considering selling as I don't really use it. Any help on value, both for private sale and selling to LGS? Thanks

 

[Rufus]

As a potential buyer, I'm not sure how much stock I put in the number of rounds that have been fired in a gun. There is simply no way to verify that information. For a private, face-to-face sale of the gun (providing it is in really good shape), I would guess you might get anywhere from $550 to $650 for it. Of course you will get many low-ball offers, but eventually someone will give a fair price for the gun. If your LGS is like the ones that I deal with, they will give you no more than 50% of what they will retail it for. So what that means is if they put a $699 price tag on it, you would hopefully get $350 on a trade-in.

I have been guilty of trading in a gun for much less than I could have sold it for in a face-to-face transaction because I REALLY wanted a gun that I saw under the counter. I always knew that I was getting screwed on the deal. Hopefully, I have become more patient in my gun dealings at this point. If I miss a buy, there is usually another one that I can find AFTER I sold my old gun in a private transaction. I live in Texas, so it is very easy for us to sell guns face-to-face. Good luck!

 

[MITCHB]

I just bought a really nice one in 2.5 in 66-1 from a guy in ky for 525 shipped, but i dont think he knew what he had,if yours is nice it will bring 700 easy,dont get in a hurry,ive seen them sell for as much as 1000 lately.You should really consider keeping it, its a smith thats really going to go up in value,especially is its a snubby,everyone loves them.

 

[qrachel]

Am interested - pics?

Take care,

Rachel

P.S. Keep the gun but if you are going to sell, then pics would be required for me. I'll PM you.

 

[Swabby]

There was one recently at my LGS for $700. It was nice, but I would not rate it excellent. For Central PA, that price was a little high. Depending on the condition of your M66, I would say $550 to $700.

 

[jjbrewst1]

Blue book says 675 with a add on of 10% for the 2 1/2 barrel and a premium with box. Its a great little gun.. I have one in HIGH POLISH. I love it just bought some Original Combats for it.. Be here in a week. I would imagine you could get 700 plus for it all day. especially off the forum.