Model 66-5, 3" Lew Horton?

[NewLdr]

Guys, hoping you can lay some good news on me with this one...

Just left a new local shop a couple hours ago, for which I went to get a new Glock 26 Gen 4 that I'd been wanting. While there I happened to look over and saw what appeared to be a 3" model 66 with faux ivory grips. Now I've been trying to locate a nice 66 for my mother, yes my mom...78 years old and cannot be talked out of a .357, mainly a 66 she wants. Long story shorter, I basically impulse-bought this gun and now that I'm home fear I may have paid too much for it, and want your guy's take on it. As stated, it's a 66-5, 3", in excellent condition, and he told me it was a Lew Horton Special. It has the faux-ivory grips, original box and all papers and receipts. It says on the original shop ticket that it is "1 of 293"....before I say what I gave, I would greatly appreciate hearing what you guys think would've been a fair price to pay for this...and any other info you would be good enough to share with me on this gun.

 

[feralmerril]

This one is a lew horton 66-3 one of three hundred. It is also ported. Is your 66-5 similar?

 

[murphydog]

It's listed in the SCSW, called the "Super K", product code 102719, produced in 1997 (no number made mentioned). Has the two-part Magna-Porting.

Someone here has one, but...I think anything less than $700 would be a pretty good deal, and the current market would be $2-300 higher.

 

[NewLdr]

I dont think it's either of those....

Thanks for the feedback, but it's not the F-Comp you have pictured, and don't think its a Super K either as it doesn't have any porting. I will get a pic of it posted tomorrow evening when I get home from work. It appears to be a pretty basic 66-5 with 3" barrel, the grips are the only thing that really appear different...but I'm not the aficionado yet like you guys.

 

[colt_saa]

Since you have the box, post the product code off the end label

 

[NewLdr]

Product code..

Since you have the box, post the product code off the end label

The product code is 102719, and the "Spec. Ord." on the box is 9013.

 

[colt_saa]

The product code is 102719, and the "Spec. Ord." on the box is 9013.

102719 is simply listed as 3" 66-5 RR WO RB service style faux ivory grips with no medallion

The SCSW does not show this as a Distributor Exclusive.

The Spec Ord number is just a date code. It indicates the revolver was manufactured on January 13th 1999

 

[KLYDE]

Don't worry about what you paid for it. Bottom line is that it is a nice gun and you now own it. I usually stop by the local gun store two or three times a week while on lunch to browse. The shelves are BARE!! Zero used guns and the owner is even having a hard time getting new pieces in. It has been like this for the last month or two. Be glad that you had the opportunity to make the purchase.

 

[NewLdr]

102719 is simply listed as 3" 66-5 RR WO RB service style faux ivory grips with no medallion

The SCSW does not show this as a Distributor Exclusive.

The Spec Ord number is just a date code. It indicates the revolver was manufactured on January 13th 1999

Thanks for the info on this...I started to worry that this might be the case after I got home with it. Though the original shop tag from the original sale said "Lew Horton Special" and "1 of 293", and on the box it says "Special", I began to feel like it might not be worth quite as much as I paid for it. I have, as probably many of you have, passed on several weapons for one reason or another (mostly figured I could beat the price elsewhere) that I later regretted not buying, and didn't want this to be one of those times.

I gave $1000 for it, and maybe it was some too much, but I mostly feel Klyde is right in that I should probably be glad that I was able to acquire it more than worry about the fact I may have give a couple hundred too much for it at current values. Just would've made it nicer knowing I didn't overspend for it.

 

[feralmerril]

That 66-3 that I showed, I paid around $650s for back around the 1990s. Its still about the very most I ever paid for a handgun and thats saying something as I also own several colt single actions I bought new plus a couple pythons. Seems that 66 wasnt quite new at the time but I wanted the ultimate. If I hadnt bought it, I doubt there would be a dime more in my check book today, or I would have one more item in the house or garage.

 

[murphydog]

Any 3" model 66, even used without a box, is pushing $1K currently...so I don't think you need to be too upset about paying that for yours (your mom's ).

 

[NewLdr]

Pic

Guys, very much appreciate your input. I feel good about the purchase at this point. Here is the pic of it...

 

[SuperMan]

The average going price for an excellent no box 3" 66 of most vintages is in the $850.00. I just saw one sell on GunBroker with box and paperwork for almost $1100. Since yours also has a documented factory simulated ivory grip you didn't get a bargain at a grande but you won't loose anything when you sell it either.

This is the first one I have ever seen that has those grips on it and product code documents such...

GREAT FIND!...now go find a gun for mom....Bob

 

[NewLdr]

Thanks very much for the input Superman, I do feel very good about the purchase at this point. I felt like, even at the time that while I wasn't "stealing" it at $1000, that I wasn't really paying too much either. Your guy's generous input has confirmed that for me.

And I know on the "now find one for Mom" comment...giving it to her tonight with a giant bow on it, gonna make sure she's aware of just how nice of a gift that is..lol. Would defiinitely love to have it myself, but between a 66 and 28, I'm a little partial to a nice 28. That'll be the one I get.

The average going price for an excellent no box 3" 66 of most vintages is in the $850.00. I just saw one sell on GunBroker with box and paperwork for almost $1100. Since yours also has a documented factory simulated ivory grip you didn't get a bargain at a grande but you won't loose anything when you sell it either.

This is the first one I have ever seen that has those grips on it and product code documents such...

GREAT FIND!...now go find a gun for mom....Bob

 

[jt1]

I think your Mom has good taste in guns. Congrats on finding her what she wanted.

John

 

[Dave T]

As others have said, any 3" 66 is selling for more than average prices these days. As a Christmas gift for your mom, you did just fine. Marry Christmas to her and to you.

Dave

 

[old bear]

Newldr, look at it this way, at a grand you did not overpay, you just bought a little bit ahead of the curve.

 

[TheTinMan]

Newldr, look at it this way, at a grand you did not overpay, you just bought a little bit ahead of the curve.

I recently paid $850 for a 3" Model 66-4. No box, no papers, traditional wood grips (not combats). I think you did just fine for that revolver with box and paperwork supporting the unusual grips.

Now all you need is a Tyler T-Grip substitute (forgot the name) so it's easier to shoot well.

Great present BTW! I gave the 3" Model 66-4 bought back in 1994 to my daughter and missed it so much I had to find another one.

 

[jeremyws1]

 

[AZRancher]

I would go an easy $1,000 without blinking (if in good shape), this revolver combined with a good leather "tom threepersons" holster makes for good carry.....give mom the glock, keep the steel!