I have an early model 66 357 combat revolver from 1972 or early 1973 with original box, paperwork and tools that I picked up from the original owner. I'd like to put the original grips on it so the serial number shows on the bottom of the frame. The existing grips covers the serial number up. Any help on where I can get original grips is appreciated
Model 66 grips
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The stocks that originally came on your revolver would be the same, cover the butt serial number, but would have the extractor relief (football) instead of the speedloader cut you currently have.
You could find and put magnas on it but square butt Model 66's came with target stocks.
You could find and put magnas on it but square butt Model 66's came with target stocks.
Mine is just about 2K from your SN. It came from the factory with target stocks.
Welcome to the forum.
You're looking for magnas if you want to see the serial number. They frequently come up for sale on the forum.
You're looking for magnas if you want to see the serial number. They frequently come up for sale on the forum.
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Your grips are square butt target grips, OP.
Those are square butt targets made from 1983-1992.
Your revolver has a square butt. That refers to the shape of the frame part of the grip. The backstrap makes a sharp turn to join the bottom (the part with the S/N). A round butt has a much more rounded transition between the backstrap and the bottom. I'm sure a search here will turn up photos of the differences. As someone stated, a square butt Model 66, of this vintage, came from the factory with target grips. Target grips are what you have. Square butt magna grips will also fit your revolver and they will be quite a bit smaller, and will allow your S/N to be visible.
These are the type of target grips your pistol came with according to the T on the box and the manufacturing date of 1972-1973. These were made from 1968-1983. They will cover up the butt serial number also. Only the magnas will show the serial number but they weren't original to your pistol according to the box.
Photo courtesy of Hoosier 45.
Photo courtesy of Hoosier 45.
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K Frame Square Butt Magna grips come up for sale quite regularly here on the forum. Try eBay as well.
Your Model 66 is a K frame so you'll want S&W K frame square butt target grips with the extractor relief (football cutout) if you go original, or the magnas shown above. As erik said, they both come up for sale on the forum frequently and other locations on the web.
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But my gun is from 1972 or early 1973
Probably replacements from original?
Tom_R
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The grips that are on there now are Square Butt Target grips with the 'U' Speedloader Cutout. They are one generation older from your gun.
Your gun would have originally come with Square butt target grips (Also referred to as stocks) with the Football Cutout. They are out there, but a good set is not cheap.
A couple of things.
The grips you have on their now work very well with speed loaders, better than the Football Cutout grips.
There are many options out there for after market grips that are quite nice.
John Culina makes Smooth target grips in the profile of the original grips, just no checkering, and there are many species of wood and finish available. His grips are amazing, and is a great person to work with.
Check out these offerin by Eagle Grips:
www.eaglegrips.com
Your gun would have originally come with Square butt target grips (Also referred to as stocks) with the Football Cutout. They are out there, but a good set is not cheap.
A couple of things.
The grips you have on their now work very well with speed loaders, better than the Football Cutout grips.
There are many options out there for after market grips that are quite nice.
John Culina makes Smooth target grips in the profile of the original grips, just no checkering, and there are many species of wood and finish available. His grips are amazing, and is a great person to work with.
Check out these offerin by Eagle Grips:
S&W K/L Frame Square Butt Revolver Grips - Heritage Series
S&W K/L Frame Square Butt Revolver Grips - Heritage Series
If you plan to sell it, I'm sure you can find a buyer here on the forum.
bananaman
Member
Welcome to the FORUM from Michigan! Nice original stocks are not as plentiful as they used to be. I have bought & sold on this forum with good results. Ebay has yielded some good deals over the years.
The best grips/ stocks to use are the ones that feel best in your hands. Bob
The best grips/ stocks to use are the ones that feel best in your hands. Bob
Price range with original box contents and bill of sale where original owner bought it for $144 ? Thanks
