Model 66 question

[riverok]

I'm curious about a model 66 that has a matt finish instead of bright finish. It is also agency-marked: CSP.

This is a no-dash revolver.

Did S&W offer a matt finish?
What is CSP?

Thanks
Riverok

 

[alaskavett]

Welcome to the Forum. Looking at the book(The Bible) The Standard Catalog of S&W,it appears that you MAY have one of the Model 66's made for Connecticut State Police. These were made in a blued Stainless Steel and were 4". Does it have a 3 digit # on the frame below the cylinder? There were 750 to 800 of these legit CSP's made and when they were surplussed the blue was then removed. Hope that helps you. Can you post photos? Kyle

 

[Old cop]

You can brighten up the matte SS finish with Mother's Mag Wheel Polish.

 

[riverok]

Additional on matt finish model 66

There is a four digit number after CS (CS XXXX).

I have a photo.

 

[Retired W4]

I wouldn't touch that CSP with anything. It looks great!

 

[dfariswheel]

I wouldn't touch it with anything.
Not only does it have an interesting history and finish, it has a Target hammer, which was not standard on Model 66's.

This is one you just enjoy as-is.

 

[j38]

Neat looking gun! Thanks for the post - and enjoy,

Jerry

 

[18DAI]

Great looking 66, congrats!

I agree with those who said they would leave it as is. Enjoy your 66! Regards 18DAI.

 

[roaddog28]

Great looking revolver. Like others have said, leave the revolver alone and enjoy it. The finest handling 357 magnum I have ever seen. I have three of them. A model 13,19 and 66.

Good luck,
Howard

 

[bob2231]

Hi
Take a look at my model 28.When my Dad joined the Police Dept. in 1960 he bought this and sent it to Texas for Armaloy coating.At the time the big selling points were resistance to corrosion and holster wear.This was carried daily for over 30 years so you can judge whether that was true or not.
Armaloy is still in business and does quite a bit of govt. contracting for various things.
Yours really looks like an Armaloy coating.
Bob

 

[roaddog28]

Hi
Take a look at my model 28.When my Dad joined the Police Dept. in 1960 he bought this and sent it to Texas for Armaloy coating.At the time the big selling points were resistance to corrosion and holster wear.This was carried daily for over 30 years so you can judge whether that was true or not.
Armaloy is still in business and does quite a bit of govt. contracting for various things.
Yours really looks like an Armaloy coating.
Bob

Bob, I like the finish and your model 28. I need to refinish mine too. It is close to your revolver's age and the blueing is almost wore off. I will contact Armaloy.
Howard

 

[C Islander]

Looks good to me. I'd leave it alone and enjoy it.

 

[bob2231]

Howard
Back in '60,Armaloy was based in Texas.Their HQ is now in Illinois and they have operations in several states.Try their home page to see about info on dealers close to you who they work with.
Bob
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