Model 66 three inch - what's the big deal?

[Sportsterguy]

***SPORTSTERGUY***Both grips were made by Keith Brown. The pair on the right a "K" frame round butt "Hideout" grip made from fancy Walnut, with Roper pattern checkering with real ivory diamonds inlaid around the screw holes.
Keith is a VENDOR here on the forum. You can check out his work by going to the VENDOR section of the forum.

39'r,

I reread the post and saw they were KB's on your original post. Duh. I truly thank you for getting back to me. I'm going to save my change up to buy a set of them Hideouts. They look absolutely great on your 66 and will look great on the 2.5" 66 I have hidden in the hallway, close to the living room. The device it's in is amazing and simple, allows quick access to the revolver and no one in 4 years has ever noticed it. Little kids can't get to it either. Please PM me if you want one and I'll send you gents the info.

This forum has cost me alot of money since I joined 05 as I'm always frothing at the mouth from all of the beautiful revolvers like yours that I HAVE to have. Currently on the hunt for a 3.5" nickel 27-2, shooter grade to match my blued one. If anyone has one lying in the safe collecting dust please contact me. I promise to take good care of it.

 

[rasmith3442]

AKVIPER - You, sir, have committed a grievous sacrilege. There is a Colt at the top of the picture.

Just kidding - great looking collection. If you ever want to part with that ugly Colt so your collection is pure, please call.

S/F,

RAS

 

[LOBO]

Were the 3" model 66's a special run for Lew Horton, a LEO agency, or? What are the "Ashland" model 66's? Just curious about the history of these guns.

 

[jughed440]

Were the 3" model 66's a special run for Lew Horton, a LEO agency, or? What are the "Ashland" model 66's? Just curious about the history of these guns.

here's a little history on them...

 

[LOBO]

Thank you jh440!

 

[Murphy2000]

Now for the big question,

In the post above it states there were only 4,195 of the Ashland 3" Model 66's produced. There were however, several other special runs for various other distributors bringing the total production to well over 5,000 units.

So between the 66-2,66-3 & 66-4 variants of the 3" barrel, just how many total were produced?

Thanks,

Murphy2000

 

[KJM]

There is a SWEEEEEEEEET one for sale right now on the forum for sale ads.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/238148-wts-s-w-66-3-3-barrel.html

 

[jmoln]

they are still rare, just got back from a show this morning, found at least four 2.5" but no 3"s.

 

[scotp7]

Wow. I am salivating.

 

[mbnatt]

No Idea! Owned one, could never find a holster that didn't ride up and pinch me! Holsters were either way too long or too short! Got Rid of it and didn't look back!

 

[Az. revolver fan]

I much prefer the older 2.5" Model 19/66. I certainly wouldn't turn down a 3" but at those prices they can keep them. I think I also would prefer a 19 over a 66 although I have owned a 2.5" Mod. 66 that was a very nice shooter.