Model 66 US Treasury marked.

[rlarson1959]

Anyone ever seen a Model 66 with a US Treasury logo and unique serial number. I'm trying to figure out it's value. I've written for a factory letter but still waiting. The gun is a 66 no dash and it has a 2 1/2" barrel. Thanks for your help.

 

[murphydog]

It is mentioned on page 230 of the Standard Catalog of S & W but without elaboration beyond what you wrote (whether it was an issue or commemorative gun). A factory historical letter should clarify why it was made, and give the production figure - this will influence the value the most. If it was an issued gun or only available to Treasury Agents the value will be higher than if it is a commemorative gun. Please let us know what the letter says when it arrives.

 

[Witryantum]

This is how the ATF one I have is marked.

 

[Buford57]

I worked with an ATF Agent in the mid-80s whose 66 was also marked that way. He had a habit of leaving it under the seat of my car during surveillances. I considered replacing it with an Iver Johnson .32 top break, but didn't have the heart.

 

[SLT223]

I worked with an ATF Agent in the mid-80s whose 66 was also marked that way. He had a habit of leaving it under the seat of my car during surveillances. I considered replacing it with an Iver Johnson .32 top break, but didn't have the heart.

LMAO! HAHAHA!

I bet you wish you did now.

 

[Nightowl]

If I remember right, and that's always questionable, the 2 1/2 66's started with a request from some federal agency. Maybe someone can refresh my memory.

 

[rlarson1959]

Would someone please advise me on how long it takes to get a letter from S&W? It's been two months since I requested the letter. Thanks again for your help.

 

[xb40]

Treasury 66

I think the ATF guns were taken up in the late 80's, when Sigs were issued. Most went to DC, agents were not given the option of purchasing them. Secret Service also had the guns as well as IRS. Many of the guns went to the training divisions, where they were used as props. All ATF guns had serial numbers beginning with T-*****. Some of the guns were lost by or stolen from Agents, which are probably still carried in the NCIC data base. Maybe S&W has advised ATF they have located one of the missing guns. I suppose that could hold up the letter from Jinks, then again, maybe not.

 

[4864]

That is very neat to see. Please let us know when Mr. Jinks gets back to you.

 

[n4zov]

"Maybe S&W has advised ATF they have located one of the missing guns. I suppose that could hold up the letter from Jinks, then again, maybe not."

Uh, maybe ATF is going to deliver your letter bright and early one morning!

 

[murphydog]

Would someone please advise me on how long it takes to get a letter from S&W? It's been two months since I requested the letter. Thanks again for your help.

2-3 months is a long-average wait, but not unheard of for a letter.

 

[xb40]

Treasury marked

rlarson, I don't think the gun you have is an ATF gun. It could be an IRS or Secret Service firearm, however I would think IRS. The next example, following yours, that is definatley an ATF model 66, no speculation there.

 

[rlarson1959]

Thanks for the help so far. I just assumed that a logo "US T" would be United States Treasury. Can't wait for the factory letter.

 

[stiab]

rlarson, I don't think the gun you have is an ATF gun.

The 2.5" M66 was at one time standard ATF issue, except in the Southeast Region where it was a 4" M66. These are not to be confused with the commerative guns.

 

[rlarson1959]

Received letter from Smith & Wesson. This was a special order revolver. This revolver was shipped to BATF, San Francisco on November 1, 1972. It is one of 70 with a special serial number. Any idea on value? Thanks to all for your interest.

 

[haifabuddy]

Many guys around on forum more knowledgeable than me, but I would say it was for use at the San Francisco Mint. There were some IRS CID S&Ws, but I do not think that is one of them.

 

[stiab]

but I would say it was for use at the San Francisco Mint.

I'm just curious: if the S&W factory letter says it was sent to ATF, why would it be associated with the SF Mint?

 

[haifabuddy]

I did not realize the letter said actually shipped to ATF. That might reduce the possibility of Bureau of Engraving (or Mint) destination, but one source tells me that agency where it is shipped does not mean for certain the receiving agency is the ultimate user.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Looks to me he has a special order (one of 70) ATF model 66. If it were mine I would not take less than a grand for it and I'd have to be needing money then.

 

[Kenneth1577]

Treasury model 66

Anyone ever seen a Model 66 with a US Treasury logo and unique serial number. I'm trying to figure out it's value. I've written for a factory letter but still waiting. The gun is a 66 no dash and it has a 2 1/2" barrel. Thanks for your help.

I know this is an old post but I am a former ATF agent who used to carry a model 66 just like the one you have/had...still have it? Wanna sell??