Model 66 values?

[caleb4387]

Offer 700 each individual and work up from th err...or offer 1800 for all 3 and work up from there

 

[sheepdawg]

What I meant was based on these revision differences:

66 (1970): Stamping of each model.
66-1 (1977): Changed the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.
66-2 (1982): Eliminated pinned and recessed, slightly lengthened cylinder.
66-3 (1986): New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/floating hand.
....

The 66-1 seems the best put together.

BTW, my well used 66 has the stainless rear sight assembly.

I'm a bit biased too.

 

[Texas Star]

These estimates seem aimed at collectors' values. Shooters may prefer a later gun. I won't buy an early one, because I rely on guns to be shootable and not malfunction when I might need them most. So, a M-66 is not as desirable to me as a M-66-3, with no gas ring problems and the sort of endurance package in the yoke assembly.

My four-inch M-66-3 is not for sale, but if I HAD to sell, what's one going for now with four-inch barrel, std. hammer and trigger (combat or Ranger trigger), nice original GA stocks and box with papers and accessories? I have Pachmayr grips on it, but can just put the factory grips back on. I bought it new in 1990 and is in about NRA Excellent condition. I've probably put maybe 1,000-1500 rounds through it, most .38's. Maybe 500 .357's.

If I ever have to sell all of my guns, this is the first that I'd try to replace.

 

[Texas Star]

What I meant was based on these revision differences:

66 (1970): Stamping of each model.
66-1 (1977): Changed the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.
66-2 (1982): Eliminated pinned and recessed, slightly lengthened cylinder.
66-3 (1986): New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/floating hand.
....

The 66-1 seems the best put together.

BTW, my well used 66 has the stainless rear sight assembly.

Thanks for your helpful post, but I disagree that the 66-1 is the best built. I think it depends on the individual gun, and those from the early 1990's are often about flawless, including mine. My M60-4 is also VERY well made and dates from that time frame.

 

[samtsa48]

Agree with you 110%

Those are silly claims.

First, you have no way of knowing about private sales of whatever model you think you're talking about. They are, after all, private and neither the buyer or seller is under any obligation to report to you even if they might somehow know who you are.

Second, "hyped up internet sales and in store sales" you mean actual sales do not reflect market conditions? I, for one, am insulted by that claim of yours.

Third, you offer no evidence to support your statement about loss of value. Why would anyone pay attention given any of these faults?

The original poster refers to some valuable revolvers. Ultimately their selling prices will be determined by how much a buyer is willing to pay and by the seller's evaluation of any offers or counteroffers.

You are totally correct about the value, I still have a Nichol Plated Model 66 that my Dad bought me just before I shipped out to Vietnam. To me it is priceless, I don't know if I would ever consider selling it. I'm a Lefty so he also bought me a Shoulder Holster for it and it never got in the way of my kit. I never went anywhere without this Model 66 being with me while "in country"! It would take at least $1500.00+ to buy "my" piece of history!
Thanks for your words of wisdom, it was right on target!

 

[stoshini]

You are totally correct about the value, I still have a Nichol Plated Model 66 that my Dad bought me just before I shipped out to Vietnam. To me it is priceless, I don't know if I would ever consider selling it. I'm a Lefty so he also bought me a Shoulder Holster for it and it never got in the way of my kit. I never went anywhere without this Model 66 being with me while "in country"! It would take at least $1500.00+ to buy "my" piece of history!
Thanks for your words of wisdom, it was right on target!

I'm assuming he meant a Model 19 in nickel and not a Model 66.

 

[bearman49709]

I'm assuming he meant a Model 19 in nickel and not a Model 66.

I'm assuming he thinks his model 66 is nickel plated when it as we all know is stainless steel?

 

[BAM-BAM]

To OP ........ there are 3 values on gun sales:

Person to person...... seller will see the most value....but it can/may take awhile to find the right buyer...... buyer will also have to cover transfer fees;shipping and FFL, which may eat into what a buyer is willing to pay.

Trade value........ lots of variables...LGS will want to make money on the sale/resale of both guns.......

Sale to a Gun Shop.......... figure you will be offered about half of what you can get selling to an individual..... but if a seller needs money quickly!


There is also what I call "Friends and Family pricing" ...... fair but generally not trying to get the last $$$s of value.