Model 66...

[Far east]

Hi, they ( you ) aks me to post more and for this i was waiting to have a good question to do.
So i just acquire a Mod 66 no dash in VG+ condition and i am asking me witch is the more desirable of the entire serial 66 model.

I took a Mod 19-4 in Mint condition the same day. I pay the both 950.00$ ( 2 guns ). Is this a " Fair " price ?
Ho, the 66 has a Fuzzy Farrant grip on and i am loohing for an original grip for this one, if someone can help Please.

Thanks, JB

It's seem very difficult to post photos, but when the guns will be home, i will send photos to someone who is usual to do it for me, if i can ose.

 

[VaRecon]

As far as which is considered "better" I'm not too sure.
I have the -1 that I'm very satisfied with, however I bought it used for 350.
You decide what is worth the cost based on rarities and how bad you want the gun.

 

[fyimo]

If it's collector grade revolver the 66 no dash has a following and the prices have moved up on the ones having the stainless steel rear sight. I've seen them selling with the box, paperwork, and tools for $550 to $650 lately. That said if it's a shooter garde Model 66 no dash with the stainless rear sights and without the goodies I would say it's worth a small premium and probably would sell for $450 to $500.

 

[18DAI]

Congrats on your 66 and 19-4! Superb revolvers. I think you did well on the price for both.

I like, and own, all the 66's up until the 66-6. I think the most desireable are the 66-4 and prior as (except for late production 66-4's) they don't have any of the cost cutting measures or MIM parts. Most collectors prefer the 66 no dash and 66-1's as they are P&R. I'm a shooter not a collector and prefer the non recessed cylinder on my 66's for easier reloading.

The one 66-5 I own is a shooter grade. I got it for cheap and use it as a range toy. It has the ugly MIM trigger and hammer. It does have roll marks though rather than the cheesy laser etching that later 66-5's got. It runs well and keeps the wear and tear off my better 66's.

My favorites are the 66-2's and 66-3's. I like the flash chromed hammers and triggers with the stainless finish. I also prefer the attention to detail and fine construction of these earlier 66's. Three of my 66-2's have triggers as good.....or better, than my Performance Center revolvers.

After the 66-5 S&W incorporated more cost cutting measures in the model 66 and of course the lock. I don't bother with those at all. A short run of 66-8's were produced before production of the 66 was curtailed. Those had locks, two piece barrels, laser etched markings and were festooned with MIM parts. Hope this helps! Regards 18DAI

 

[geneboy]

the more you pay the more its worth...

 

[Far east]

Thanks to All for yours goods comments, these models are hard to find in
QUEBEC, so when you have the chance to find you take them up.

Cheers JB

 

[RHINOWSO]

Love me some 4" K-frames... Here is my Model 66-2...

Rhino

 

[sheepdawg]

The 66 no dash with the stainless sights is the most desired of the 4" barrel version. I have both a 1972 stainless sight and a 1976 blued with orange front post 66 no dash and the blued sight model is by far the easier to shoot. 66s are among S&Ws best ever.

 

[TDC]

The 66 no dash with the stainless sights is the most desired of the 4" barrel version. I have both a 1972 stainless sight and a 1976 blued with orange front post 66 no dash and the blued sight model is by far the easier to shoot. 66s are among S&Ws best ever.

I agree with Sheepdog....

The most difficult to find and the best finished are the no-dash and dash 1's IMHO, Pinned, recessed, footballs and some 1's were among those with the first speedloader cutouts. No mims, no IL, etc, etc.... What's not to like?

A 4" 66 no-dash all stainless sights.

A 4" 66-1 with black rear sights and a red ramp.

 

[Far east]

You have Sirs very looking 4" M66, that make me a bit jalous, NO happy for you Guys.
JB

 

[Texas Star]

You have Sirs very looking 4" M66, that make me a bit jalous, NO happy for you Guys.
JB

I hope that you find the ones that you most want. Bonne chance!

What's this I've read about Canada requiring barrels over four inches? Ruger now makes a GP-100 with a 4.2-inch barrel, I guess to meet the Canadian laws.

 

[Far east]

Your right Texas Star and Smith&Wesson are doing the same to with populars models.
I prefer the 4" , they are REALS S&W.

Merci, JB

 

[murphydog]

JB;

To post photos, click on Post Reply under the last message, then Manage Attachments. This will open a smaller window where you can link photos from your computer or a web site.

 

[Far east]

Very helpfull murphydog, i will take photos and try your way.
Thanks, JB

 

[Far east]

I try and my limits are out, so i will call my Sun today for more help, He is an Informatician and He surely can help.
Good night , JB

 

[Far east]

S&W M66 photos

There's some pictures.

 

[Far east]

When this gun was at store, now He is mine for real, i am suppose to recieve on 29 this week.
I am waiting the M19-4 and a M17-2 too.

JB

 

[ljmvaw124]

Jude, please let me know if you received my e-mails ........
Thanks,
Larry

 

[VaRecon]

Upon reading Terry's post, that answered my question.
My -1 has the speedloader cutouts which the salesman had thought made the grips period, but not original.
Good to hear some shipped with them.