My fathers 66-1

[1911-10MM]

Hello all,
My father passed in February at the age of 91 due to a short stent with a brain cancer diagnosis. Upon returning home I discovered he had sold a few of his guns in November of 2023. One in particular a Model 66-1 that I had always admired. The gun was sold on a auction by a local auction company in our small town. Their auctions are on-line so they are nationwide. I thought all hope was gone in ever finding the model 66. Well I thought what the heck and contacted my old school friend that owned the auction service. He informed me that a local guy that I knew from years ago had won the auction and got the revolver. After contacting him he agreed to let me buy back the revolver from him at what he had in it. What a great feeling to know I am getting my fathers model 66 back. I am forever grateful for the friends who made this possible.
If anyone could help with the mfg. date the serial is 96K95XX
Thanks in advance

 

[Baxter6551]

Wow great to hear you recovered your father's revolver. Hope you shoot it often in his memory and that he didn't sell off any others that were special to you.

 

[C3Ranger]

SCSW indicates 1981.

And congratulations!

 

[1911-10MM]

Thank You, Much appreciated,

 

[CH4]

Serendipitous discovery.

Glad your Father's gun is where it belongs.

 

[1911haulic]

Great story! Congratulations.

 

[Retired W4]

Congratulations on getting your father's gun. I bought this 66-1 (30K0791) new in 1978. I have the original stocks put away.

 

[Enzo Rules]

Great story. I'm glad you got your dad's gun.

 

[1911-10MM]

original grips

Congratulations on getting your father's gun. I bought this 66-1 (30K0791) new in 1978. I have the original stocks put away.

Yes, I too did find the original grips with the matching serial number stamped on them. They were tucked away in a drawer along with some other gun related items.

 

[Retired W4]

Yes, I too did find the original grips with the matching serial number stamped on them. They were tucked away in a drawer along with some other gun related items.

Great. While those diamond center magnas are not original to you gun they do add a touch of class to it.

 

[Raystown]

Thank You for sharing. Nice Story

 

[Model29-26.5]

I'm sorry for your loss, and happy you recovered this memento that means so much.

 

[ColumbusJBR]

Congrats on getting that fine and sentimental piece back. And double congrats to the old friend who let it go back to you. I've known people like that, and that type of character is not soon forgotten.

Also - That's an awesome 66! Not only a great Smith, but it was Dad's. That's a keeper. Great story!

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Hello all,
My father passed in February at the age of 91

My condolences on your lost.

Nice family heirloom and thank you or sharing.

 

[.38SuperMan]

My dad passed away 35 years ago and his 66-2 went to my brother. I would up with his 2nd gen 9mm S&W auto compact which I never cared for. My brother decided he didn't like the 66 so we swapped. Both of us were delighted with the trade.

Just last year my brother said he had the box and all the paper work and asked if I wanted it. Absolutely yes I wanted it so now my 66 is complete and my brother and I are happy with our Smiths.

I put some stags on it but still have the original grips in the box. My dad was friends with a factory trained armorer that maintained the Smiths for the Department of Energy facilities at Oak Ridge Tn and had him do a trigger job on it. I've got to say it has one of the best triggers I've ever seen on a smith.

This is one I'll keep along with my dads nickel 29 4" he gave my about a year before he passed. I'm sure many of you feel the same that things your dad loved carry great memories with them. Every time I take them out I remember the wonderful times we had shooting.

 

[LittleAugieMo]

Sorry for your loss.
Would you care to share what the 66-1 brought@ auction? W/ w/o buyers premium?

 

[1911-10MM]

Sorry for your loss.
Would you care to share what the 66-1 brought@ auction? W/ w/o buyers premium?

auction closed at 675. my father paid a 10% sellers fee.
Time I paid the transfer fee and shipping to get it back to Florida I was into it for 800, and that was fine with me, just very grateful to get it back.

These were the auction terms:
A 4% surcharge will be added to the amount of the purchase and will be charged to the buyers credit card upon settlement of purchases
along with a 10% buyers premium for online bidding immediately following the close of the auction.
Buyers who wish to pay in cash or by check may do so at pickup with prior arrangements made..
Buyers attending the live auction will not pay a buyer's premium and can pay by cash, check or credit card,
4% surcharge applies to credit card transactions.

 

[LittleAugieMo]

IMHO that was a great price especially considering the history....also about $100 cheaper than the 66-1 I purchased about 16-18 months ago.

 

[chief38]

Hello all,
My father passed in February at the age of 91 due to a short stent with a brain cancer diagnosis. Upon returning home I discovered he had sold a few of his guns in November of 2023. One in particular a Model 66-1 that I had always admired. The gun was sold on a auction by a local auction company in our small town. Their auctions are on-line so they are nationwide. I thought all hope was gone in ever finding the model 66. Well I thought what the heck and contacted my old school friend that owned the auction service. He informed me that a local guy that I knew from years ago had won the auction and got the revolver. After contacting him he agreed to let me buy back the revolver from him at what he had in it. What a great feeling to know I am getting my fathers model 66 back. I am forever grateful for the friends who made this possible.
If anyone could help with the mfg. date the serial is 96K95XX
Thanks in advance

I am sentimental too so I know how you feel! I have spent big bucks to fix and repair things worth virtually nothing because they belonged to my parents and grand parents.

 

[Hoosierville IRN]

Glad you got your Dad's revolver back. If you're like me, every time you look at it, you will think of him. I'm that way with my late Dad's shotguns.