My old Smtih M66 Combat Magnum

[GF]

Another 66 with stainless sights...

... people are posting better pictures on the ol' forum these days.

You guys have some nice revos.

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[TDC]

Here are pictures of some of mine...

 

[big50_1]

My 66 (don't mind the 67 on top):

On review of this posting, I realized how scratched the 66 looked. The gun is super tight and works great. But what's great about stainless is that no matter how "bunged" up the gun is a bead-blast would make it look like new.

I used to not like stainless because it wasn't blued steel. BUT I had a scratched 65 that I applied a fine ScotchBrite and a little Mothers Mag polish to and darn if it didn't look new. Didn't take long to clean up the worst scratches (not gouges!). I've seen some stainless guns that people have polished to a bright, chrome-like finish and maybe that has it's place. But for me "less is more"!

 

[DUNTOV]

66

Guys,

I've read the first M66, with no dash, pinned barrels, and recessed chambers were made about 1970 or so. If this is correct then any idea when mine was made?

SN 30K0xxx

I've had it for many years and it's still zero-zero tight. Wears Secret Service stocks to!

Thanks

Here is mine, most accurate revolver I own

 

[stevieboy]

I have a no-dash with the all stainless sights, made in '71 or '72. I love the gun but hate the sights, the front sight will disappear on a bright day, shooting outdoors. I have no doubt that's why Smith changed over to blued sights shortly after the gun was introduced.

 

[Engine49guy]

M66 sites

I have a no-dash with the all stainless sights, made in '71 or '72. I love the gun but hate the sights, the front sight will disappear on a bright day, shooting outdoors. I have no doubt that's why Smith changed over to blued sights shortly after the gun was introduced.

If it really bothers you I can send you a blued rear site for your stainless ....I prefer that all stainless look.... ; )

My early M67 with Stainless site and 66-1 without...