Price Check LNIB 66 no dash 2.5" barrel

[akguy1985]

i seen one in a local pawnshop for $399. It didnt last long at that price. I went in there today and they have an old pitted beat up colt army special for $595

 

[edw794]

i have not seen a 2.5" model 66 in any of the s. cal gunshops that i have visited in years. that is, until about 3 months ago when i found a fairly well used, but still nice one for sale at $475. that gun, which is a -3, is now in my possession and i didn't have to even think twice about purchasing it. they are very hard to find in this area, and probably in this state. in the past 35 years, i have owned approx. 5 to 6, 2.5" barrel models 19 or 66 and sold them all.

 

[dasandman]

AGREED!

tocohillsguy,

I'm beginning to conclude this is the worse place on earth to try to gain info on the value of a truly collectible S&W handgun.

95% of the responders either don't own one of the revolvers in question, haven't owned one, and tend to offer 2nd, 3rd, or 4th hand information like what "good ol' uncle Mert" told them. Everyone's entitled to an opinion but when I see someone suggesting something like $200 I have to believe they are low-balling the value in hopes of stealing one.

In its day, the '66 2 1/2" no dash was one of the most difficult S&W handguns to acquire and they remained that way until long after the dash ones were introduced. Law enforcement agencies scooped up most of the no dash and dash ones leaving few for public consumption.

They are a difficult revolver to find in any condition and if you are a collector or just want a very desirable pistol, you should jump on any reasonable opportunity to buy one. If you own one you should keep it as it is one S&W that's value will go "through the roof" in the future.

Just for INFO, I recently saw two NITB 66 no dashes, a 2 1/2 and a 4" sell for $1000 each, and they were sold to a knowledgeable and serious collector who felt he got a great bargain. Let the buyer or seller beware when you seek values so randomly...

JMHO.....

AGREED! I WILL KEEP IT! ds

 

[bigswedegml]

I'll have to look at mine tonight. I think it is a no dash with black rear sites. This thread sure got my curiousity going

 

[JcMack]

I sold a 66 ND last summer, big mistake. The sights, trigger, and hammer are flash chromed are they not? I recently found a 66-2 and bought it. I can't afford to collect guns anymore. Anything I buy is a carry gun. I prefer LW 6 shooter holster guns like the Colt Cobra. After selling my no dash I found myself without a .357, and had to correct it. I'd actually prefer a 19 2.5. Maybe I'll consider one after Uncle Sam empties my pockets this year.