S&W Mod 66-1

[chrisbroz]

My retired Marine major buddy is in the process of slowly selling off his collection (he'll be 83 in Nov). He has an S&W 66-1 - a special run for the Chicago Police Department in commemoration of their 125th anniversary (and so marked) is the original presentation case. It was a gift to him from one of his former trainees when he was a DI...the guy eventually joined the Chicago PD and credited my bud with changing his life - for the better - and gave him this as a thank you....His question (and mine) is what is this worth??? I've seen the pictures and it appears to be in close to 90-99%. Thanx in advance for any help. The guy is like an older brother to me...he's got a bunch of other nice stuff he collected over his lifetime and wants to dispose of it w/o getting torched...I've already committed to two of his other fine firearms...as much as I'd LIKE to have this, I know I can't afford it.

 

[sodacan]

I'm not sure of the value, but most commemoratives aren't worth much more than the regular production models. If it were a department issued gun, in good shape, it would be more desirable.

 

[alwaysoutdoors]

The special police edition k frames are not usually bringing a large premium over the regular versions. This is just my opinion.

Are they cool? Yes

 

[Sgt 127]

How is he doing financially? Is he leaving a nest egg for his wife?
Do you personally want the gun as a memento from him or, going to flip it?

I would offer $700. He'll likely say that's too much and then he'll give you a price. Buy it at that price.

 

[glenwolde]

Here's completed auctions.. The one at $2000 didn't sell but the other two went for $975 and $1200. You just never know with commemoratives.

Smith & Wesson 66 Chicago Police Commemorative 357 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
S&W 66-1 Chicago Police 125 Year Commemorative 357 : Commemorative Guns at GunBroker.com
S&W 66-1 Chicago Police 125 Year Commemorative 357 : Commemorative Guns at GunBroker.com

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[alwaysoutdoors]

Looks like unfired 66-1 prices.............

 

[chrisbroz]

i'm not looking to buy it, just trying to help him out...I have NO interest in it, beyond what I mentioned...trying to help a good bud.

 

[colt_saa]

Commemoratives by nature have a small audience.

Commemoratives are always worth more to someone that was either involved in what is being commemorated or someone that admires what is being commemorated. To everyone else they are just firearms with markings they do not care about or want.

There are several levels of commemorative. The most common commerative is the standard firearm with a special roll mark or two. Often with presentation grips in a wood presentation case.

The Chicago PD model 66 falls into this first group.

To most of the shooting public, these sell for about what a clean used example of the standard firearm would sell for. BTW, the Chicago PD and Cook County SO revolvers pictured above are the first two LEO Commemoratives I ever acquired.

I am one of those that will on occasion pay a premium for LEO Commemoratives if they fill a void in my collection, just not a large premium

 

[chrisbroz]

Mod 66-1

Thanks to all who've replied thus far and have offered advice as well as links...I've told my bud what I've learned and forwarded the links so he can see for himself...you guys have been EXTREMELY helpful!!! Thank you all again...