Scored a Model 66 at LGS

[1911-10MM]

Hello,
I make a run to my local Gun Shop ever Monday morning to see if they took anything in over the weekend, Its been a while since I scored but today I got lucky, They had a beautiful Model 66-2 on the bottom shelf of the Smith & Wesson case all the way in the back. They had a price tag of $499.98, they came down $25.00 and I was out the door at $508.50 , I have been looking for one of these for a couple of years. I know they are available on Gun Broker but most are going for over 650.00. I feel I got a great deal on this 66, No marks, dings or scratches, no box either but that's no big deal to me.,
Anyone wanting to post pictures of there 66's would be welcome
Thanks

 

[Maximumbob54]

If they came with those Combats then you got an even better deal than you think!!!

 

[Rufus]

Welcome to the 66 family!

 

[inverness]

Congratulations on your pick-up. That is a nicely spent $500 for sure.
I paid about that for mine too but not quite as nice condition. Still I'm very happy, and I bet, so are you.

 

[sapo]

Nice score.

 

[jughed440]

Excellent deal on a great revolver. You made out well, and in 5 years the Combats will be worth what you spent

My very first S&W is the 66-2 on the bottom. Above it are a pair of 66-4s.

 

[Badquaker]

you got a smoking deal on a great looking snub

 

[TNDave]

Good score!

 

[1911-10MM]

Thanks for all the comments, Yes the Combat Grips came on it,

 

[old bear]

At $508.50, you paid a little less than I paid, six weeks ago, for a re-import dash 1. Like you I had been half way looking for one for several years and when I located this one, I figured the price was not going to drop anytime soon so why not.

 

[SgtLumpy]

Nice buy! And great looking grips.

Here's my 66 no dash. First LEO carry gun I purchased for myself (previous 15/19/10s were issued, 1970s). It's got over 100k rounds through it. Still gets a couple hundred a week through it during the cooler months.

Sgt Lumpy

 

[Nframecollector]

Pretty nice even if its not a P & R! I saw one in a local pawn shop last week. I'm going back on Saturday to check it out!

 

[S&W1006]

Nice score. I picked up my 66-3 4 inch a few months ago now. I love it. I love the grips on your 66.

 

[b.guggenmos]

Very nice. Great looking revolver. Congrats on your purchase. Brian

 

[edw794]

this is a 66-3 that i found about two years ago at a lgs. these are spegel boot grips that are on the gun.

 

[steamloco76]

A 66 snub for $508 OTD with round butt combats- you owe that dealer a fifth of Bourbon! One in like condition just sold at my LGS for $650!

 

[K31]

Very very nice 66! Yes I also agree with the rest, Great deal! The combats alone are worth 200 bucks. I've been trying to score a set for the passed 5 weeks and keep getting sniped.

 

[Old Corp]

Nice!
Paid about $150 for my 66-1, but had to carry it for 9 years to get that deal. They were sold to guys on my department when we transitioned to 1076's.

 

[old bear]

Nice!
Paid about $150 for my 66-1, but had to carry it for 9 years to get that deal. They were sold to guys on my department when we transitioned to 1076's.

L. Thanks for the help in finding mine.

 

[Led4thehed2]

I would described what you paid for that gun as a "stupid-good deal". As, it's such a good deal, that it's stupid. Congratulations on your find!

Seems that Indiana's not the place for wheelin' and dealin' on old K frames.
There's a 4" 19-3 with worn target grips rusting away in a pawn shop and they want $450 for it! With all the rust that was on it I was going to offer them $350. When I asked if they could come off of it at all they told me they'd eat sales tax and that "that gun will never depreciate". Oh well.

 

[Biginge]

Boys, I am sure glad I took a moment to read this thread. I have had this 66 no dash with stainless sights for a while. It somehow escaped getting into my records log. I went in search of it this morning and found it in the bowels of the big safe quietly resting. Think it is from 1972 but is early ss sights. Thanks for starting me on the search for this one. Another treasure hidden from myself, but now in the anals of my records.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

That is a really nice find, especially with the grips. I rarely see model 19/66 with that barrel length at gun stores anymore, and when they do show up it's never for long.

Here's mine. It's a 4" barrel 66-1. Sorry the picture is not so great. Was taken with my 3 yr old phone.

 

[boykinlp]

Here is my 66-2. It was my first gun purchase when I got old enough to buy one and it is still one of my favorites. The first picture is with the original grips and the second is how it is now, with a set of Kuracs.

BTW, anybody notice anything strange about this -2 model.

 

[wproct]

You did quite well.

That's a beauty. If I were you I would be thrilled to death!

 

[Model39]

2 1/2, 3, 4

 

[ptgarcia]

Here is my 66-2. It was my first gun purchase when I got old enough to buy one and it is still one of my favorites. The first picture is with the original grips and the second is how it is now, with a set of Kuracs.

BTW, anybody notice anthing strange about this -2 model.

Mismatched grip panels?

Its a great looking gun but I don't know enough about them to notice anything strange.

 

[Hellraiser]

Mine... lower left-hand side.

But it only has a "66" as the model number... has no dash and no 1,2, or 3 after "66".

 

[Maximumbob54]

Here is my 66-2. It was my first gun purchase when I got old enough to buy one and it is still one of my favorites. The first picture is with the original grips and the second is how it is now, with a set of Kuracs.

BTW, anybody notice anthing strange about this -2 model.

My goodness but John makes some fantastic looking stocks...

A -2 with a pinned barrel? Looks like an awesome transition gun using an old stock frame with the at the time latest parts. Very nice catch and a lifetime keeper.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I need a more up to date picture with the newer grip but until I repair the light tent then this picture still has to do:



The profile makes the barrel look longer than 6" but that's what it is...

 

[boykinlp]

My goodness but John makes some fantastic looking stocks...

A -2 with a pinned barrel? Looks like an awesome transition gun using an old stock frame with the at the time latest parts. Very nice catch and a lifetime keeper.

Ding, ding, ding.....we have a winner. I believe another oddity is that it has the small S&W Trademark on the left side.