Should I buy this 66-1 snub? Update - still there so I got it.

[Retired W4]

I bought my 2.5" 66-1 new in 1977 and still own and shoot it. It has had countless full blown magnum rounds through it over the decades, including 125 gr. HP's. I did install shims for end shake several years ago and it shoots like a new gun, only better. I say grab it. It's a winner.

 

[sigp220.45]

These crazy deals seem to always get in front people who
Don't realize it.

I know its a good deal. Just not sure if I'm gonna take it.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Now you're just teasing us.

At the worst do what your sign-off says. Easy money.

 

[sigp220.45]

Thanks, everybody. I'm gonna pass. The store won't ship but if any of my fellow Coloradoans want to check it out, shoot me a PM.

 

[local_dirt]

Good thing you passed. You now have your 3 month supply of Starbuck's.

Whew..

 

[sigp220.45]

I went by today and it was still there, so I took a better look.

The cylinder was hard to open and would barely turn. It took considerable effort to cycle it, but it locked up fine.

It was still marked $499 (down from $619) and they wouldn't budge besides giving me the GI Joe discount which made it $475. Close enough.

While they were doing the paperwork I snagged some oil from the shelf and gave it a sneaky drop down the ejector rod. Wonder of wonders - it started spinning like it should. The prospects seem good.

The backgrounds were running about three hours so I'll get it tomorrow and pop it in the 50/50 mix for a while.

I still don't need it, but if it recovers I may give it to my nephew for his birthday.

Pictures tomorrow!

 

[S&W Fan]

Hahaha, well done! I almost headed to that store today to see what they had left!! Of course with buying the 4567 yesterday I decided not to go. Yesterday the background check took about 20 minutes, crazy that it went up that much.

After seeing how the 13 turned out I can't wait to see this one!

 

[sigp220.45]

Hahaha, well done! I almost headed to that store today to see what they had left!! Of course with buying the 4567 yesterday I decided not to go. Yesterday the background check took about 20 minutes, crazy that it went up that much.

After seeing how the 13 turned out I can't wait to see this one!

They said CBI was down for a couple of hours, so its just backlog.

They still have a nice 4516 and a 3" Model 65.

 

[MajorD]

It's funny the lighting in the picture makes it look very much blued, same with the 3" 65

 

[sigp220.45]

So here we go....

Doesn't look too bad from afar:

Something is amiss here for sure:

Someone tried to pry these square butt Pachmayrs off. Turns out the rusty grips screw just turned and turned. I had to cut them off, which is a first for me.

Grim:

I don't want to know:

Dirty but not cracked:

Gonna have to straighten this out:

Its in the soup now.

The action is really nice, at least. I think it'll clean up ok.

I think it was polished once upon a time. I'm not sure if I should polish it again or try the Scotch Brite pad thing.

 

[quikdraw67]

For $475 you did fine.

Can't wait to see the "after " pics

 

[jbtrucker]

Congratulations on the M66 . Rear sight assemblies can found eBay and USA Guns and Gear, plenty of grips on ebay also.

 

[ordnanceguy]

Sig:

I bet that it will turn out to be a real nice revolver after its bath and some proper attention. You will be much happier with it in the safe than the bucks in the bank.

If it was mine I think I would opt for the satin finish with the Scotchbrite pad to approximate the original finish rather than the high polish. I might also think about putting some stag stocks on it.

I would rate it as a very worthwhile save.

 

[gmborkovic]

I love these threads. Should I bend over and pick up this
UNC $20 gold coin ? Duh! bend over and buy it.

 

[Telecaster]

The brown stuff on the front sight could be leather chunks.

 

[minconrevo]

I'd imagine you will do well with your "experienced" 66. Replacing the bent rear sight blade with a new blade requires a special "pickle fork" tool and a kit containing a new blade of the proper height as well as associated small parts. READ the instructions that come with the kit. DO the work inside a plastic gallon bag. Small parts will go flying during the process and be contained inside the bag. You can even choose if you want a black or white outline blade.

If finish bugs you I think I do the grey auto repair pad thing to it. A careful touch will get it looking much like what I did leaving the factory. Helpful if you have a factory newer S&W SS revolver to look at to determine direction to work pad.

 

[RKmesa]

...Its in the soup now.

The action is really nice, at least. I think it'll clean up ok...

I too am looking forward to the after photos.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

In the old Chevy truck world we'd call that a "20 footer." Looks great from 20' away.

I think you (and we) will be pleasantly amazed at its resurrection.

Can't wait to see it.

 

[Biggfoot44]

As a general observation , it's been enough decades since the Revolver Era b that more than a few LGS proprietor literally don't know anything except plastic and tacti-cool . And when they get in something classic in trade or whatever , they just scratch their heads .

Sometimes everything becomes massively overpriced , sometimes find an underpriced gem .

My recent Bday present to myself was a consignment 1971 Win M94 in a store/ range that was 99.9% modern and tacti-cool .

 

[PatriotX]

Greetings fellow orphaned revolver enthusiast.

I can't wait to see the 'after.'