The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread
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Jdavis
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Here is a 66 (no dash) that I've had for around 30 years and has spend most of it's life in a dark corner of my safe.
Fairlane67
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New to me S&W 66-4
I don't know much about revolvers but I picked up this fine example about a week ago for what I consider a great price $425. It's my one and only revolver.
Not for long though...I think I got the bug...
I don't know much about revolvers but I picked up this fine example about a week ago for what I consider a great price $425. It's my one and only revolver.
Not for long though...I think I got the bug...
Dueeast
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Snake Plissken
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BJoe
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Just got some new shoes for my 66-2
She likes EXPENSIVE shoes, but looks good in them.
Snake Plissken
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This just in - M19-2 2.5"
I just got this home from the LGS. It took since Jan. 31 to convince the seller I was the appropriate owner of this treasure. He bought it new in 1968 and claims never to have fired it. I see no evidence of it. Original box, tools, papers, and numbered magnas. Wow! This photo is from cell phone. Better pictures later when I get the real camera fired up. I built a light box using instructions from elsewhere on the forum just for the occasion. Now ... do I shoot it?
I just got this home from the LGS. It took since Jan. 31 to convince the seller I was the appropriate owner of this treasure. He bought it new in 1968 and claims never to have fired it. I see no evidence of it. Original box, tools, papers, and numbered magnas. Wow! This photo is from cell phone. Better pictures later when I get the real camera fired up. I built a light box using instructions from elsewhere on the forum just for the occasion. Now ... do I shoot it?
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I just got this home from the LGS. It took since Jan. 31 to convince the seller I was the appropriate owner of this treasure. He bought it new in 1968 and claims never to have fired it. I see no evidence of it. Original box, tools, papers, and numbered magnas. Wow! This photo is from cell phone. Better pictures later when I get the real camera fired up. I built a light box using instructions from elsewhere on the forum just for the occasion. Now ... do I shoot it?
That's a tuffy. I would start out by holding it.....ALOT!!!!
Can't wait for the "box" pictures!
That's a tuffy. I would start out by holding it.....ALOT!!!!
Bob
Rest assured, the 19 is on the counter by my laptop for loving looks about every 30 seconds! This is a rare problem for me. My other guns are all in great condition, but definitely shootable. I'm thinking I need a 19-3 or -4 that's been broken in by somebody else. To make it worse, I'm going to look at a 19 no dash in 4" nickel tomorrow that is in nearly the same condition, but no box. Oh, the pain of this addiction.
Ed
I just got this home from the LGS. It took since Jan. 31 to convince the seller I was the appropriate owner of this treasure. He bought it new in 1968 and claims never to have fired it. I see no evidence of it. Original box, tools, papers, and numbered magnas. Wow! This photo is from cell phone. Better pictures later when I get the real camera fired up. I built a light box using instructions from elsewhere on the forum just for the occasion. Now ... do I shoot it?
Update: I am experimenting with my new light box set up and my old DSLR. So, here is first attempt at a better photo. Not sure if is actually better than the darn iPhone. This was shot at f14 - 28 seconds, early evening natural light. Anyway, this is a Combat Magnum thread, so here it is!
juanj5606
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trashy
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Excuse the bad cell phone pic's. My contribution, all shooters. 19 - 4, 66 - 1, 66 - 4 and my newest (last week) 66 ND 2 1/2", she needs some personal time from me, good bath, little polish and some new shoes (PC Magnas on order). And they all shoot like a dream, even make me look good.
Looks like I need another 19 or two, to balance it all out.
Looks like I need another 19 or two, to balance it all out.
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Jdavis
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Here is a 19-5 that I rescued from many years of total neglect by it's previous owner. It isn't perfect but like most 19/66s, it sure is "purdy". Don't you think?
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justintyme
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I picked up this 19-4 earlier this week, swapped on some Ahrends for the photos as it came wearing Houge's. I shot it yesterday and it is supberb, my first K frame .357, I have two L frame 686's and a 17-6, and 617. It's a real Cowboy gun, had to go for a ride on the Rocking Horse my wife made
So, my LGS obtained a 2.5" M19 that was badly rusted such that the cylinder lock was stuck and the gun couldn't be used. Long story made short, it proved to be such a difficult fix for the gunsmith that the gun was sent to S&W for repair. When it returns from S&W is will apparently be as good as new. So, I have several questions, since they'll give me first dibs on it and for sure I'll buy it:
1. Should I get S&W to give me a letter for it so I have it's overall history, including the major repair?
2. Dang, there is around $450 in cost already including acquisition and S&W repairs - what should I pay for it?
3. As long as they have it, should I let them engrave it some?
Thanks!
***GRJ***
1. Should I get S&W to give me a letter for it so I have it's overall history, including the major repair?
2. Dang, there is around $450 in cost already including acquisition and S&W repairs - what should I pay for it?
3. As long as they have it, should I let them engrave it some?
Thanks!
***GRJ***
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Letter likely wouldn't mention the repair at all. He may put it in the letter if you waited until after the repair was done, specifically asked for it, and sent copies of the repair paperwork from S&W but I don't know.
You could get the original repair paperwork from the shop. It will list exactly what was done and list parts replaced.
That is completely up to you.
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