Value on 66 2.5"

[ahpd1992]

I have aquired a model 66 no dash 2.5" snubby. Serial # check shows it shipped in 1975, its a pinned barrel model. It is real clean barely a drag line on the cylinder. Guy I bought it from said he shot 50 rounds on 38 special n put it away. I believe it, I got a good price but what are they selling for, anyone know I don't know much about the pinned barrel smith's

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[ahpd1992]

I have aquired a model 66 no dash 2.5" snubby. Serial # check shows it shipped in 1975, its a pinned barrel model. It is real clean barely a drag line on the cylinder. Guy I bought it from said he shot 50 rounds on 38 special n put it away. I believe it, I got a good price but what are they selling for, anyone know I don't know much about the pinned barrel smith's

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[gutterman]

Nice looking 66 ! Had one just like it and traded for nickel 2 1/2 M19. Now I wish I had both but the 19 will never leave me. That was about 8 mos ago and the going price on the 66 then was about $650.

 

[chuck8388]

$700.00 + in Ohio.

 

[Hapworth]

If the 66 no dash is in the condition described, that's an NRA Modern Gun Condition Standards "perfect" -- a catch indeed. Presuming without box, tool and docs, in the current market it's a steal at anything under $700, and could sell upwards of $850.

 

[P&R Fan]

If the 66 no dash is in the condition described, that's an NRA Modern Gun Condition Standards "perfect" -- a catch indeed. Presuming without box, tool and docs, in the current market it's a steal at anything under $700, and could sell upwards of $850.

I agree.
I have a 2 1/2" M66-1 and even at that price I wouldn't sell it.
It's my favorite K-Frame carry revolver.
Jim

 

[ahpd1992]

No box or papers, the grips are not original to the gun, I found a pair from a friend n he let me have them. BTW I paid A LOT less then $700 about half that...

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[Hapworth]

No box or papers, the grips are not original to the gun, I found a pair from a friend n her me have them. The trigger is buttery smooth and the previous owner had no work done to it. BTW I paid A LOT less then $700 in fact about half that...

Well, then I don't like you very much right now...

Congrats on what appears to be a great catch. S&W is known for good triggers out of the box -- though there's variation within them -- but I have certainly encountered the occasional stock trigger on an "as new" example that was professional trigger job quality; consider it a bonus.

 

[ahpd1992]

Hmmm, honestly I bought it because of the price I dont have the appreciation for these older guns that you all have, perhaps I should put a post in the classified section

 

[Hapworth]

Hmmm, honestly I bought it because of the price I dont have the appreciation for these older guns that you all have, perhaps I should put a post in the classified section

In that case I completely overestimated its worth...

Care to make $50 pure profit?

 

[ColbyBruce]

Hmmm, honestly I bought it because of the price I dont have the appreciation for these older guns that you all have, perhaps I should put a post in the classified section

If you keep it, carry it, and shoot it for a while, you will develop an appreciation for it. Here is my S&W 66-2.

 

[plantmonkey]

i Saw a couple 66 stubbie's in rough to fair shape at the last bigger gun show . They were running 550 up , but that's here in central Texas . I use a 66-1 for my daily carry gun and its the best handling shooting stub nose i ever handled

 

[fat tom]

I dont have the appreciation for these older guns that you all have, perhaps I should put a post in the classified section

Perhaps you should recognize your shortcomings and keep it long enough to realize what you have. Just sayin'.
f.t.

 

[66snub]

I'll tell you what that M66 is worth. A lifetime of satisfaction of carrying and shooting with a gun that won't let you down. I'm not sure that you can put a price on that. I propose a test for you. Keep it, shoot it, and carry it for a year. 365 days. If you still hate it when its over, you will have a line stretching around the block of people waiting to buy your gun. I'll be in front...

 

[ralph7]

I'll tell you what that M66 is worth. A lifetime of satisfaction of carrying and shooting with a gun that won't let you down. I'm not sure that you can put a price on that. I propose a test for you. Keep it, shoot it, and carry it for a year. 365 days. If you still hate it when its over, you will have a line stretching around the block of people waiting to buy your gun. I'll be in front...

Wouldn't expect anything negative from a poster with that handle.

 

[ahpd1992]

Thanks for the responses, but to be clear I do not hate this gun. In fact it is quite nice, I just don't appreciate it they way all of you kind poster's seem to. It's kinda like I want the gun to go to someone who is really into it and appreciates it more than I. I am not a collector, I got a good price otherwise I prob would've passed on the purchase. Just feeling out this model. I do appreciate all the info and enthusiasm you all seem to have

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[ColbyBruce]

I am not sure if the word "enthusiasm" is adequate. A K frame will fit most any shooter from eight to eighty years old simply by changing the stocks and choosing the proper ammo for the task. With the proper holster, most anyone can carry and conceal a 4" barrel K frame. K frames have traveled the world with the US military and our Allies for over 100 years. Lawmen around the world trusted their lives to K frames.

You are doing yourself a disservice by not taking the time to enjoy that gun. Shoot and carry it. The time will be well spent.

 

[ahpd1992]

ColbyBruce, well put ' nuff said I'll take it to the range this week

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