Interesting point, but wasn't that also about the time the wonder-nines (or semi-autos,in general) were really taking off, and revolvers were at an all-time low? As best I can tell, the two are running about neck-and-neck,these days.Time machine choice - it is 1989. A 4506 goes for about $600.00, a Model 66 is only worth about $380.00 NIB.