S&W Model 66 .357

[I Plea The 2nd]

I have been wanting to buy a pre lock Smith revolver for a while now and living in California, we have a limited market of them. I recently stumbled upon a 4 inch Model 66 and was intrigued by it. I am more of a 586/686, but I really liked the way the 66 looked and felt in my hands. What would be a fair price to pay for one and what should I look for when inspecting it. I am attaching a picture. Best I could do with my crappy phone.

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I bought the same one but with wood grips for around $575 a year ago. Im a 686 guy but that 66 is my favorite wheel gun. Check the action (pull the trigger 6 times), make sure the cylinder locks (clicks) into place when it rotates, and check the bottom of the forcing cone for cracks.

[jkody]

Had to check my safe and work bench. Looks just like mine, same grips and all and I use the same glock mat. Mine is a -1 and I paid $350 quite a few years back. It would probably sell for $500 to $700 now depending on what -# and condition. Inspect as mentioned above.

[Oceanbob]

I sold a clean one with wood grips for $750. Real clean.

[CodyGT46]

I own a 2" 66 no dash, but I got it as a gift.

I have been offered $700 for it though.

[SLO1911Fan]

In decent to good shape with the I would pay $450-550 for a 4" or $600-650 for a 2.5". To be on the high end of the spectrum it would need original grips. I would personally pay slightly more for a 19, than a 66.

That said, I love my 66. I've been carrying it daily for the last two weeks.

[SLO1911Fan]

I don't think they make 2" barrels. They're measured from the cylinder, not the frame, so you might have a 3".

3" models exist, but are rather rare. The common K frame snub nose is a 2.5" barrel.

[Octaviob]

You can never go wrong with a S&W 66. They shoot as good as they look.

It was my first handgun many years ago and it will always have a special place in my heart.

[highpower]

The price will depend on whether it is an early model with the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders, or a later version. A no dash with the original stocks along the box and papers can easily sell for $750 and up depending on condition, 2.5" barrels bring a premium. I bought a -2 (non-pinned) with a 6" barrel a year and a half ago for $340 from a gun store in California just before I moved to Nevada.

The pictured 4" 66 with a set of aftermarket grips should sell for around $500 + or -. Since it is in the PRC, you might have to pay a little more.

[morrcarr67]

I have been wanting to buy a pre lock Smith revolver for a while now and living in California, we have a limited market of them. I recently stumbled upon a 4 inch Model 66 and was intrigued by it. I am more of a 586/686, but I really liked the way the 66 looked and felt in my hands. What would be a fair price to pay for one and what should I look for when inspecting it. I am attaching a picture. Best I could do with my crappy phone.

Nice gun.

What ever you feel is fair. Makes no difference what we feel is fair if you say that's crazy I'm not paying that.

[Revoman]

Looks like someone might have polished it to a high sheen. You can bring it back close to factory finish if you wish.
A 4" in good condition, in California, should be in the $600 - $650 range.

[I Plea The 2nd]

The price will depend on whether it is an early model with the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders, or a later version. A no dash with the original stocks along the box and papers can easily sell for $750 and up depending on condition, 2.5" barrels bring a premium. I bought a -2 (non-pinned) with a 6" barrel a year and a half ago for $340 from a gun store in California just before I moved to Nevada.

The pictured 4" 66 with a set of aftermarket grips should sell for around $500 + or -. Since it is in the PRC, you might have to pay a little more.

Not sure what year it is, but it is a no dash.

[Erion929]

Agree....$600-650 max without original, or at least period-correct, wooden grips....depends on condition. I think in a free state it would be $500.

[CodyGT46]

I don't think they make 2" barrels. They're measured from the cylinder, not the frame, so you might have a 3".

Yeah I meant to put 2.5" barrel, oops.

[CoachUP]

I have a 66-2. 1982 production date.

It's a family heirloom as it was my Dads Alameda County sheriffs service revolver.

To me it's priceless.