[red rick]

How much would you pay for a model 66, with a 3" barrel in excellent condition and without the lock. It does not come with the manual or box.

I know someone that is selling one and I was thinking about buying it but I think he is asking to much for it at $495. It might be worth it but the price just doesn't make me want to jump on it.

[Oro]

For a 3" model, that price may be pretty attractive, actually. The 3" model is fairly uncommon and commands a stiff premium.

For comparison, and assuming the normally high grade in which one usually finds stainless guns, typical prices might be:

4" : $425
2.5" : $500

A 3" gun would trade at a premium to the 2.5", perhaps 20 to 50% even. Double check the actual barrel length by measuring from the front of the cylinder (not the frame) to the edge of the muzzle.

[girvin02]

If the gun is in good condition, that is an excellent price. They typically sell in the $600-$700 range.

[vmr357]

Wow! I feel a lot better about my no dash, 4 in. 66 at $380. I guess I'll look for some fancy grips to make it more expensive.
Vern

[S&W-Keeper]

That is a good price for the 3".They are few,and far between.

[Colt Smith]

Check to make sure that 3" barrel is original to the gun. If it is, it sounds like a very good price.

[jad0110]

Excellent price, I'd buy that gun in a nanosecond. The more common 2.5" model sells for $550 in my area, at best. The 3" barrel adds at least a $100 premium.

A great deal my friend, lucky you!

[red rick]

If he still has it I am going to look at it tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

[Confederate]

I've always wanted one in a 4-inch barrel, counterbored chambers and a pinned barrrel. Don't have much use for shorter or longer tubes, as I'd prefer a Ruger Speed-Six or a Security-Six in the 6-inch. But that 4-inch 66 is one handsome pistol! I'm also very fond of the 80s-era Model 13 and 19 revolvers.

The 3-inchers should have the full-length ejector rods, though, and are a great size and weight.

Photos??

[Oro]

As I mentioned above and Colt Smith reiterated, check the length. Non-revolver guys often mis-measure the barrel and understate it by an inch. I have looked at several guns over the years I was told were "3 inch for sure" to find they were mis-measured 4" guns. If it is a 4", and it's still of interest to you, try to pay about $400, and only if it has the original grips - deduct $25 to $40 if it does not.

[red rick]

It wasn't a 66 it is a model 13-3 and it is a 3" barrel.

[Thaddeus Jones]

The 13-3 3" is an EXCELLENT concealed carry revolver......next to the 3" 66 possibly the best CCW revolver made. The 3" 13 was THE FBI revolver in the 80's.

Thats a good price on a superb revolver. Buy it, shoot it, love it!

If you don't please PM me the shops contact info. I could use another nice 3" 13. TJ

[PattonTime]

I just was lucky enough to find a 3" Model 13 LNIB at a gun show
I was able to get $25.00 off so got it for $425.00 it had never been fired and it had the original receipt from 1982
I felt very lucky as I have always wanted one, you know FBI and all.
To be honest I doubt I will every shoot it, but I might, I just don't see much purpose as I like to carry a 38 Special snubby or a 380 of some sort and I have several flavors of each.
But if I was ever wanted to open carry I think it would be perfect.

[bhp9mm]

not a bad price if it would have been a 3 inch 66 u would have been sealing it at that price the 66 3 inch all the ones on gunbroker go for $700 plus