TfflHndn
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S&W Model 66 (no dash), 4", very good condition, I'd estimate 90%, $575 or S&W pre Model 10, mechanically sound, but someone had it chrome-plated, $350. Either of these a reasonable deal?
Either, both or neither?
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Twiki357
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Definitely the model 66. The pre-model 10 would be a very weak maybe, but probably not.
bannockburn
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Between the two I would go with the Model 66. Decent price on a great gun. The chrome plated pre-Model 10 I would pass on.
SwaneeSR
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I have seen some comments on THR that revolvers like the SW Model 66 have really jumped in price, especially the older ones.
Is $575 really an acceptable price assuming the condition is correct?
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Is $575 really an acceptable price assuming the condition is correct?
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hAkron
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Does the 66 have the correct stainless rear sight?
Prices on all pre lock Smiths have been rising, with certain models, like Model 66's and 19's climbing up pretty fast. $575 is the going rate these days (at least around here) for one in excellent shape with the original stocks.
Only the earliest Model 66 no dash versions had the all stainless sights. I am not sure when they changed over to blackened rear sights, but my 1976 no dash has them.
Only the earliest Model 66 no dash versions had the all stainless sights. I am not sure when they changed over to blackened rear sights, but my 1976 no dash has them.
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Model 10, no.
66, yeah ok.
66, yeah ok.
CajunBass
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Same as everyone else. The 66 is about right around here.
If the Model 10 is "chrome plated" I'd pass. If however, it's a factory nickel finish, $350.00 is a pretty good price.
If the Model 10 is "chrome plated" I'd pass. If however, it's a factory nickel finish, $350.00 is a pretty good price.
Lord Teapot
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i'd buy them both, but the model 10 would depend on the quality of the new finish.
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$475 and $250 would be my tops.
hAkron
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Only the earliest Model 66 no dash versions had the all stainless sights. I am not sure when they changed over to blackened rear sights, but my 1976 no dash has them.
It was also popular to change them out with the black rear sight though. The gun in your picture looks complete, so I would agree that what is on the gun is likely the origional rear sight, but the change wasn't officially made until the 66-1. Absent a factory letter indicating the contrary, I would be suspicious of any no dash 66 that wasn't as complete as your with a black rear sight.
Sunray
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Had a 4" 19 for eons. Wouldn't pay $575 for one or a 66 though.
Chrome-plated the Smith isn't worth $350 either. Chrome that isn't industrial hard chrome is a really crappy finish for any firearm. Tends to come off.
Nickel is a 19th Century rust proofing. It comes off faster than chrome.
Chrome-plated the Smith isn't worth $350 either. Chrome that isn't industrial hard chrome is a really crappy finish for any firearm. Tends to come off.
Nickel is a 19th Century rust proofing. It comes off faster than chrome.
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The 66 is my favorite .357 . In 90% condition the price sounds to high for me . I would rather have a Model 10 in it's original finish . So I vote neither .
I just passed on a 66 yesterday for $525 . It didn't have the original grips and the seller danced around the question of what condition it was in . It was about a 2 hour drive for me to look at it .
I just passed on a 66 yesterday for $525 . It didn't have the original grips and the seller danced around the question of what condition it was in . It was about a 2 hour drive for me to look at it .
bearman49709
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A 4" no dash 66 goes for $550-$600 now so your in the ball park on it, I wouldn't touch the model 10.
A lot more no dash 66's were made with blackened stainless sights than plain stainless!
A lot more no dash 66's were made with blackened stainless sights than plain stainless!
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Like others, I would pass on th 10. Regarding the 66, it may be a little high, but will be worth it in the not too distant future. It's one of those I didn't pay too much, I bought it a little soon deals.
420Stainless
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That is about the going rate for a Model 66 around here now. I was looking for one a couple of years ago hoping to find one under $500 locally and gave up after awhile. I'm not sure I'd go for a chromed Model 10 unless I wanted that finish in the first place. They are fairly plentiful at low prices with good original finish. If you are going to carry it, chrome might be a fine way to go if a good finishing job was done on it.
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If the M66 is in as-stated condition, I would look seriously at it. They're not making any more of them, and they aren't getting any cheaper.
A 4" M66, esp a no-dash (or any P&R M66) is a very nice revolver. Well-balanced, nice trigger, capable of shooting anything from powder-puff .38s to "real" .357 Magnum loads.
Mine is well-used, marked as a department-issued gun, and in spite of all that, is one of the last guns I will ever sell or give away.
A 4" M66, esp a no-dash (or any P&R M66) is a very nice revolver. Well-balanced, nice trigger, capable of shooting anything from powder-puff .38s to "real" .357 Magnum loads.
Mine is well-used, marked as a department-issued gun, and in spite of all that, is one of the last guns I will ever sell or give away.
I feel that have to disagree a bit with your statement. While the first year or so of Model 66 revolvers had the stainless rear sights, by 1972-73 or so, S&W had responded to complaints about the rear sights being hard to see in bright light and had changed to the blackened rear sight. Where it becomes a bit fuzzy is in the transition period as they didn't keep records of just exactly when the switch took place.
The 66-1 variant was when they changed the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder in 1977.
BCRider
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If you're the sort to flip your guns ever few years then you likely won't make anything back on the 66 at that price. But if you're the sort that buys and uses the guns for the rest of your life then the price might be a little high but it's livable and as mentioned they aren't making them like that any more.
And the 66 really is a superb shooting gun with the option of some magnum rounds here and there.
If it really is nickel on the 10 then it would be a nice gun too if you prefer nickel over blued steel. But if it's aftermarket chrome then turn and run. Chrome adds to the dimensions of parts so if it was not done well it could easily result in poor fitting parts that were left or were altered. All in all simply far too many questions about if it was done right or not.
And the 66 really is a superb shooting gun with the option of some magnum rounds here and there.
If it really is nickel on the 10 then it would be a nice gun too if you prefer nickel over blued steel. But if it's aftermarket chrome then turn and run. Chrome adds to the dimensions of parts so if it was not done well it could easily result in poor fitting parts that were left or were altered. All in all simply far too many questions about if it was done right or not.
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