S&w 66-5

[gamestalker]

I've run across a 66-5 2 1/2" that looks to never have been fired more than a few times. This is a S&W custom job, I think he said a Petersen job? 1 of 101 manufacturered. It has a chamfered cylinder. The inside of the cylinder is also different where it tapers down. Something he said about being micro groved I think. It locks up as tight as is possible, like zero in any direction. The barrel looks rather different internally, like it has a match barrel? Gap is .0354". Grips are wood and were on it when he bought it, really nice looking and feeling grips.

The paper work checked out and it is deffinitely 1 of 101, and is considered to have a collector value of around $2200. He said he bought it for $1575 and according to his paper work everything is consistent. He is asking $1450 and isn't willing to budge on that. What do you guys think.

I already have two 66's one 66-2 and another 66-5, both 2 1/2", or what ever the snub length is. But those I picked up for $300 66-2 in the 1980's, and the other 66-5 was $450 about 5 years ago.

GS
I can't post pics, as I don't have the means to do that.

 

[wheelyfun66]

If it's worth it to you.......

$1450 sounds outrageous to me......

I owned a 66-5 snub, and I loved it, but it would need more than champhered cylinders and a "limited edition" to be worth even close to that price.

But....if you are a serious S&W freak, and have the money....Go for it!

But you better learn how to post pics, if you get it!

 

[rcmodel]

This is a S&W custom job, I think he said a Petersen job?

I doubt seriously it is a factory S&W custom job.

Much more likely a gunsmith named Peterson, whoever that is, customized it and sold it.

I would not even think about paying that much for it unless you can get it lettered by S&W saying it came out of the custom shop in it's present configuration.

That might make it three times more valuable then a box stock gun in similiar condition, but I seriously doubt it.

rc

 

[Confederate]

You don't sound like a collector, so I say pass.

No gun modification is worth the amount he wants, and I suspect if collectors would pay that much for it, he would have sold it to them.

I'd rather have three off-the-shelf revolvers than one collector's piece. The 66 already has a great trigger pull and is very accurate. I'm much rather have a 66 with a pinned barrel, chromed hammer/trigger and recessed chambers! I don't like modern productions.

Just my opinion. Pass and don't sweat it.

 

[Hondo 60]

Sorry, I haven't heard of "Peterson".
Which means the gun is no where near $1450.

Sounds like it's worth closer to $550.

 

[rcmodel]

Only if "Peterson" knew what the heck he was doing.

rc

 

[Deaf Smith]

gamestalker,

It sounds like a 66-5 that was worked over by a custom smith. They are worth whatever the buyer feels they are worth.

I picked up my 66-5 2 /12er for $300 not a year ago. It's the 2nd one from the right end in this photo.

And this 19-5 nickel, for just a bit over $300 not two months ago.

and this 66-3 for about $350 just a year ago.

So I don't know about a $1450 buck gun. I suggest going to the S&W board and ask them.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php


Deaf

 

[19-3Ben]

OP is in Arizona and I did find a "Peterson Gunsmithing, LLC" in Phoenix.

Obviously it's circumstantial as Peterson is not a very rare name, but perhaps a link?

 

[L-Frame]

Unless $ is no object there is no way I'd pay that for a 66 of any kind. But, like others have said, if it's worth it to you.....

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The paper work checked out and it is definitely 1 of 101, and is considered to have a collector value of around $2200. He said he bought it for $1575 and according to his paper work everything is consistent. He is asking $1450 and isn't willing to budge on that. What do you guys think.

You have to ask yourself, if the gun is valued at $2200 and he paid $1575 for it why is he willing to sell it to you for "only" $1450?

Me thinks there is something wrong there...