What model S&W is this?

[Guitarslinger46]

I'm rather ignorant when it comes to frame types and model names on Smith revolvers. Just curious what this might be. It is a .357 magnum with a 6" barrel. It is a 6-shooter.

 

[Matt-J2]

If you open the cylinder the model number should be under there.

I'm sure there's plenty of folks here who could tell you everything about it at a glance, but the above is the extent of my S&W knowledge.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Looks like a Model 66 at a glance.

 

[Guitarslinger46]

Now I feel stupid. Swing the cylinder out, and there it is. A Model 66-2. I'm storing it for a friend of mine. Thought I'd clean it up for him. The cylinders in particular could use a good cleaning.

 

[ArmedBear]

They probably could use a good scrubbing with bullets.

The 66 is arguably the all-time classic .357 revolver. If you're going to clean it, hell, shoot it first.

 

[Guitarslinger46]

There is some fouling in the cylinder walls and probably the bore that I'd rather clean up before I try firing it. It may just have to go to the range with me soon though.

 

[highorder]

If you're going to clean it, hell, shoot it first.

Seconded.

I'm sure he'd thank you for ironing out the trigger a bit.

Like when pro hockey players have the equipment managers break in gloves for them

 

[Old Fuff]

If you're going to clean it, hell, shoot it first.

I'd suggest not. I can't inspect thhe chambers' condition, but if there is enough fouling in the chambers you might have a hard time extracting the fired cases, and I have seen instances where a ticked-off shooter got mad and bent the extractor rod trying. It is always wise to be sure the chambers, and for that matter the bore, are clean before you go to the range. I don't know that many enjoy cleaning guns, but doing so can prevent some problems later.

 

[18DAI]

Lovely model 66 there! I would most definitely scrub out those chambers before shooting. Especially before shooting 357's.

Let us know how she shoots!

 

[bflobill_69]

It should tell ya when you open the cylinder on the crane... model number, followed sometimes by a "-" and another number

Looks to be a 66 or possibly a nickek 19? Err that sure looks like stainless though.

Bflobill69

 

[S&Wfan]

I'd also get the proper screwdriver and tighten the side plate on the right side. It appears to be loose at the bottom front. Not good.



T.

 

[Guitarslinger46]

Thanks for the heads up. I will be checking that side plate and giving the chambers and bore a good cleaning before firing anything. It is a stainless 66-2, BTW. I did quite a bit of Photoshop work on the stainless area to make up for a crappy camera (and camera operator!). Mechanically, everything appears to be in good working order.

 

[MAGNUM44]

any ideas of selling it?

 

[Kind of Blued]

P.S. Use a PROPER SCREWDRIVER if you're going to tighten the front screw.

Getting a gun back from a buddy with a stripped screwhead would piss me off. In fact, I'd probably call him something worse than a "screwhead".