S&W 66-2 what did they cost new?

twobit · December 14, 2012, 11:34 AM

Anyone know the approximate cost back in the eighties for a new Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 4" barrel?

EdInk · December 14, 2012, 11:40 AM

I think new in the 1980's they were about $150-$200.

**44 AMP** · December 15, 2012, 03:07 AM

In 1978 the MSRP of the model 66 Combat Magnum was $202.00.

Hope this helps.

Grant D · December 15, 2012, 12:02 PM

In 1986 I paid $275.00 for a new Model 66-2 Combat Magnum with 2 1/2" barrel.

Rangegod · December 15, 2012, 12:29 PM

1975 Shooter's Bible shows MSRP at $185. Note, I remember paying around $140 at retail in 1974.

1985 Bible shows MSRP at $319.50

I paid $625 about 12 months ago for a "New in box" early 4" 66 no dash.

Killer inflation was between 71 and 81.

JAC

Deaf Smith · December 15, 2012, 07:15 PM

But keep in mind folks, I bought a new Colt Commander .45 in 1974 for the sum of $125 from the stores.

But the take home pay was also not so hot. $150 a week was good pay.

Now try that today.

Deaf

Sgt127 · December 15, 2012, 10:15 PM

1976 Sa-So catalog. $167 ....sigh.....

twobit · January 11, 2013, 10:29 AM

I like the old SA-SO add. They started in my home town (Grand Prairie TX) in 1948 and both Mr Sargeant and Mr. Sowell were deacons at the First Baptist Church. When I was a boy I remember them as old men in the church. As a very young police officer I went to their store and bought my first leather gear and handcuffs. Still have the cuffs and some of the leather in a drawer somewhere.

deadcoyote · January 11, 2013, 10:57 AM

My dad still has the receipt in the box of his SW 66 6". He paid $357 out the door with all tax and fees in 1987.

December 14, 2012, 11:34 AM	#1
twobit Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2010 Location: Coyote Creak, SW Texas Posts: 597	S&W 66-2 what did they cost new? Anyone know the approximate cost back in the eighties for a new Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 4" barrel? __________________ Twobit, Strive to live up to the opinion that your dog has of you.

December 14, 2012, 11:40 AM	#2
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	I think new in the 1980's they were about $150-$200. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

December 15, 2012, 03:07 AM	#3
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,795	In 1978 the MSRP of the model 66 Combat Magnum was $202.00. Hope this helps. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 15, 2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Rangegod Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2002 Location: South FL. Posts: 164	66 price 1975 Shooter's Bible shows MSRP at $185. Note, I remember paying around $140 at retail in 1974. 1985 Bible shows MSRP at $319.50 I paid $625 about 12 months ago for a "New in box" early 4" 66 no dash. Killer inflation was between 71 and 81. JAC __________________ “Whatever the State saith is a lie; whatever it hath is a theft.” ~ Nietzsche

December 15, 2012, 07:15 PM	#6
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	But keep in mind folks, I bought a new Colt Commander .45 in 1974 for the sum of $125 from the stores. But the take home pay was also not so hot. $150 a week was good pay. Now try that today. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

December 15, 2012, 12:02 PM	#4
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	In 1986 I paid $275.00 for a new Model 66-2 Combat Magnum with 2 1/2" barrel.

December 15, 2012, 10:15 PM	#7
Sgt127 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Posts: 1,053	1976 Sa-So catalog. $167 ....sigh.....

January 11, 2013, 10:29 AM	#8
twobit Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2010 Location: Coyote Creak, SW Texas Posts: 597	I like the old SA-SO add. They started in my home town (Grand Prairie TX) in 1948 and both Mr Sargeant and Mr. Sowell were deacons at the First Baptist Church. When I was a boy I remember them as old men in the church. As a very young police officer I went to their store and bought my first leather gear and handcuffs. Still have the cuffs and some of the leather in a drawer somewhere. __________________ Twobit, Strive to live up to the opinion that your dog has of you.

January 11, 2013, 10:57 AM	#9
deadcoyote Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 672	My dad still has the receipt in the box of his SW 66 6". He paid $357 out the door with all tax and fees in 1987.

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