S&W Model 66-3 price

shafter · February 21, 2013, 11:37 AM

I was in the gunshop earlier today and saw a Smith and Wesson Model 66-3 for sale. It has a 2.5 barrel and and wooden round butt grips. The price was $495. I think it sounds like a fair price but is it a good price? If it had a 4 inch barrel I would have grabbed it in a heartbeat.

Zebulon · February 21, 2013, 02:50 PM

The 66 Snubs are usually the ones demending a higher price than 4" guns....That's a fine price in todays market. If you don't buy it, share the location with the rest of the Forum. It will be gone in no time.....Zebulon

jad0110 · February 22, 2013, 08:59 PM

I would agree, sounds like a fair price in today's market. If it passes inspection, I'd offer $460 cash plus tax and see what happens.

Cossack · February 22, 2013, 09:12 PM

Having shopped around a bit for these, I think that $495 is as good a price as you're likely to find, especially if it's in excellent condition. If you prefer a 4" barrel, you can probably get it for this much or less. As mentioned, these shorties have a higher market value. They're great carry guns.

If you can work it down even more, you can pat yourself on the back for getting a great deal.

shafter · February 22, 2013, 10:42 PM

Unfortunately someone beat me to it.

Colorado Redneck · February 22, 2013, 11:15 PM

"Unfortunately someone beat me to it."

Hate it when that happens!

In today's gun market, you gotta move fast if you find something you want.

shafter · February 23, 2013, 02:12 PM

I know! Stuff is being snatched up real quick. Had it been a 4 inch model I would have waited the ridiculously long wait to pick it up since that's what I really want. Oh well, next time I suppose.

Deaf Smith · February 24, 2013, 11:04 PM

Next time use my secret method.....

Lay-A-Way.

Works every time.

Deaf

wooly booger · February 26, 2013, 06:44 PM

i hope you are kicking yourself for letting that one get away.
K frame snubbies are getting hard to find and pricey. 4" service guns are still pretty common but still command mid to high $400s if they are in good condition.

hAkron · March 1, 2013, 12:53 PM

I just paid around $500 a piece for a 4" 66 no dash, and a 4" 66-1, I think $465 for a snubbie (which go for more than the 4") is a deal.

February 21, 2013, 11:37 AM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,034	S&W Model 66-3 price I was in the gunshop earlier today and saw a Smith and Wesson Model 66-3 for sale. It has a 2.5 barrel and and wooden round butt grips. The price was $495. I think it sounds like a fair price but is it a good price? If it had a 4 inch barrel I would have grabbed it in a heartbeat.

February 24, 2013, 11:04 PM	#8
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 2,701	Next time use my secret method..... Lay-A-Way. Works every time. Deaf __________________ “We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality” Ayn Rand

February 21, 2013, 02:50 PM	#2
Zebulon Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2002 Posts: 151	The 66 Snubs are usually the ones demending a higher price than 4" guns....That's a fine price in todays market. If you don't buy it, share the location with the rest of the Forum. It will be gone in no time.....Zebulon

February 22, 2013, 08:59 PM	#3
jad0110 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Posts: 571	I would agree, sounds like a fair price in today's market. If it passes inspection, I'd offer $460 cash plus tax and see what happens.

February 22, 2013, 09:12 PM	#4
Cossack Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2006 Posts: 124	Having shopped around a bit for these, I think that $495 is as good a price as you're likely to find, especially if it's in excellent condition. If you prefer a 4" barrel, you can probably get it for this much or less. As mentioned, these shorties have a higher market value. They're great carry guns. If you can work it down even more, you can pat yourself on the back for getting a great deal.

February 22, 2013, 10:42 PM	#5
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,034	Unfortunately someone beat me to it.

February 22, 2013, 11:15 PM	#6
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 838	"Unfortunately someone beat me to it." Hate it when that happens! In today's gun market, you gotta move fast if you find something you want.

February 23, 2013, 02:12 PM	#7
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,034	I know! Stuff is being snatched up real quick. Had it been a 4 inch model I would have waited the ridiculously long wait to pick it up since that's what I really want. Oh well, next time I suppose.

February 26, 2013, 06:44 PM	#9
wooly booger Junior member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Location: on the edge Posts: 143	i hope you are kicking yourself for letting that one get away. K frame snubbies are getting hard to find and pricey. 4" service guns are still pretty common but still command mid to high $400s if they are in good condition.

March 1, 2013, 12:53 PM	#10
hAkron Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 161	I just paid around $500 a piece for a 4" 66 no dash, and a 4" 66-1, I think $465 for a snubbie (which go for more than the 4") is a deal.