Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum 66-1

JFoster77 · August 18, 2010, 12:06 AM

I saw an old forum post but seemed as though no one has been there in over a year about this. So I'm looking for some help. I have an old .357 revolver. I believe it is a model 66-1 and has a serial number 39k2979. From what I understand it was a police issue firearm. This one is located in GA.
I would like to know what it's value is and what I could expect to sell it for and any other information on it would be great. I included a picture in the other post here is the link.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373122

SSgt Jeremy Foster

laytonj1 · August 18, 2010, 12:46 AM

The serial number dates it to 1978/79 which would make it a 66-1.
Hard to tell the condition from the photo but $400 to $450 is about the going rate in a private sale.
Selling to a gunshop/dealer you'd get about $100 to $150 less.

Jim

JFoster77 · August 19, 2010, 01:05 AM

Thanks Jim. Yeah it's my mother's she has from her late boyfriend. I'm trying to make her a fair offer. What should I offer her?

BillCA · August 19, 2010, 04:55 AM

If that Model 66-1 is in good mechanical shape, does not have a deep flame cut in the stopstrap just above the barrel, then $400-$425 is a fair price and $450 would be right if the external appearance is very good - without serious scratches, dings, scrapes, etc.

BigJimP · August 19, 2010, 12:35 PM

The model 66's are popular up here ...but condition is everything on a gun.

I'm seeing prices lately, on good clean guns, between $ 450 - $ 550 around here.

Webleymkv · August 19, 2010, 12:39 PM

K-Frame magnums have inflated considerably in the past few years. In my area, a 4" M66 in good shape would run anywhere from $400-600 depending on the seller. However, the 66-1 has both the pinned barrel and recessed (counterbored) chambers which, in my area, would add a $50-100 premium.

jad0110 · August 20, 2010, 08:47 PM

For a 4" -1 in excellent mechanical condition, for my area I'd say $425 or so would be a fair price for both of you.

I assume it is a 4", I can't pull up the link with the picture.

August 18, 2010, 12:06 AM	#1
JFoster77 Junior Member Join Date: August 17, 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3	Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum 66-1 I saw an old forum post but seemed as though no one has been there in over a year about this. So I'm looking for some help. I have an old .357 revolver. I believe it is a model 66-1 and has a serial number 39k2979. From what I understand it was a police issue firearm. This one is located in GA. I would like to know what it's value is and what I could expect to sell it for and any other information on it would be great. I included a picture in the other post here is the link. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373122 SSgt Jeremy Foster

August 19, 2010, 04:55 AM	#4
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	If that Model 66-1 is in good mechanical shape, does not have a deep flame cut in the stopstrap just above the barrel, then $400-$425 is a fair price and $450 would be right if the external appearance is very good - without serious scratches, dings, scrapes, etc. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

August 18, 2010, 12:46 AM	#2
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	The serial number dates it to 1978/79 which would make it a 66-1. Hard to tell the condition from the photo but $400 to $450 is about the going rate in a private sale. Selling to a gunshop/dealer you'd get about $100 to $150 less. Jim

August 19, 2010, 01:05 AM	#3
JFoster77 Junior Member Join Date: August 17, 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3	Thanks Jim. Yeah it's my mother's she has from her late boyfriend. I'm trying to make her a fair offer. What should I offer her?

August 19, 2010, 12:35 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	The model 66's are popular up here ...but condition is everything on a gun. I'm seeing prices lately, on good clean guns, between $ 450 - $ 550 around here.

August 19, 2010, 12:39 PM	#6
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	K-Frame magnums have inflated considerably in the past few years. In my area, a 4" M66 in good shape would run anywhere from $400-600 depending on the seller. However, the 66-1 has both the pinned barrel and recessed (counterbored) chambers which, in my area, would add a $50-100 premium.

August 20, 2010, 08:47 PM	#7
jad0110 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Posts: 761	For a 4" -1 in excellent mechanical condition, for my area I'd say $425 or so would be a fair price for both of you. I assume it is a 4", I can't pull up the link with the picture.