value of my model 66

clasic frames · November 17, 2014, 12:09 AM

Hello every one I just registered its my first thread and here is my question. So I recently purchased a model 66-1 4" barrel. Its recessed and the barrel is pinned it belonged to a retired officer who bought it in the late 70s he gave me the original box unfortunately the paperwork wasn't in it. What do u guys think the value of it is? Thanks in advance

RodTheWrench · November 17, 2014, 12:33 AM

Pictures would help a lot!

Either way, those are nice guns!

2123 · November 17, 2014, 12:29 PM

Yes, a picture would help a lot. Not that many years ago, it would have been worth around $400.00 or so, give or take.

But, prices have climbed steadily the last few years, and they continue to go up. If it's in excellent condition, no nicks, scratches, dents, dings, etc., and you said you have the OEM box, but no papers, and since it's a 66-1, you might expect to see closer to $700.00 or more.

The 4" bbl. length is popular as well, so that helps. The grips are also play an important part in the valuing process. If they are in anything less than perfect condition, they will ding the value of the gun.

trigger643 · November 17, 2014, 12:37 PM

I recently picked up a 66-1 4" with no box, gently used and in near new condition for $475.

My experience with Law enforcement guns is they get carried a lot, shot little with all the wear to the outside. Some can be pretty fugly with pristine internals....

CajunBass · November 17, 2014, 02:04 PM

What'd you pay for it?

In pristine condition, fired some, but not beat up, with the original grips at my favorite shop it would be tagged I'd guess at $650.00-700.00. Not saying it would bring that much, but that's where they'd start. Add about $50.00 for the box if the box is in similar condition.

damienph · November 17, 2014, 02:36 PM

I bought this 2 1/2" Model 66-1 within the last five years, the cylinder is recessed but the barrel is not pinned. It is a former PD issue gun and has electro-pencil engraving on the frame under the cylinder window. It had some rubber finger groove Hogues on it when I bought it but currently has wooden Hogues on it.

I don't remember for sure but I think that I paid $325 for it.

It has a few dings and scratches; the marks on the barrel in front of the ejector rod are some sort of reflection not blems.

clasic frames · November 17, 2014, 02:57 PM

i paid $400 did I get a deal then? Didn't have the original grips though

2123 · November 17, 2014, 03:06 PM

Back in 1981 or 1982, I bought a NIB S&W 66-2 w/2.5" bbl. It has the red ramp front sight and white outline rear sight blade.

Back then, it cost me $279.00. I still have it, and it's had less than 50 rds. run thru it. I put some larger S&W grips on it and they made a lot of difference as far as a better grip and much better looking as well.

I have quite a few S&W revolvers, from .22LR to .44Mag. Most were bought NIB, and a few were used, but in "as new condition". I think the most I paid for any one of them was still under $600.00.

Some of them have now appreciated in value, almost 1.5X, maybe 2X. And most of them are all pre-lock models. All have OEM boxes, tools and paperwork.

When it comes to revolvers (and I love um), they gotta be S&W.

2123 · November 17, 2014, 03:12 PM

classic frames........You paid a fair and reasonable price. The rubber grips are okay. But, you might keep an eye out for some OEM S&W target grips. The OEM grips really make the whole look and feel of the gun.

You can find lots of the OEM grips on GunBroker.

clasic frames · November 17, 2014, 08:11 PM

Thanks a lot guys I appreciate it

2123 · November 17, 2014, 08:42 PM

I forgot to say that the S&W 66 is one of the favorite models chosen by the consumers.

I have three myself.

Colorado Redneck · November 18, 2014, 12:24 AM

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Smi...fm?cat_id=1328

CajunBass · November 18, 2014, 07:36 AM

Around here, if you get most any Smith & Wesson in decent condition for $400.00 you didn't get a good deal.

You got a great deal.

$400 for a Model 66, even with Pachmayrs is getting pretty close to a steal.

November 17, 2014, 12:09 AM	#1
clasic frames Junior Member Join Date: November 16, 2014 Location: las Vegas nv Posts: 3	value of my model 66 Hello every one I just registered its my first thread and here is my question. So I recently purchased a model 66-1 4" barrel. Its recessed and the barrel is pinned it belonged to a retired officer who bought it in the late 70s he gave me the original box unfortunately the paperwork wasn't in it. What do u guys think the value of it is? Thanks in advance __________________ 1911

November 17, 2014, 12:33 AM	#2
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	Pictures would help a lot! Either way, those are nice guns! __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." - Han Solo

November 17, 2014, 02:04 PM	#5
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	What'd you pay for it? In pristine condition, fired some, but not beat up, with the original grips at my favorite shop it would be tagged I'd guess at $650.00-700.00. Not saying it would bring that much, but that's where they'd start. Add about $50.00 for the box if the box is in similar condition. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

November 17, 2014, 02:36 PM	#6
damienph Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 319	66-1 I bought this 2 1/2" Model 66-1 within the last five years, the cylinder is recessed but the barrel is not pinned. It is a former PD issue gun and has electro-pencil engraving on the frame under the cylinder window. It had some rubber finger groove Hogues on it when I bought it but currently has wooden Hogues on it. I don't remember for sure but I think that I paid $325 for it. It has a few dings and scratches; the marks on the barrel in front of the ejector rod are some sort of reflection not blems.

November 17, 2014, 02:57 PM	#7
clasic frames Junior Member Join Date: November 16, 2014 Location: las Vegas nv Posts: 3	i paid $400 did I get a deal then? Didn't have the original grips though __________________ 1911

November 17, 2014, 12:29 PM	#3
2123 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Location: It changes.....a lot. Posts: 356	Yes, a picture would help a lot. Not that many years ago, it would have been worth around $400.00 or so, give or take. But, prices have climbed steadily the last few years, and they continue to go up. If it's in excellent condition, no nicks, scratches, dents, dings, etc., and you said you have the OEM box, but no papers, and since it's a 66-1, you might expect to see closer to $700.00 or more. The 4" bbl. length is popular as well, so that helps. The grips are also play an important part in the valuing process. If they are in anything less than perfect condition, they will ding the value of the gun.

November 17, 2014, 12:37 PM	#4
trigger643 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2011 Posts: 322	I recently picked up a 66-1 4" with no box, gently used and in near new condition for $475. My experience with Law enforcement guns is they get carried a lot, shot little with all the wear to the outside. Some can be pretty fugly with pristine internals....

November 17, 2014, 03:06 PM	#8
2123 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Location: It changes.....a lot. Posts: 356	Back in 1981 or 1982, I bought a NIB S&W 66-2 w/2.5" bbl. It has the red ramp front sight and white outline rear sight blade. Back then, it cost me $279.00. I still have it, and it's had less than 50 rds. run thru it. I put some larger S&W grips on it and they made a lot of difference as far as a better grip and much better looking as well. I have quite a few S&W revolvers, from .22LR to .44Mag. Most were bought NIB, and a few were used, but in "as new condition". I think the most I paid for any one of them was still under $600.00. Some of them have now appreciated in value, almost 1.5X, maybe 2X. And most of them are all pre-lock models. All have OEM boxes, tools and paperwork. When it comes to revolvers (and I love um), they gotta be S&W.

November 17, 2014, 03:12 PM	#9
2123 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Location: It changes.....a lot. Posts: 356	classic frames........You paid a fair and reasonable price. The rubber grips are okay. But, you might keep an eye out for some OEM S&W target grips. The OEM grips really make the whole look and feel of the gun. You can find lots of the OEM grips on GunBroker.

November 17, 2014, 08:11 PM	#10
clasic frames Junior Member Join Date: November 16, 2014 Location: las Vegas nv Posts: 3	Thanks a lot guys I appreciate it __________________ 1911

November 17, 2014, 08:42 PM	#11
2123 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2014 Location: It changes.....a lot. Posts: 356	I forgot to say that the S&W 66 is one of the favorite models chosen by the consumers. I have three myself.

November 18, 2014, 12:24 AM	#12
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Looks like you got a good deal! http://www.gunsinternational.com/Smi...fm?cat_id=1328

November 18, 2014, 07:36 AM	#13
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Around here, if you get most any Smith & Wesson in decent condition for $400.00 you didn't get a good deal. You got a great deal. $400 for a Model 66, even with Pachmayrs is getting pretty close to a steal. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)