So yesterday I was looking through ads on another site (site dedicated to my state for gun stuff) and saw an ad for a very nice S&W 66-2 in .357mag with a 4" barrel, wearing hogue grips but the factory grips were included and an aftermarket case. The kicker, price $400.

I quickly texted the guy and met him yesterday at an FFL to complete the sale. Man I couldn't be happier.



While we were in the gunshop we noticed they had an almost identical gun for around $700. Looking at the seller, he then offered that he just wanted to move it quickly as he recently purchased a gun at a large chain gun shop and they only offered him $150 for his S&W on a trade.

Well it all worked out for me. If anyone can provide a year of MFG it would be appreciated. I read the 66-2 was produced from 82-86? Serial is ABP73**

Thanks

This message has been edited. Last edited by: sigarms229, November 15, 2024 04:03 PM

Sweet pistola at a sweet price

Nice score. I saw that it went quick. I was about to scoop that up.

Very nice. Man I love a good revolver. I shouldn’t as I am a child of the 80s so I grew up with the “Wonder Nine” so to speak but damn I like a good wheel gun.

Who am I kidding I really only like the guns that have triggers. .

Now take those hideous, albeit very practical and useable, grips off and put a nice set of stocks on that sucker like God intended. Right now it’s like the stripper still in her librarian costume.

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Nice score. I saw that it went quick. I was about to scoop that up.

Yeah when I texted the guy I thought "its been up almost 2 hours, no way its still available". Thankfully it was an I was only a 45 min drive away.

Bill Jordan is smiling. Nice score.

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If anyone can provide a year of MFG it would be appreciated

Didn't S&W date the inside of the factory grips back then?

ABP is likely 1983. That is a heck of a buy, you should be very happy with that!

Nice score, and an amazing price! I have a 66-4 and it's a great shooting gun.

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Didn't S&W date the inside of the factory grips back then?

Good suggestion. Unfortunately the date is smudged, you can make out 198?

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ABP is likely 1983. That is a heck of a buy, you should be very happy with that!

Thanks! Yeah I was trying to piece together the s/n and was thinking 1983/84. Yep, VERY happy with it.

That's a fabulous find. Are revolvers not popular in PA? B/c even $700 for a pre-lock Model 66 in that good of condition is very reasonable - at least in my area of TX.

Wow! Outstanding pick-up all-around - congratulations!

If the new to you pistol does not melt your butter I will help you find a new home for it.... Congrats on the find. ..... drill sgt.

Congratulations on a great deal. Model 66 is a well loved revolver by many of us

Out of curiosity your post shows that you live in Pennsylvania but that you met him at an FFL, does Pennsylvania require all transactions to go through FFL's (including private party sales) or was this a stipulation on the sellers part?

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Are revolvers not popular in PA?

They are, with sportsman or gun people but the average joe wants a semi auto pistol. That being said the shop we were at was a small shop, known for good prices. The larger shops in the area would probably have priced it around $850.

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does Pennsylvania require all transactions to go through FFL's

Private handguns sales must be done through an FFL in PA. The FFL then collects a "transfer fee". Average price around me is $40-45, but there is one shop near me that does them for $25.

Nice score. I have the same gun and in the same configuration with the same grips. I had wood grips on there but the rubber grips are just what the doctor ordered for me. More comfortable to shoot and absorb more of the recoil from 357 loads.

Great snag! I recently got a brand new looking model 64 no dash from an estate sale for $400. I also have a 686+ 3” I’m picking up from layaway at the end of the month. I inherited my father’s model 66 no dash 2.5” barrel. I understand there is a chance of damage if you shoot light loads so you might want to check on that. I have no idea how long that problem persisted and which models were involved.

Did you ask for forgiveness when you stole that? That's an amazing price on a fine firearm. I looked at one on consignment here, but for the $750 asking price, I'd be interested. Very nice find.