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Smith & Wesson Model 66-8 .357 Magnum 2.75-inch Excellent Condition
Guns International #: 101981469 Seller's Inventory #: 22-10215
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 66 - .357 Magnum Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 99
Total Number of Listings: 1277
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
The Model 66 started production in 1970 as a stainless steel version of the Model 19, much like the 627 and 629 are stainless versions of the 27 and 29 respectively. As the Model 19 was sold under the name Combat Magnum for a while, the Model 66 was bestowed with a similar name with Stainless added into the title. The 66 was originally produced in 2.5-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch variations, with the first having a round butt and the latter two with a square butt. This is a brand-new-in-box example of the latest version of the 66 design, known as the 66-8. It is different from early versions in a few regards. It has a 2-piece, 2.75” long barrel, ball-détente lock-up, pinned front sight, matte black finish on the controls, and internal safety lock. Otherwise, the 66-8 is similar to older models. Other features include a micrometer click rear sight, round butt grips, .312-inch smooth combat trigger, .375” semi-target hammer, and a full top strap and barrel serration. The Model 66 was designed to allow police officers to practice with the handgun using 38 Special, while carrying it with the 357 Magnum. Thusly, they would be equipped with a .357 revolver lighter than the larger N-frame Model 27, and one stronger than the original Model 19. That the 66 fulfilled its intended role well has been recorded in the annals of law enforcement history. It is one of the more fondly remembered revolvers from the 70s and 80s. The 66 has been used by such agencies as the Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Tobacco (BATF, 4in barrel), several state Highway Patrols, and the Naval Investigative Service (NIS, predecessor to the famous NCIS). This example is used but in excellent shape, and appears to have seen little use. The original grips have been replaced by Pachmayr rubber grips which perform much better at reducing felt recoil. The cylinder exhibits fairly light powder burns and a minor turn ring. The bore remains free of rust or pitting. The original box is not present.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Magnum
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 66-8
Serial Number: DLE6707
Bore: Rifled, 1:10" Twist
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection
Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: 2-piece
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: 0.312 inch (7.94 mm) smooth combat trigger
Stock: Pachmayr rubber grips
Finish: Matte stainless steel
Weight: 33.5 oz.
Sights: Micrometer-click rear, pinned red ramp front, sight radius 4.75 inches (121 mm)