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Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 66 - .357 Magnum Revolvers

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Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 66
.357 Magnum Revolvers

SMITH & WESSON 66 .357 MAG

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 530046



?? Firearm Description: Smith & Wesson Model 66 – Florida Highway Patrol Issue
Model: Smith & Wesson Model 66

Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special

Capacity: 6-round cylinder

Action: Double/Single-action

Barrel Length: Likely 4"" (standard issue for duty revolvers at the time)

Frame Size: K-frame (medium)

Finish: Stainless steel

Grips: Factory walnut Magna grips or target grips (depending on year and replacement history)

Sights: Adjustable rear sight, red ramp front sight

?? Historical Significance: \"FHP 1227\" Marking
\"FHP\" stands for Florida Highway Patrol, and the number 1227 is most likely an individual inventory or officer assignment number.

Issued during the 1970s, this revolver was part of the FHP’s official duty sidearm inventory.

In the 1970s, the Model 66 — a stainless version of the Model 19 — became increasingly popular among law enforcement for its resistance to corrosion, especially in humid climates like Florida.

?? Key Features of the Model 66:
K-frame Magnum Revolver: Known for balancing shootability and power.

Stainless Steel: Introduced in 1970, the Model 66 was S&W’s first stainless .357 Magnum revolver.

Reputation: Trusted by law enforcement nationwide, the 66 gained fame for its accuracy, controllability, and durability.

?? Collector Value Notes:
Law Enforcement Marked Models (especially with FHP or other agency stamps) are highly collectible, especially if:

The marking is clear and original

The gun retains its matching serial number, original finish, and grips

Accompanied by a duty holster, paperwork, or provenance

Being a pre-MIM, pre-lock revolver from the 1970s, this example is built during the peak quality era of S&W revolvers.

? Summary
Your Smith & Wesson Model 66 marked FHP 1227 is a historically significant law enforcement revolver, issued to the Florida Highway Patrol in the 1970s. It combines proven mechanical reliability with collector appeal, especially for those interested in vintage police firearms, .357 Magnum revolvers, or S&W stainless classics.



Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 66
Caliber Info: .357 MAG
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 4
Action: REVOLVER
Finish: stainless steel

Price: $1,000.99