Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Limited Edition double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Model 66-1, also known as the .357 Combat Magnum Stainless!
This Model 66-1 is part of the Wyoming Highway Patrol!
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition, the Wyoming Highway Patrol was limited to 150 Model 66's with features of stainless sights, 4" speedloader cut target grips, electro-pencil marked with “W.H.P. xxx” inventory number on the left side of the frame below the cylinder.
This specific example is marked “W.H.P. 87796.”
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 66-1
Serial: 70K1825
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Target Style Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame below the cylinder is marked “W.H.P. 87796.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson introduced the first Model 66 in 1970. Labeled as a Combat Magnum, the revolver was chambered for the potent .357 Magnum. Built on the company’s K frame, the guns offered a balance of relatively lightweight and good durability. The gun was very similar to the popular Model 19, though with a stainless steel frame instead of one made of carbon steel. While the Model 19 remained a hot ticket with shooters and police departments, the Model 66 gained its own following of enthusiasts and law enforcement agencies. Various changes to the design took place over the years – several significant enough to warrant a model number update. These updated versions are designated with a hyphen and number on the gun’s frame. For example, the first engineering update designated the gun as Model 66-1. Although it survived in the company’s catalog past the mass transition of law enforcement agencies to the semi-automatic pistol in the 80s and 90s, Smith & Wesson dropped the gun from its catalog in the mid-2000s.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 66-1
Serial: 70K1825
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Target Style Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame below the cylinder is marked “W.H.P. 87796.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson introduced the first Model 66 in 1970. Labeled as a Combat Magnum, the revolver was chambered for the potent .357 Magnum. Built on the company’s K frame, the guns offered a balance of relatively lightweight and good durability. The gun was very similar to the popular Model 19, though with a stainless steel frame instead of one made of carbon steel. While the Model 19 remained a hot ticket with shooters and police departments, the Model 66 gained its own following of enthusiasts and law enforcement agencies. Various changes to the design took place over the years – several significant enough to warrant a model number update. These updated versions are designated with a hyphen and number on the gun’s frame. For example, the first engineering update designated the gun as Model 66-1. Although it survived in the company’s catalog past the mass transition of law enforcement agencies to the semi-automatic pistol in the 80s and 90s, Smith & Wesson dropped the gun from its catalog in the mid-2000s.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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