Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this sought-after double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Model 66, also known as the .357 Combat Magnum Stainless! The 66 is the sister model to such classics as the 19, 686, and 629 models.
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (4th Edition), the "Connecticut State Police" Model 66 is a special edition revolver featuring a blued stainless 4" barrel. It is believed that between 750 and 800 units were made, each marked with "Conn State Police" (or possibly "CSP") along with a three-digit number on the frame, located just below the cylinder. The exact marking and number range remain somewhat uncertain, but this model remains a distinctive piece for collectors.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 66
Serial: 9K82438
Date of Manufacture: 1975
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Red Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips with Silver S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame has been stamped with “C.S.P.”
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 on the gun’s frame with a hyphen and number. 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
Serial: 9K82438
Date of Manufacture: 1975
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Red Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips with Silver S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame has been stamped with “C.S.P.”
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 on the gun’s frame with a hyphen and number. 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.
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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.
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