Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this absolutely stunning double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Special Engraved Variation also known as the .357 Combat Magnum!
According to the included factory letter, "We have researched your Smith & Wesson model 66 Stainless Steel .357 Combat Magnum Special Engraved Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 64K6623 was shipped form our factory on March 10,1981, and delivered to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA. This revolver was shipped with a 4 inch barrel fit with a red ramp front sight, Class A Engraved, satin finish and Goncalo Alves target grips."
According to the included factory letter, "We have researched your Smith & Wesson model 66 Stainless Steel .357 Combat Magnum Special Engraved Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 64K6623 was shipped form our factory on March 10,1981, and delivered to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA. This revolver was shipped with a 4 inch barrel fit with a red ramp front sight, Class A Engraved, satin finish and Goncalo Alves target grips."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 66-1
Serial: 64K6623
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Goncalo Alves Target Grips
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / Class A Engraved
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The first Stainless Steel Combat Magnum, or Model 66 as it is better known, was manufactured on May 5, 1970 with serial number K949100. This model was officially announced by the company until one year later on July 8, 1971, when the company began shipments of its newest Combat Magnum.
Shortly after the first four inch models were in shooters' hands, orders were received for a round-butt version similar to the two and half inch Model 19. However, Smith & Wesson was operating at full capacity and could not expand its line of stainless guns to accommodate production of a t and a half inch model 66 until 1974. With this barrel length available, the factory found they were producing a full line of stainless steel revolvers that were truly a peace officer's dream.
In May of 1985 Smith & Wesson produced a special run of 4,195 units of 3" barrel model 66's for their distributor Ashland Shooting Supplies. These revolvers were the first group of 3 inch barrels produced and were serial numbers in the AFZ, AHL, AHJ, and ANA prefix series. Since this date Smith & Wesson has produced the 3 inch barrel variation on special request for various distributors.
From the letter: "We have researched your Smith & Wesson model 66 Stainless Steel .357 Combat Magnum Special Engraved Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 64K6623 was shipped form our factory on March 10,1981, and delivered to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA. This revolver was shipped with a 4 inch barrel fit with a red ramp front sight, Class A Engraved, satin finish and Goncalo Alves target grips."
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this S&W is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with a blue felt lined fitted wooden presentation case and factory letter!
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: 64K6623
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Goncalo Alves Target Grips
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / Class A Engraved
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The first Stainless Steel Combat Magnum, or Model 66 as it is better known, was manufactured on May 5, 1970 with serial number K949100. This model was officially announced by the company until one year later on July 8, 1971, when the company began shipments of its newest Combat Magnum.
Shortly after the first four inch models were in shooters' hands, orders were received for a round-butt version similar to the two and half inch Model 19. However, Smith & Wesson was operating at full capacity and could not expand its line of stainless guns to accommodate production of a t and a half inch model 66 until 1974. With this barrel length available, the factory found they were producing a full line of stainless steel revolvers that were truly a peace officer's dream.
In May of 1985 Smith & Wesson produced a special run of 4,195 units of 3" barrel model 66's for their distributor Ashland Shooting Supplies. These revolvers were the first group of 3 inch barrels produced and were serial numbers in the AFZ, AHL, AHJ, and ANA prefix series. Since this date Smith & Wesson has produced the 3 inch barrel variation on special request for various distributors.
From the letter: "We have researched your Smith & Wesson model 66 Stainless Steel .357 Combat Magnum Special Engraved Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 64K6623 was shipped form our factory on March 10,1981, and delivered to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA. This revolver was shipped with a 4 inch barrel fit with a red ramp front sight, Class A Engraved, satin finish and Goncalo Alves target grips."
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this S&W is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with a blue felt lined fitted wooden presentation case and factory letter!
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.
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