Description:
Smith & Wesson serialization and dating is no simple matter. According to the AZE serial number prefix on this fully traditional .357 Stainless Combat Magnum, it should date to early 1988. The 66-3 successor, however, to this 66-2, was introduced in 1986, so this revolver very likely was manufactured in 1985. Whatever the case, this is a very nice Reagan Era 66-2 with Satin Stainless Hammer and Trigger, and with serrated grip frame fore and aft. It appears to have undergone some polishing, but the classic S&W stainless streaked finish is almost full strength. Finish detractions are as follows. There is a small moderate peck in the lower center of the trigger guard. We detect perhaps a half dozen minute pecks on the right lower edge of the frame above the trigger, and on the right edge of the barrel rib and frame top strap, right at the edge of the matte finish for the frame and barrel top. Matte is near full strength. Rear sight shows light whitening on its blade edges and body serrations, and the red ramp insert for the front sight has a small dimple on its left side. We rate this 66-2 at 85 to 90 percent, strong Very Good and approaching Excellent Condition, but photos should suffice for prospective owners to judge finish grade for themselves. This Combat Magnum is Excellent mechanically. Blast effect to the under side of the frame top strap directly above the forcing cone is moderate, a light shallow crease that traverses about 80 percent of the top strap width, as that photo shows. Lateral play to the cylinder is minimal, ½ to 1 mm total movement both with the trigger relaxed and with it pulled. Double action trigger pull is very smooth and consistent, and the hammer travels an additional 5 to 12 degrees after the cylinder times in that mode of firing. On single action, the cylinder times correctly in all six positions with an additional 15 to 20 degrees after the cylinder times. Single action trigger pull is a very crisp 3 ¾ pounds. Pachmayr grips are new and decade-appropriate. Own this very nice, very traditional Smith & Wesson 66-2 for only $ 469.95 Not for Sale to California destinations.
Handguns: $15 flat fee shipping to the lower 47 states; $20 to Alaska, California or Hawaii. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Cashier's checks are a waste of time & money; we hold them longer than we do personal checks. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist. We can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but also by scan or fax, so long as they are legible and signed. We always include our FFL gun lock and a copy of the Federal Youth Firearms Safety Act brochure with handgun orders in order to make the transferring dealer's life easy. We offer a 7 day money back return privilege, excluding return shipping and also excluding NIB guns and lay-aways. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Our phone number is at the bottom of this ad. Internet phone hours 8:30 - 4 CST Mon - Sat CST. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We consider trade offers. Blue & Walnut Good, Black Plastic bad. No like plastic guns except SP-1s. S&W, Colt Stainless Very Good. We even like RG, H&R, Taurus, Rossi Revolvers. Gold, Silver good, esp. Morgan Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars. We like .243 and .30-30 very much. One of the biggest expenses for us is cleaning guns; fewer than 1% of the firearms we trade for are clean.
We will entertain trade offers on premium items like N-frame Magnum S&Ws, Small gauge shotguns, and lever action rifles, also gold & silver bullion & US silver or gold Coins.
Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Item #:
991214174
Stock No.:
HG1825
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: We will entertain trade offers on premium items like N-frame Magnum S&Ws, Small gauge shotguns, and lever action rifles, also gold & silver bullion & US silver or gold Coins.
Shipping Notes: Handguns: $15 flat fee shipping to the lower 47 states; $20 to Alaska, California or Hawaii. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Cashier's checks are a waste of time & money; we hold them longer than we do personal checks. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist. We can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but also by scan or fax,
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