value of S&W model 66?

bigcreekmetal · Dec 7, 2010

My dad is getting rid of a S&W .357 blued k frame 6" barrel model 66 highway patrolman in very good condition. Im going to buy it from him and was wondering if anyone knew a ball park value for that gun? Ive seen anywhere from $300 to $600 on the internet but thought Id get your guys opinion.

Thank you kindly,

Josh

RELH · Dec 7, 2010

I believe you have your models mixed up and one reason you are having a tough time getting a ball park figure.

First off it is not a model 66 if it has a blued finish. The model 66 is stainless steel. The "6" prefix in S&W handguns is for stainless steel guns.

If in fact it is a "highway Patrolman", it is a model 28 that came in blue finish and both 4" & 6" barrels. They quit making that model in the late 80's.

Try searching under model 28 S&W and you should find a ball park figure. Too bad it was not the model#27, which was the dressed up version of that gun and worth about $ 100.00 more then the #28 Also I believe the model 28 was on the "N" frame and not "K" frame. If it is a "K" frame gun, you may have a model 19. If it does have stameped on the barrel, "Highway Patrolman" it is a model #28 N frame 357 mag.

RELH

REDDOG · Dec 8, 2010

What he said, if it is a highway patrolman its a 28 N frame...mine has a 4" bbl, I paid 50 bucks for it...Not sure what they are worth.

bigcreekmetal · Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for the responses guys. Id better get over there and take another look at that gun. Thanks again.

Josh

RELH · Dec 8, 2010

Reddog, Those Model 28s are great base guns to convert to .44 special. Will take hot 44 spec. loads such as a Keith 250 gr. cast SWC up to 1200 FPS like the Ruger flattop 44 spec. will.

RELH

REDDOG · Dec 9, 2010

That definitely rates a thunk, thanks for the info...44's on a 357 size frame do have appeal.

Trix4me · Dec 18, 2010

After reading this I pulled my S&W .38 out of the safe. It's a 14-4 6" barrel. What's your opinion on this one. I don't know much about it, I bought it years ago at an estate sale. It's fun to shoot.

RELH · Dec 18, 2010

Your model 14 was also known as the "K-38 Masterpiece". It was a favorite target pistol in the 60's & 70's for PPC shooters. Had a rep for outstanding accuracy with target loads such as wadcutters. In excellant condition it should still be worth 300-400 bucks.

RELH