1974 Smith & Wesson Model 66 No-Dash .357 Magnum Combat Magnum, 2.5 Inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver
Built in 1974, this Smith & Wesson Model 66 no-dash is the original stainless K-frame Combat Magnum with a 2.5-inch heavy, pinned barrel and a shrouded ejector rod. It wears a satin/brushed stainless finish and a round-butt grip frame with checkered hardwood Magna stocks bearing S&W medallions. Factory sights include a serrated Baughman ramp with red insert up front and a fully adjustable square-notch rear. It presents in very good condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The satin stainless steel finish shows scattered superficial scratches and light handling marks from field use. A distinct cylinder turn line is visible.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box
- Smith & Wesson .357 Combat Magnum instruction/maintenance manual
The Model 66 no-dash is the stainless K-frame Combat Magnum, here configured with the desirable 2.5-inch heavy barrel. The barrel is pinned, and the ejector rod is shrouded. The barrel rib and topstrap are serrated/matted to reduce glare.
This revolver features a double-action/single-action system with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur. The six-shot cylinder is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special cartridges.
Sighting is classic S&W: a serrated Baughman ramp front sight with a red insert paired to a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight. The round-butt grip frame is fitted with checkered hardwood Magna stocks that retain the S&W medallions.
Correct early markings and configuration details include the yoke marked "MOD. 66," the pinned barrel, and the stainless construction with a satin/brushed finish on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. As a 1970s production no-dash example, it reflects the original Combat Magnum setup in a compact, six-shot package.