Smith & Wesson Model 66 No-Dash .357 Magnum, 4-Inch (1973) Stainless K-Frame Combat Magnum
This early no-dash Model 66 from 1973 is the stainless Combat Magnum on the K-frame, built with a pinned 4-inch barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It features a satin stainless finish, square-butt frame, and factory target-style checkered wood stocks with S&W medallions. Adjustable sights, a smooth-faced trigger, and an exposed, checkered-spur hammer round out a configuration collectors and shooters look for in the first-generation stainless counterpart to the Model 19.
The barrel rib and topstrap are longitudinally serrated, and the partial underlug with a shrouded ejector-rod housing maintains the classic K-frame balance. "MOD. 66" is marked on the crane/yoke, and the revolver retains the hallmark Combat Magnum setup with adjustable iron sights: a ramped front with red/orange insert and a white-outline rear blade. Made in the United States, this no-dash example presents the defining features of the original stainless Combat Magnum series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible scratches and blemishes. Localized finish wear and discoloration are present in specific spots. Small deposits of pitting are observable. The rear sight was previously painted red, and most of that paint has flaked away.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box with end label for Model 66
- Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum stainless revolver instruction manual
- Smith & Wesson specification sheet and illustrated parts/diagram inserts
This no-dash Model 66 represents the first iteration of Smith & Wesson’s stainless Combat Magnum, introduced as the stainless-steel counterpart to the blued Model 19. The 4-inch pinned barrel, partial underlug, and shrouded ejector-rod housing deliver the classic K-frame handling with stainless durability.
The revolver’s sighting system includes a ramped front sight with a red/orange insert and an adjustable rear sight with a white-outline blade, providing a crisp, usable sight picture. The topstrap and barrel rib are longitudinally serrated to reduce glare.
Controls are set up for double-action/single-action use, with a smooth-faced trigger for consistent press and an exposed, checkered-spur hammer for positive single-action cocking. The six-shot fluted cylinder, satin stainless frame, and cylinder complete the Combat Magnum formula.
Factory target-style checkered wood stocks with inset S&W medallions and the square-butt frame provide a secure, classic grip profile. "MOD. 66" is marked on the crane/yoke, and the revolver was made in the United States during the 1970s era of early stainless K-frames.