Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Combat Magnum .357 Magnum, 2.5-Inch Stainless K-Frame Revolver (1980)
This 1980 Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 is a stainless K-Frame Combat Magnum with the desirable 2.5-inch barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and features from the pinned-barrel era. It is upgraded with an aftermarket gray/black laminated finger-groove monogrip and retains classic adjustable sights in a brushed stainless finish. Built in the USA, it is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special ammunition.
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: The revolver is in good overall shape with minor scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bore is clean and shows light wear consistent with previous use.
What's Included
- Hard case (bonus)
- S&W checkered walnut service stocks with medallions, round-butt pattern (loose/OEM)
- Aftermarket laminated finger-groove monogrip (installed)
The Model 66-1 Combat Magnum pairs a stainless K-Frame with a 2.5-inch barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder, delivering a compact .357 Magnum package from the 1980 production year. This example comes from the pinned-barrel era preceding the 1982 change.
Barrel and frame details include a pinned barrel, an ejector-rod shroud, and a serrated top rib, all finished in brushed stainless steel. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special ammunition. The short 2.5-inch configuration is historically associated with concealment and plainclothes carry traditions.
The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur. Sights include a micrometer-click adjustable rear and an integral ramped front sight with a red/orange insert for a clear sight picture.
Upgraded with an aftermarket gray/black laminated finger-groove monogrip, this revolver also includes the original S&W checkered walnut service stocks with medallions (loose/OEM), offering both an installed modern grip and a factory stock option.