Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 .357 Magnum 2.5-Inch Stainless K-Frame Revolver with FBI National Academy Badge and Presentation Inscription
This Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 is a stainless, six-shot K-frame .357 Magnum with a 2.5-inch barrel and classic duty features, paired with distinctive presentation elements. The right sideplate carries an FBI National Academy badge glued on and a presentation-style inscription, pointing to a personal or professional association. It retains factory sights with a red-ramp Baughman front and a micrometer-adjustable rear, and it comes with its Smith & Wesson two-piece box and Model 66 instruction manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings from previous handling, with signs consistent with heavy use. See photos for details.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 66 instruction manual
- Smith & Wesson factory two-piece cardboard box (blue)
The Model 66-1 is a six-shot, fluted-cylinder K-frame revolver built in stainless steel, chambered in .357 Magnum. It features a 2.5-inch barrel with an underlug and a shrouded ejector rod, plus top strap and rib serrations to reduce glare. The action is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer and a smooth trigger face.
Custom and presentation details set this revolver apart. The right sideplate bears an FBI National Academy badge glued on, alongside a presentation-style inscription with text that is partially legible. These elements indicate a personal or professional association with the Academy.
Sight regulation is handled by a micrometer-adjustable rear sight paired with a red-ramp Baughman-style front sight. This iron-sight setup is a hallmark of the Model 66-1 snub configuration and complements the revolver’s stainless construction and brushed finish.
Factory markings include the yoke cut stamped "MOD. 66-1," the left barrel legend "SMITH & WESSON," and the right barrel legend "S&W .357 MAGNUM." The yoke area shows assembly number "73813" with an inspector stamp "5."
Grip panels are aftermarket smooth wood without S&W medallions, matching the presentation theme on the sideplate while offering a clean, classic profile in hand. The revolver is accompanied by a Smith & Wesson two-piece blue box and Model 66 instruction manual.