Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 Combat Magnum .357 Mag, 2.5" Stainless, 6-Shot K-Frame (1987)
This 1987 Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 Combat Magnum is a stainless-steel K-Frame revolver with the desirable 2.5" heavy barrel, shrouded ejector rod, and adjustable sights. It is a pre-MIM, no-internal-lock example; aside from an aftermarket drilled-and-tapped barrel rib (two plug screws present forward of the rear sight), it retains typical 66-2 configuration. It currently wears aftermarket Pachmayr Presentation/Compac wrap-around grips with the original S&W wood grips included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny. Note: the barrel rib has been aftermarket drilled and tapped; two slotted plug screws are present forward of the rear sight.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box
- Pachmayr Presentation/Compac rubber grips (installed)
- Smith & Wesson wood grips with medallions (not installed)
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers instruction manual
- HKS DS speedloaders (for Colt D-frame; not compatible with this K-Frame)
The Model 66-2 is a stainless Combat Magnum built on the K-Frame, here configured with a 2.5" heavy-profile barrel, integral serrated rib, and a shrouded ejector rod. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder and a round-butt grip frame. The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer with a hammer-mounted firing pin. The barrel rib has been drilled and tapped with plug screws installed (aftermarket modification).
Sighting equipment includes a ramp front sight with a red/orange insert and a micrometer-adjustable square-notch rear sight. Controls include a checkered cylinder latch and a checkered hammer spur for confident manipulation.
This 66-2 reflects engineering updates of its era, including an unpinned barrel and a non-recessed cylinder. It is a pre-MIM revolver with no internal lock. The stainless-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel deliver durable construction and a corrosion-resistant finish.
Made in the United States in 1987, this example bears a serial prefix of AWW consistent with late-1980s production. It is fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr Presentation/Compac wrap-around grips, and the original Smith & Wesson wood grips with medallions are included.