S&W Model 66 mistamp or overstamp

[copertop80]

I recently acquired a model 66 and wanna make sure I don’t have more than what I think I’ve have.

Where the model number is there seems to be a two over stamp on either a 1 or a 3.

I’m not knowledgeable enough on older smith and wessons to know if it’s a quick turn or hold onto it untill I “find the right new owner”.

Any help or resources are greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

 

[dlbleak]

It’s a 2 and 3. The -1’s were pinned barrel. S&W overstamped many frames based on engineering and product changes. There are collectors that hone in on errors, overstamps, misstamped etc. It’s a small niche group though.

 

[dlbleak]

 

[Shadowrider]

The -1's were also recessed. That also went away with the -2. You'd get more money if it were a -1.

 

[GlockPride]

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Say, what book is that? I’d like to pick up a copy.

 

[dlbleak]

Say, what book is that? I’d like to pick up a copy.

It is the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 4th edition. It’s the most current one

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

It is the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 4th edition. It’s the most current one
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If you figure out the secret blend of button clicks, buying it on Amazon gets you a physical copy and a digital copy

 

[BSOWENS]

Can you show me what it says about a early 629? I have a pinned & recessed 6" with grooved trigger. It was my first center fire hand gun.

 

[dlbleak]

Can you show me what it says about an early 629? I have a pinned & recessed 6" with grooved trigger. It was my first center fire hand gun.

 

[BSOWENS]

Thank you,
I guess mine is probably a 1980 or 81. It is a 629 (no dash) Ser# is N777xxx . I thought the grooved trigger would be on the timeline, I know most 629s have smooth polished Triggers. I bought it in 1983 from the widow of a police officer. It has a lot of sentimental value, it's by far my most prized possession.
I will take it to my grave, just in case...