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Who would have ever thought THESE would get expensive!?!

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We all tell "back in the day" stories, here's mine.

Back in the 80's when the police traded revolvers for semi-autos, Kieslers Police Supply in Jeffersonville Indiana had Mod 66's for around $200 apiece.
I bought them and traded them off thinking they'll never run out.


Wrong.

I've always kept a Mod 66 or two, but never really cared if I sold one or not.
Then, awhile back I had a chance to buy a coupla' more.

I did and a GB "completed auction" price check and it amazed me.

Over 500 + for a short bbl Mod 66?
I didn't pay near that, but it makes me wonder what happend to all those police trade ins.

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And with a 4 inch 66 no dash.
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The wood, yes! I have a 66 no dash myself, with the stainless rear sight and the same wood. What is it? I am not sure, I often look it over carefully, with that reddish color, and wonder. I had even sometimes wondered if someone had refinished them until I saw your picture, same grips, same yellowish tinge of color over the medallions.
Who here knows what this wood is?
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