Carmelo, the quality is actually good on the Taurus Model M66. We would need a serial number to get the build date. Buds Customer Service may be able to get this info from their Inventory Dept. at 1-859-368-0371 9am-9pm EST Mon-Fri. or use the Blue Chat now button at the bottom right corner 9am to 9pm Mon-Sat and 11am - 7pm Sun (7 days a week).

the Taurus revolvers are very good quality the only way to know the year is with the S/N Contact Buds customer service (859) 368-0371 available 9AM to 9PM CST Monday through Friday or use the blue chat now button and they will help you We are not buds employees we are volunteers that answer questions