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Smith & Wesson S&w Model 686 No Dash .357 Magnum 3" Da/sa Stainless Revolver Mfd 1986

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Smith & Wesson S&w Model 686 No Dash .357 Magnum 3  Da/sa Stainless Revolver Mfd 1986
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make: smith & wessonmodel: 686, . 357 distinguished combat magnum stainlessserial number: ayw0962year of manufacture: 1986 / moderncaliber: . 357 magnumaction type: double action and single action revolver with swing-out fluted cylinderbarrel length: 3", with full underlugsights / optics: the front sight is a serrated ramped blade with a red insert, pinned to a serrated rise in the rib. The rear sight is a black s&w micrometer click, flat top, square notched leaf that is adjustable for windage and elevation. stock configuration & condition: the installed grips are round butt smooth goncalo alves combat grips with finger grooves and medallions. There are a couple very light compressions. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in excellent condition. type of finish: stainless steelfinish originality: originalbore condition: the bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 10/10. overall condition: this revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is an m stamped on the crane cut near the model designation part of smith & wesson's later l-frame modification program. The balance of the finish is strong and complete with little to no handling or operational wear. There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about excellent condition and unfired outside of factory testing. mechanics: the action functions correctly. The lockup produces faint side-to-side movement with the trigger depressed. The double-action is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. box, paperwork & accessories: this revolver comes with its factory box, cleaning tools, moisture absorbent paper and plastic gun sleeve. our assessment: smith & wesson introduced the model 686 in 1981 as the stainless-steel member of its new l-frame . 357 magnum family, combining the familiar handling qualities of the k-frame with a larger frame and cylinder better suited to sustained use with full-power magnum ammunition. Its full underlug, adjustable sights, and stainless construction quickly established the 686 as one of smith & wesson's most successful modern service and sporting revolvers. This 1986 revolver dates to the closing period of original no-dash production, just as the 686-1 engineering change was entering production. The "m" stamp near the model designation further documents completion of smith & wesson's subsequent factory l-frame modification program. this particular 3" model 686 is especially interesting as a round-butt special-order configuration. The factory box label identifies the round-butt configuration under product code 104228 and special order 8062. The revolver retains about 99% of its original stainless finish, the bore rates 10/10, and the action functions correctly with a smooth double-action pull and crisp single-action release. Its factory box, cleaning tools, protective materials, special-order configuration, and completed "m" modification make this an unusually complete and appealing late no-dash 686.