So; I got my used 3" CS-1 in January. I finally sat down and read all of these posts tonight. Before I post my question, here are some answers as requested by 18DAI: 686 CS-1, 3" barrel in blue/white box. Product code 104228, Julian date (Spec. Ord) 6307. Serial prefix is ANE. My revolver came with the box, standard 686 manual, warranty card and cleaning kit. The crane shows CS1 and in smaller letters Mod 686 below. On the yoke (I think I'm using the correct termnology) there appears to be the alpha/numeric X6735 stamped at the factory. Just above that - upside down and looking like a late engraving/roll mark is the number 813. No M or 2 visiable. The gun came in standard wood w/medalion Magna grips.

My question - should the Pachmayr grips been on the gun or included in the sale? I was going to buy new ones to make it period correct. However, if this gun didn't have the Pachmayr grips when it was shipped from the factory; I'll use the money towards a set of Ahrends retro combat grips.

Any feedback would be appreciated!!!