Originally Posted by HorizontalMike

Well, I just could NOT pass this up when it showed up on GB. I have had my original 4" 686 No-Dash that I bought new back in August 1986. The original has a serial AUExxxx,... and NOW I have ANOTHER that also has that AUExxxx prefix serial number! I had my first 686 "M" modified back in Jan 1987. This new-to-me 686 has NOT been modified, so now I have examples of both.

I ended up paying $820, maybe a bit high, BUT I now have a MATCHING PAIR of 4" 686 No-Dash revolvers!

FWIW, the new-to-me 686 came with no box/papers... only the matching alpha prefix. WHY did I do this?

My original, bought new 686 has the box, the tools, all paperwork, UN-touched Concalo Alves grips that have spent less than a day on the revolver (had/have Pachmayr grips since new, and receipt/box for that too), PLUS original written and register receipts from the local LGS in CA that I bought it from.