Got a used 686 plus last week. It is in perfect conditon! This gun was on my want list for quite a while and finally got one. Can anyone tell me age of gun or ship date? Serial # DCD####.
Thanks !!!

Hello and Welcome to the Forum
Sadly I can't give you a definitive date. Your serial# prefix doesn't appear in the reference material that most of us use which is the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Edition. A factory historical letter, or if someone can chime in with a similar serial# prefix that has had their's lettered may be your only avenue. Did you get the original box with the revolver?

Unfortunately I did not get the box with the gun. If this helps, it is a 686-6 and has the key safety lock. I got the serial number behind the crane right above the 686-6. I know the best place to look is under the grips and I did not remove them as of yet.

Can't help with the serial number but you got yourself a great gun!

My 686+ is a CDC from early 99'
Yours is probably one of the first IL models.
On pg. 271 of the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Edition, it mentions the 686-6 as being a 2001 model/variant with the internal hammer and lock.

I have been trying to call S&M customer service for this information. Once I'm on hold for 15 minutes I give up. So, I'll keep trying them and I hope someone out there has a similar serial # and they might be able to help.

Just email them with the s/n, its easier and no waiting on phone.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll email S&W. Thanks !!

I didnt' have much luck calling S&W so I sent an email. My 686 plus with SN starting with DCD was made and shipped 4/2008. Hope this info might help someone else who has the same SN prefix.