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12-09-2015, 09:16 PM
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Minty 686-3
I just picked up a near mint 686-3 four inch (pre-lock) with the original wood grips for $679-no box or papers. Is this a fair price. Also the s/n is BPE4599. Can anyone tell me the year of manufacture?
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12-09-2015, 09:42 PM
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Congratulations. Yes, I think it is a fair price, not a steal but more than fair. I don't have my SCSW handy but I'm willing to take a guess. Ca. 1993. I have the same gun and it is fantastic! Since you didn't post a pic of yours, I'll post one of mine as I believe it is the same. Mine is a 686-3 also. And by the way, I wouldn't sell it for $679. It's also hard for me to imagine that these guns are already over 20 years old.
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12-09-2015, 09:44 PM
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Fair price? No, MHO. What you have to pay these days? Yes.
It comes from November 1993.
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12-09-2015, 10:40 PM
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Thank-you and yes it looks exactly like yours
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12-10-2015, 12:21 AM
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If it is " minty", shouldn't it be green? 
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12-10-2015, 06:21 AM
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I have seen worse in terms of prices of 4" pre-lock 686s but, it is on the high side in my opinion.
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12-10-2015, 06:57 AM
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I paid over $500 for mine about a month ago but it's not mint. Really I don't mind the condition since I bought it to shoot.
As long as you are happy the price doesn't matter.
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12-13-2015, 02:42 AM
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Is this a fair price.
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If you willingly paid it in an arm's length transaction, then 'yes'. Especially if you're happy with your purchase and there have been no surprises since you took possession. I think what you are really asking is whether the price you paid is generally in line with the current market for pre-lock K-frames in excellent condition. And I think the answer to that is also 'yes'. Congratulations on acquiring such a fine revolver!
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12-13-2015, 03:10 AM
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Honestly, at that price, that gun in minty condition will probably last minutes in a CA store or in CalGuns. Very nice L-frame you got! Congrats!
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12-13-2015, 02:08 PM
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Nice gun, enjoy. There is a 686+ on my list.
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12-13-2015, 02:33 PM
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Minty? That's more like cherry.
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12-14-2015, 11:45 AM
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I would have to say yes on the price. I bought a 6" -3 a couple of years ago, for $580. (no box or papers) Never regretted it. Also have a 4" 586 no dash. Enjoy your 686! Bob
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12-14-2015, 02:40 PM
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Great revolver, and I think you did fine on your purchase. Hang on to it and that price is going to look better and better.
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12-14-2015, 03:40 PM
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you now own the "best ever" 686 the dash 3 is the best version of the 686 series in 2 years the prices on the -3 will over1k
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