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02-24-2020, 12:53 AM
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Question on 10 digit product code for my M686.
I posted a few pictures of my 686 and the box label some time ago and, I apologize that I can not remember his name, but gave me the following reply.
Colonel Critt...... ?
Here's his reply,
"686 6”
Wow. That's a great old label. It's the type seen on very early 1-piece boxes. Notice it has no 4-digit Spec. Ord. number, 6-digit Product Code, or computer bar code.
Based on the serial number it likely shipped in....
March - August of 1983.
The gun is marked with a "M", so it has had the factory modification - a new firing pin and frame bushing. The old style 10-digit Product Code, 6860096035, and feature codes, mean:
6860 - model number and dash number.
09 - brushed stainless finish.
60 - six inch barrel.
03 - square butt frame.
5 -? (I haven't figured this one out yet).
TS - wood Target Stocks.
HP - High Patridge front sight.
S - Stainless.
The rear sight looks like an aftermarket Millett. Those aren't original. The price tags are pretty cool.
The gun has a adjustable trigger overtravel stop. That little piece of metal peaking out behind the trigger. It's adjusted by removing the sideplate and loosening a screw that allows the stop to cam forward and back."
So my question is, does anyone have any idea what the "5" in the product code stands for??
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02-24-2020, 02:24 AM
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The month of May?
My 586 from the Sam era is an "HP" also.
Cool!
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02-24-2020, 06:26 AM
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No idea on the code, but the member who helped you was Kernel Crittenden.
Unfortunately, he passed away last year.
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I have a 686 four inch from the same era with that label.
The last digit on mine is a is a 7. Mine has the red ramp
front sight and white outline. So it may be a good guess
the digit refers to the sights.
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02-24-2020, 10:11 AM
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No idea on the code, but the member who helped you was Kernel Crittenden.
Unfortunately, he passed away last year.
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Thank you. That was a sad day for sure.
He helped sooo many members, including me.
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Originally Posted by Old Wheel Man
I have a 686 four inch from the same era with that label.
The last digit on mine is a is a 7. Mine has the red ramp
front sight and white outline. So it may be a good guess
the digit refers to the sights.
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Maybe I'll have to ask Mr Jinks.
The HP on the label, "features" designates that it came with a High Patridge front sight.
What does your's have marked there on your label.
The month as mentioned above is a possibility too.
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The last digit is features. 1 = standard, 4 = TT/TH but standard sights, 8= TT/TH/RR/WO
(but the M29 came standard with those so a 1 on a Model 29, unless didn't ship with presentation case, then 6).
In this case you are right, the "5" means High Patridge.
Looks like the 6" came standard with a low Patridge (1), if it had a red ramp (3), RR/WO (7).
From the May, 84 catalog and the Nov, 83 retail price list, which also shows the new six digit product code 104207.
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The last digit is features. 1 = standard, 4 = TT/TH but standard sights, 8= TT/TH/RR/WO
(but the M29 came standard with those so a 1 on a Model 29, unless didn't ship with presentation case, then 6).
In this case you are right, the "5" means High Patridge.
Looks like the 6" came standard with a low Patridge (1), if it had a red ramp (3), RR/WO (7).
From the May, 84 catalog and the Nov, 83 retail price list, which also shows the new six digit product code 104207.
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Thank you very much.
I really appreciate your help.
Kenny
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Anyone else notice the original price drop on the box? $303, reduced to $299.99. This is a perfect example of someone years ago who hates a nickel because it's not a dime. BTW, nice gun OP! Just bought a 6" bbl 686+ myself. Those 5-yard targets don't stand a chance!
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Originally Posted by kaaskop49
Anyone else notice the original price drop on the box? $303, reduced to $299.99. This is a perfect example of someone years ago who hates a nickel because it's not a dime. BTW, nice gun OP! Just bought a 6" bbl 686+ myself. Those 5-yard targets don't stand a chance!
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42 out of 50 at 100 ft. 125 gr .357 Magnum. That's the best I've done.
This 686 is the most accurate gun I own.
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