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07-05-2020, 04:51 PM
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686-1: What is this sticker?
Picked up another 4" 686-1 today. She's nice and tight, and came with her original target grips, but sports a little bit of wear here and there. I took the grips off for cleaning and inspection, and found this little sticker, as shown in the attached photo. Any idea what it might be? Never had one on a S&W revolver before. I want to clean the grip frame a bit since it looks like it's been a long while since the last time it was cleaned, but if the sticker is important or adds value I dont want to ruin it.
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07-05-2020, 05:02 PM
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IMO, that sticker was on the bottom of one of the target grip panels (butt).
I’ve seen numerous stickers on NIB guns from that era on the wood in the past.
I believe it was some sort of final inspection sticker
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07-05-2020, 05:18 PM
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I've had a number of Smiths over my years that had that type of sticker. I recall them mostly from the mid to latter 80's era though. I too always took for granted that they were some part of the final inspection process before the grips were put on but maybe not. I either removed it or the CLP normally took care of it anyway. I never liked the sticky goo it left on my gun when it eventually came off. I also don't really think it'll bring much of a value by leaving it on. Anyway, that's my take on it.
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07-05-2020, 05:39 PM
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My bet would be an inspectors sticker. Certainly easier than using a metal stamp - IMO.
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07-05-2020, 06:19 PM
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Just for a little side-angle information, S&W used those stickers also on semiautomatic pistols in the 80's and 90's and I've had them on both new guns I got from that era and used ones as well.
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07-05-2020, 06:21 PM
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I picked up this 686ND Border Patrol Comm. Had 2 on it..
When I sold it I could say with confidence, Factory fired only, like new.  Premium on some guns for sure.
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07-05-2020, 06:45 PM
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Inspection stickers. I peel them off and put on inside of box lid. It might mean something to somebody down the road... Basically, keep all the stuff that comes in the box.
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I have several sets of grips from the late 70’s with a similar sticker.
I looked at the ad and was stunned that #8 didn’t sell. I hope Dan still has them, or at least didn’t sell them for less. 
Holy Smokes!!! Sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s when you know it! 
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