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Old 01-21-2009, 08:45 PM
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I found this nice 686 no dash in a local Pawn Shop. I almost flipped when I saw the price. $350 OTD. SN...ACK 46XX. It's really an early 686. I suppose 1n the early 1980's???????
There is no "M" stamp, and no box, or it would go as a NIB weapon. It's gorgeous.

There is a C23 stamped on the crane, and a large "S". does any one know the meaning of them??? I think the "S" goes for Stainless, but the C23 puzzles me. The rear sight is not the stainless type, and the front sight is a removable post. There are a set of replacement grips on it which I shall change on Saturday at the PHOENIX GUN SHOW.
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I found this nice 686 no dash in a local Pawn Shop. I almost flipped when I saw the price. $350 OTD. SN...ACK 46XX. It's really an early 686. I suppose 1n the early 1980's???????
There is no "M" stamp, and no box, or it would go as a NIB weapon. It's gorgeous.

There is a C23 stamped on the crane, and a large "S". does any one know the meaning of them??? I think the "S" goes for Stainless, but the C23 puzzles me. The rear sight is not the stainless type, and the front sight is a removable post. There are a set of replacement grips on it which I shall change on Saturday at the PHOENIX GUN SHOW.
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Nicely done. Love me some 686. Sorry can't help you out with the stamping.
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Old 01-21-2009, 09:46 PM
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Neat early M686, love the patridge front sight.
You might want to check with S&W about the M modification, it's free and they pay the shipping.

Cool revolver, congrats on a great find at an equally great price.
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:30 PM
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Looks great. Nice find!!

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Old 01-21-2009, 11:36 PM
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That's a great deal. Congatulations!
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Old 01-22-2009, 02:40 AM
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Congrats!! That's a very good catch. And the price.....even better.
Enjoy your new 686.
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WOW! Gotta love that deal for a fine revolver.
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Old 01-24-2009, 12:26 PM
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Very good find. I'd buy a shopping card of them at that price.
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Old 01-24-2009, 04:45 PM
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Man you are so lucky, that is the exact gun I would like to have, and for that kind of money you practically stole it!
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