696 .44 Question

[dnonac]

This morning I found a 696 3" with a serial # of CBP89xx.

In the SCSW, they note that the introduction serial prefix for this model was CBS2xxx.

I know this is S&W we're talking about, but wouldn't a CBP number pre-date a CBS number?

It's marked Mod 696 on the yoke.
The seller is asking $695 but probably will deal a little.

Thanks,
Craig...

 

[sheriffoconee]

I paid more than that for my 696 no dash two years ago....
that isn't a bad price at all, even better if he will take a bit less for it.
I can't help you with the serial number question, but a 696 is a great revolver....

 

[dnonac]

I paid more than that for my 696 no dash two years ago....
that isn't a bad price at all, even better if he will take a bit less for it.
I can't help you with the serial number question, but a 696 is a great revolver....

I agree with the price being decent. The gun looks to be in fine shape too.

What holster do you use?

Craig..

 

[Bullseye Smith]

It is gone by now

 

[murphydog]

The rule for S & W serial numbers is there is no rule without exceptions . The CBP frame was probably pulled out of the stockpile after the CBS gun, and there you have the 696 you see. If you want it it's a good price.

 

[redhawk444]

I happen to have a 696-1, so what is the change that the -1 refers to please?

 

[dnonac]

I happen to have a 696-1, so what is the change that the -1 refers to please?

Eliminated cylinder stop stud and added MIM hammer and trigger. Also did some changes to the internals.

 

[redhawk444]

Thanks, dnonac

 

[tdan]

My 696 no dash has a CBN-xxxx serial #. I've noticed other discrepencies in my SCSW #3, but considering the odd ways of Smith & Wesson, one can hardly fault Nahas and Supica. They always make an effort to update info with the next edition. Considering that the 696 has reached "cult status", I suppose any price south of $750 would be fair these days. I saw one at a show two weeks ago.......Looked to be around 98% with original box and paperwork. Asking price was $1000 or best offer.

 

[armybass]

I happily paid $795 for my 696-1 a few months back.

 

[luangtom]

There was a 696 no-dash at the gunshow last weekend in Atlanta and the gent selling it had $1,595 on the tag and musta wanted to sell it, as he had it "marked-down" to $1,295.......truly is attaining cult-status.

So, good on you for finding any-dash for under $750.

 

[Herknav]

Should I be happy with a "-1" or should I hunt for a no-dash? Has anyone actually had issues with the MIM stuff?

 

[luangtom]

Shoot it and enjoy it......

 

[pred]

Wow I am happy to hear about this!
I got one less than a year ago for $400 OTD.
Great shooting snub as well!
Peter

 

[JNewell]

There was a 696 no-dash at the gunshow last weekend in Atlanta and the gent selling it had $1,595 on the tag and musta wanted to sell it, as he had it "marked-down" to $1,295.......truly is attaining cult-status.

So, good on you for finding any-dash for under $750.

That's pure fantasy, nothing more.

 

[luangtom]

Fantasy or not, that is what was on the price-tag. It was still sitting there on Sunday at the end of the day.....

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

This morning I found a 696 3" with a serial # of CBP89xx.

In the SCSW, they note that the introduction serial prefix for this model was CBS2xxx.

I know this is S&W we're talking about, but wouldn't a CBP number pre-date a CBS number?

It's marked Mod 696 on the yoke.
The seller is asking $695 but probably will deal a little.

Thanks,
Craig...

I just pulled mine out and looked at it. CBP84xx(696 no dash). I ordered it when they were first announced. I assume??? Its from the first run as I had it in hand long before they started showing up anywhere else.

 

[Torakan]

After buying the one I have I would'nt hesitate to get another. Since new run of the mill 3" 686's are going in the $750-$850 range a 696 under $700 would be a decent buy. I paid $425 OTD for mine and do hear of guys getting them under $500 so there are some deals out there if you can wait long enough.

 

[Mickey D]

Pictures are needed gentlemen.

696-1 with Andrews Custom Leather

696-1 along side a 642-2

 

[Torakan]

Here is mine, nothing fancy but I have a set of RB factory S&W bananna grips that I think will look good on it if I ever get around to putting them on.