s&w 686 2 1/2 inch pricing

[raygixxer89]

Not sure about all parts of the US, but out west (higher in CA) pre lock 2.5" 686s are highly sought after and have been for some time. If you can find a no dash through -3 with combats, it'll cost you better than $1K; a -4 plus will be well north of that. Personally, I wouldn't let any of my no dash with combats go for less than $1500, the -4 plus $2K, but that's just me.

That first pic is exactly what I've been looking for these past couple of years. Beautiful piece!

 

[Jeromejr]

Lock

Sure, you may not like the idea of adding 'lock' version but they might be all you can find for some time to come, especially at the current price. Hey, you could always trade/sell it if you ever run across the one you REALLY wanted.

I don't see what's up with these lock revolvers. I know there not as collectible.

 

[ShadyDrifter]

Not sure what they're bringing but it would take a fat stack of bills to get me to come off mine

 

[CH4]

Attended two shows in three weeks. Still, not a hint of a prelock snubbie 686. Actually, the last time I saw one in the wild was about four years ago and I bought it, even though I already had 4. A prelock -4+ should never be left behind, especially at $650.

 

[357 shooter]

I thought of selling my 686-4 plus 2.5" not long ago but I know I would come to greatly regret it . The prices on used Smith revolvers are incredible these days. I had a big gunbroker seller list my 586-8 4" and still got almost $1000 after consignment fee.

And any 686 pre lock in decent shape would be worth far more than a 586-8 to me. I don't recall seeing a pre lock 686 snub for sale locally in many years. I took my 686 plus into a local shop a year or so before 2020 and the guy offered me like $400. I didn't feel like being robbed that day.

Seems like anything under a grand on a nice pre lock 686 is a good price these days.

 

[revho]

I found a 686-4 2.5" RB at Cabellas 3 months in to Covid last summer for $899.00 and some how got the manager to knock another $50 off of it. I figured at the time it was more than I was hoping to pay but like everyone else, I was looking for one for ever. Needless to say I do not regret the decision.


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[dpast32]

I for one, simply can not believe just how outrageously expensive almost all the S&W Revolver's have become !! Gosh, even the darn Ex Law Enforcement Trade In's have gotten out of line. I'm no economist, however, I have an idea that we in fact have caused this scenario ourselves !! Why, by our buying up any & all of the basic models in decent condition, along with our willingness to pay somewhat above market value for the premium examples, such as the older 'classic' N Frame & similar editions. 'WE' could perhaps fix this issue, although it will not by any means easy. Let the S&W Revolver market stagnate somewhat, at least to the point where Dealers will be forced to 'adjust' their pricing to resemble reality, or at least some semblance of it ? If you wish to either buy or sell a S&W, try at all costs to do so within the Forum here, between ourselves, so therefore not to influence the open market pricing. Yes, I do realize that it's an ambitious, & possibly illogical scheme, but, these prices are simply approaching ridiculous levels, IMHO. OMG, If I think back about all the odd, unusual, & rare models I've had & subsequently sold off to others, I literally become ill with the fact of their current selling prices !! Ohh well, it was just a thought ?

Best, dpast32

 

[Shark Bait]

Since we're sharing, here is my -4+ with some combats by John Culina. I shoot it better than any of my other revolvers. If I had to pick one gun as my favorite .357 it would be the 586/686. Even with the lock they are great guns.

 

[Browns fan]

Since we're sharing, here is my -4+ with some combats by John Culina. I shoot it better than any of my other revolvers. If I had to pick one gun as my favorite .357 it would be the 586/686. Even with the lock they are great guns.

Beautiful did you do the polishing yourself

 

[Shark Bait]

Beautiful did you do the polishing yourself

It actually isn't polished at all. The light does make it like it though.

 

[Browns fan]

Any one attend any local shows lately any 686 s Thanks

 

[tlawler]

I just picked up a 686-1 snubby yesterday for $720. It's a shooter and not perfect with some pitting, but I'm thinking it will clean up nicely. I'm also going to refinish the stocks. It will be my first attempt at that. After reading through this thread, I'm thinking I got a pretty good deal, even given the finish issues. Gun mechanics are sound.

 

[raygixxer89]

About 10 years ago, I traded an excellent shape 686 2.5" with Smith and Wesson Combat grips straight up for a LNIB 5906, right here on this forum. I wasn't so much into revolvers then and I didn't see much use for the 686. I bought the gun on gunbroker the month before for $575 so I didn't take much of a loss. It looked just like Lou's in the post above mine. I rank that transaction as one of the worst I ever made.

This is why I never sell my guns.

 

[BoCash]

For what it's worth: A 686-3, 2 1/2" in box came to me in 2017 for $1107. Early this year, the same in a No Dash came home for $1100. BOTH are my preferred 6-shot wheels. Both have smooth combat finger grooves. Both seem to be terribly hard to find in this neck of the woods.

Y'all take care, Bo

 

[Browns fan]

Let's see if any sightings were seen in the last couple of weeks thanks

 

[xfarfuldog]

Found this thread again this morning. Note to myself from earlier posts. Purchased a LNIB LH no dash 686 2 1/2 inch last month. Looks great but boy did i have to pay for it!!

 

[beach elvis]

In connection with the thread I just started about a 17-1 in the forum about its era of production, my late bud's daughter sold me back a 2.5" 686 Plus -4 that I'd sold to her dad years ago. She wanted just to give it to me for helping her get his guns ready for sale, but I couldn't rationalize that when they have 3 kids, etc., so I got her to accept $500 for it. We both came away with happy hearts. I missed that one for a long time and I'm tickled to have it back for a couple of different reasons, one being that it was my bud's for so long until he passed.

 

[Browns fan]

Any sightings this fall gun show season

 

[Mrnurse]

I have a 2 1/2 686 bought 30 years ago by me with factory combat grips, Box and all Accessories ( Blue box) ive fired 0 rds. Been offered 1400.00 but its NFS.

 

[Winkus]

I too have a 686-4 pre-lock, combats, 2-1/2" and 7 shots
Can anyone tell me when and for how long S&W built this configuration?