R rkwhyte2 Member Joined Aug 16, 2017 Messages 16 Reaction score 32 Location Atlanta, IN Apr 22, 2022 #1 I recently picked up a S&W Model 686 and am curious as to when it was made/shipped. S/N is ALV88XX. It has a 2.5" barrel and while it isn't perfect it is in very good condition.
I recently picked up a S&W Model 686 and am curious as to when it was made/shipped. S/N is ALV88XX. It has a 2.5" barrel and while it isn't perfect it is in very good condition.
murphydog Moderator Staff member Gold Supporter Joined Jun 28, 2007 Messages 27,669 Reaction score 21,359 Apr 22, 2022 #2 Do you happen to have the original box with end label? If not, late 1985 to early 1986 is an approximate guess.
Do you happen to have the original box with end label? If not, late 1985 to early 1986 is an approximate guess.
OP R rkwhyte2 Member Joined Aug 16, 2017 Messages 16 Reaction score 32 Location Atlanta, IN Apr 22, 2022 #3 murphydog said: Do you happen to have the original box with end label? If not, late 1985 to early 1986 is an approximate guess. Click to expand... Unfortunately it did not come with the box. I do appreciate the info.
murphydog said: Do you happen to have the original box with end label? If not, late 1985 to early 1986 is an approximate guess. Click to expand... Unfortunately it did not come with the box. I do appreciate the info.