Just picked up this 686-1 2 1/2 inch barrel for 1 grand even. Box and all. .003 end shake. Tight lock up. Straight extraction rod. No yoke play. Screws in good condition. One grip has a light crack at the edge. How did I do? Oh and original purchase papers and warranty.
Check out this 686-1 2 1/2 inch barrel
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That's a very nice example of one of the best guns from the era.
Well-bought in today's market.
Well-bought in today's market.
Nicely done. I'm a fan of most L frames. People like to say they're too heavy or big to carry. Don't listen to 'em.
I was looking at Smith's web site just last night to see what revolvers are still listed as being available. I was quite surprised, to be honest.
The 2-1/2" 686 is in fact one of those still listed. I want one, just because.
The 2-1/2" 686 is in fact one of those still listed. I want one, just because.
Well done, I had been watching that one just out of curiosity. Congrats!
Great find!
I love the pre -5 2.5" 686s. I buy every reasonably priced example I see.
I love the pre -5 2.5" 686s. I buy every reasonably priced example I see.
I told the gentlemen I think he undersold it lol. He didn't say the box was complete. Also pictures didn't do the gun justice!
I think you did well on that snubby 686-1 with the box and goodies! The pre-lock guns are always more desirable, and yours looks to be in great condition. I did pretty good a couple of weeks ago when I was able to pick up this minty 3" 686-6+ (2015) from a gun store...no box, but 4 sets of stocks and it's a 7-shooter. After some dickering I took it home for $750 OTD. Enjoy!
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Thank you and yea you did good yourself 3 sets is good to go. I love the feel of my 686 plus 3 inch barrel! That's my dresser gun! It's what made me look for this pre lock!
I was looking at Smith's web site just last night to see what revolvers are still listed as being available. I was quite surprised, to be honest.
The 2-1/2" 686 is in fact one of those still listed. I want one, just because.
Gotta get the stubby!
I was looking at Smith's web site just last night to see what revolvers are still listed as being available. I was quite surprised, to be honest.
The 2-1/2" 686 is in fact one of those still listed. I want one, just because.
Make no mistake, there are few similarities between the current offering and the one in original post.
Hard to beat a 66 snubbie, IMO.
686 no dash 2.5 it's probably a Lew Horton. They were special orders through them prior to being a cataloged item.
That's a real beauty! I have said this many times, I think that the 66 pre-lock with 2 1/2 inch bbl is the most handsome revolver ever made, specially with the wood combat grips, and yours is a perfect example.
You got your snub for 300$ less than mine. Albeit no crack on grips, even so combats by themselves are pretty valuable so you did well.
