686 prices

Last 4" pre lock, I think it was a dash-1, in the box at a LGS was $950, and it sold in about 2 minutes. I haven't looked too closely for another 686, but my last S&W 28-2 went for almost $900, 99%, in the the box with paperwork, bought from the original owner who bought it in 1967. The other 28-2 I bought about the same time was $760, no box, in about 99% condition. I should have grabbed the 4" 686 that a friend's dad had, but I didn't like the weird grips (I have no idea who made them), and the price wasn't like, "Wow, let me go to the ATM" great. At this point, any pre-lock L and N frames in good shape are default buys.
 
Brand new 686 6" 164224 shows $919 at Grab a Gun. When you click on “Grab a Quote” it is 803.99.
2.5" 164231 shows 708.99 In Stock.

Prices are still up, but I suspect they will go lower.
 
Dave686 said:
I use Grab A Gun as my measuring stick for new price. They are at $919 ($959 MSRP) right now for 164224, and $949 for the 164198 ($979 MSRP) and have them both in stock. That’s a 32% increase in cost prior to covid and the craziness. I doubt any shows will be selling for less than the online guys.
Used prices for pre-locks are $1000 to $1200. Which in some places is keeping the price of used post lock guns up.
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It seems like a supply and demand change is happining. There is a huge number of new ones available at those prices. I was able to pick up a slightly used 164224 6" for $400 less. I much prefer the pre locks but the price point made it doable to get a shooter.
 
bananaman said:
My 1st L frame was and is a 4" 586 no dash. Really liked it and bought a 686-3, 6". Had it a while, and took it to the gun show for a trade. Traded into a 29-2 nickle, 4" {even}. I was tickled until it went to the range. {that is another story}
So needless to say, I was without a 686. Went to the gun show, and saw a 686 on the table. It was a -6, Pro Series. Passed by it and bought a 66-2 snub.
Went back to the show Sunday, and traded into the 686. Was happy, and got rid of my last poly pistol.
So at least I got a 686 back back. Bob
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Love it. I thought I was the only one who did sh*t like this. (Bob also)
 
wcat94 said:
It seems like a supply and demand change is happining. There is a huge number of new ones available at those prices. I was able to pick up a slightly used 164224 6" for $400 less. I much prefer the pre locks but the price point made it doable to get a shooter.
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Supply and demand is absolutely changing. Covid and the 2020 riots shot the price of everything through the roof, then the war in Ukraine added to keeping the price of ammo through the roof. I was shopping for a 6” 686, in January 2020 GAG was selling them for $664.99 and had them in stock.

The economy is another factor now. The economy is down and inflation is up. I see a lot for sale in my area, but sales are slow. Those who bought in the last three years are trying to get back the big bucks they paid. It’s a buyers market now, but I suspect it will get even better for the buyer. Until the next drama of course.

Congratulations on your 686. It sounds like you found a good deal.
 
Depends. I've seen them go for 1200+ with box and paperwork online, and as low as 750$ which is what I recently paid to get my used 686 back. Depends on condition, dash number, add-ons, etc. I've seen as low as 600 to as high as 1500$
 
Currently, it is much cheaper to buy a used 686 here than buying new one. Buying new is about $1k bucks here. While used is around 8 or $900.
You can seriously save 2 or $300 buy buying a prelock, than buying a new one.
I've even seen the stores sell dash 6s for 900 and sell the new ones for much more.

I don't know why, or I haven't read much on this forum, Smith and Wesson's new price hike! And usually the forum would be first to notice these things. But performance center guns are now selling more than pythons and anacondas...

Or so I've noticed.
 
I bought a 686 way back when I was doing the recall work on them. Owner didn't want it, so i bought it. I also have this 586 that was really rough, but action was ok.
I sent it to S&W for a re-finish, and they did an excellent job on it. Since the re-finish, I installed a target hammer and a smooth combat trigger.

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It is a buyers market now for 686's. I have been looking for awhile and ended up getting two 6"ones this week on gun broker. One is a -6 and the other is a no dash like new with box, tools and paperwork. The prices before tax, fees and shipping were about $500 for the -6 and $750 for the no dash. Maybe a bit of a good deal but not far from the going rate.
 
I paid $800 for a 686-1 6” Like new in original box. Got it from armslist.

Paid $650 for a 586 no dash, no box, good condition with a few marks. Got it from a buddy.
 
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Browns fan said:
How have the summer shows been for 686 sightings anyone buy one in july or august
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Browns fan said:
TTT for fall gun show season report on what you saw as far as prices and models available. Thanks
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I think the internet sales have killed the gun show sales of firearms. I think most of the gun show sellers are getting them off local forums and flipping them at a higher price. But then…. I haven’t been to a gun show in several years. I quit going, they didn’t have anything to offer. Maybe things have changed?
 
Supadupa69 said:
I paid $800 for a 686-1 6” Like new in original box. Got it from armslist.

Paid $650 for a 586 no dash, no box, good condition with a few marks. Got it from a buddy.
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I have 4 inch -3 And a 2.5 inch -4 looking to add a 6 inch to round out the collection. Congrats on your purchase
 
llowry61 said:
I keep a spreadsheet of prices paid and current value. I haven't kept the date purchased. I note, the price, model, serial number and information about the item such as barrel length, presentation box tools, special grips etc. I started doing it for insurance, so if they were stolen or damaged I would have something to work from. I am working on cataloguing them with pics as well to prove up condition.
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This is how I keep track of my guns, all of them. notes are to my son.

 
Theodoric said:
I know you're looking for older versions, but I just bought a new 686+ yesterday for $850. I really wanted a seven shot, I don't think there are pre-lock options for that. Figured I better get it now. So I bought the first, and only, one I could find.
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S&W actually did make the 7-shooters for a short time before the Hillary began being installed. I have a 2” 686+-4 that has no lock.
 
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