Year of Magnum 357? Selling price?
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Mumbly-Peg
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It's a recent manufacture, looks like a 686-6 plus.
I'm not sure of the used market. I'd guess around $600, depending on condition.
I'm not sure of the used market. I'd guess around $600, depending on condition.
snowman
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Sarah,
Welcome to the forum. The serial number is on the inside of the frame behind the yoke; you have to open the cylinder and swing it away from the frame to see it.
But first you need to identify the gun correctly in order to sell it. What you have is a Model 686-6+. It was likely made from the early to mid 2000s.
I'll let others guess on the value.
Regards,
Andy
P.S. I see you found the info before I finished. Great! But know that it is a "+" model, which may increase or decrease the value(I'm not sure which).
Welcome to the forum. The serial number is on the inside of the frame behind the yoke; you have to open the cylinder and swing it away from the frame to see it.
But first you need to identify the gun correctly in order to sell it. What you have is a Model 686-6+. It was likely made from the early to mid 2000s.
I'll let others guess on the value.
Regards,
Andy
P.S. I see you found the info before I finished. Great! But know that it is a "+" model, which may increase or decrease the value(I'm not sure which).
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If you'll post a picture of the serial number (open the cylinder and it's stamped inside, below the barrel) someone can tell you the exact date. Mid 2000s - today i believe. It's a late model 686.
bigwheelzip
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That's the latest version of their 4" "L" frame (mid-size) stainless steel revolver. They are still being manufactured and sold new for $660 6-shot or $680 7-shot on-line at Bud's.
S&W M686 Plus 7RD 357MAG/38SP +P 4" $683.00 SHIPS FREE
Your revolver is an excellent firearm. It is an enjoyable and very accurate gun that even novices shoot well. While it's a .357 Magnum, it is also designed to shoot the more moderate, but still effective .38 Special.
If you've ever considered having a firearm for home defense, or to try target shooting, that's a fine choice. If your tempted to try it, a pleasant shooting ammunition type for practice, that's readily available is .38 Special, 158 grain.
S&W M686 Plus 7RD 357MAG/38SP +P 4" $683.00 SHIPS FREE
Your revolver is an excellent firearm. It is an enjoyable and very accurate gun that even novices shoot well. While it's a .357 Magnum, it is also designed to shoot the more moderate, but still effective .38 Special.
If you've ever considered having a firearm for home defense, or to try target shooting, that's a fine choice. If your tempted to try it, a pleasant shooting ammunition type for practice, that's readily available is .38 Special, 158 grain.
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diegobxr
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Hi Sarah, welcome to the forum.
That's a top quality firearm you've got there. Please allow me to kindly suggest giving it a second thought and keeping it.
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
That's a top quality firearm you've got there. Please allow me to kindly suggest giving it a second thought and keeping it.
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
Hi Sarah and welcome to the forum. For additional info, please tell us what state you live in. Some states have very lax gun laws, allowing you to easily sell the gun, while others are very strict, to the point where you might not even be considered a legal owner. No need to share any personal info, just your state. Then someone from that state can chime in and let you know what perils or pitfalls you may face selling this fine firearm.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Darkenfast
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As others have said: Welcome to the Forum! The members here range from "just interested" to people who actually write the books that are considered the last word on Smith and Wesson firearms.
If you aren't familiar with firearms, here's some background: Your revolver is a Model 686+ (or Plus). That means it is a stainless steel, medium/heavy revolver that can use any .38 Special or .357 Magnum ammunition, and has seven (as opposed to the usual six) chambers in the cylinder. Those are the holes that you insert the loose cartridges into. To open the cylinder, push forward on the cylinder release under your right thumb and swing the cylinder out. That's enough to examine the revolver and check what model variant and serial number are stamped underneath.
This revolver has no collector value, YET. Someday, it probably will. Something to note: if you run a survey of gun owners as to what one handgun they would keep if they could only have one, THIS would be one of the top contenders. It can shoot anything ranging from cheap low-powered plinking ammunition to "boutique" hunting loads. It loads seven instead of the usual six. It's handy and fun to shoot. It will last forever. Smith and Wesson L-frames (like this one) are well-made and VERY accurate.
Even if you are not into guns now, get a locking case and put it away safe. It will only get more valuable. If you want to shoot it, get some instruction. Guns are almost as dangerous as cars, but once you learn to drive them, they are wonderful tools.
Hope this helps! Let us know how it turns out.
If you aren't familiar with firearms, here's some background: Your revolver is a Model 686+ (or Plus). That means it is a stainless steel, medium/heavy revolver that can use any .38 Special or .357 Magnum ammunition, and has seven (as opposed to the usual six) chambers in the cylinder. Those are the holes that you insert the loose cartridges into. To open the cylinder, push forward on the cylinder release under your right thumb and swing the cylinder out. That's enough to examine the revolver and check what model variant and serial number are stamped underneath.
This revolver has no collector value, YET. Someday, it probably will. Something to note: if you run a survey of gun owners as to what one handgun they would keep if they could only have one, THIS would be one of the top contenders. It can shoot anything ranging from cheap low-powered plinking ammunition to "boutique" hunting loads. It loads seven instead of the usual six. It's handy and fun to shoot. It will last forever. Smith and Wesson L-frames (like this one) are well-made and VERY accurate.
Even if you are not into guns now, get a locking case and put it away safe. It will only get more valuable. If you want to shoot it, get some instruction. Guns are almost as dangerous as cars, but once you learn to drive them, they are wonderful tools.
Hope this helps! Let us know how it turns out.
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Welcome and good luck with it whatever you decide to do with it.
