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Group, what 686 snubs (prelock) going for in your neck of the woods . Thanks to all who respond
s&w 686 2 1/2 inch pricing
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xfarfuldog
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I've been looking for a 2 1/2 or 3 inch pre lock 686 for a long while. In SW Ohio the going rate seems to be $ 1400 +. I see one seller at gun shows who is demanding $1500 for a less desirable (at least to me) -5. He refuses to budge an inch on price. I've told him he would be much better off compromising on price. He could then use the proceeds to buy cheaper guns which will move.
I'm to the point where I am considering a -6 three inch seven shot for about $ 800. I hate to add a locked Smith to my safe which contains more than 10 pre lock revolvers.
I'm to the point where I am considering a -6 three inch seven shot for about $ 800. I hate to add a locked Smith to my safe which contains more than 10 pre lock revolvers.
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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.
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.
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SAFireman
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I have seen 2.5" model 686's selling for 800-1000 in my area. If you add a 1/2" to the barrel (on a pre-lock gun) the price nearly doubles!
They are great additions to the fleet!
They are great additions to the fleet!
I sold a 2.5" 686 w/combat grips a year ago for $900...I sold two 2.5" (one no-lock w/Hogue grip, one lock gun w/wood grip) both originally boxed & 7-shooters for $1100 each this summer...These sales were to dealers who presumably expected a nice profit...I agree prices are insane...
...Ben
...Ben
Lou_the_welder
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I haven't seen a prelock 686 for sale here in over 2 years! I was fortunate to buy my -3 for $1100 , with about $300 worth of ammo + a holster and an ammo pocket. And that was about two years ago.
Let's not forget the 586-4 in 2.5" also! They are out there. I purchased around the same time.
Let's not forget the 586-4 in 2.5" also! They are out there. I purchased around the same time.
The last one of those I saw had a $2400 price tag on it last year...
...Ben
Lou_the_welder
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I paid less for it than my 686 through a local sale. Maybe they didn't know what they had?The last one of those I saw had a $2400 price tag on it last year...
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I've got a 686-1 21/2" with the original combat grips i"m thinking about selling. What do you think I should ask for it.
Maybe revisit and see what else they want to sell?....
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Your question implies those guns are on a shelf in a gun store.....
Good luck with that around here.
Good luck with that around here.
I have a 2-1/2" 686-3 in near-new condition with matching combat grips. It will never be for sale, but if I had to sell it in this market, I wouldn't take less than $1200 for it.
Pre-lock Smiths seem to be going up in value regularly, and I think that's only going to continue...
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verde
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don't do it.
You will regret it. Hold out for a pre lock, I have two. They are out there.
You will regret it. Hold out for a pre lock, I have two. They are out there.
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Good advise.
