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So what is a good source for the red insert because I've not been able to find it

I have a beautiful model 29–2 N 5 digit serial number 6.5” gun, with the exception of the finish being bad on the front red ramp front sight. There is no other signs of finish wear on the entire gun. It looks to me like somebody had blackened the front sight out, and somebody else tried to clean...

If it does not have the M stamp And it is in excellent condition especially if it has a box I would not worry about having it repaired unless it's causing trouble, I have multiple 686 without the M stamp, one of which I have put more than 100,000 rounds through it and dry fired it two times...

Model 686 6 inch and never look back Tom

I hate auto correct! I'll make you a deal Sgt Rock, You go invest in your 92F Beretta and I'll buy another Model 29-1 And we'll see you comes out on the top.

In the pre-lock model 66 in general, the 3 inch is much more rare than the 2 1/2 inch

I may be wrong, which somebody on here will tell me, but I believe that is the only Model 686 with a case-hardened trigger and hammer, Which I think by itself makes it unique. Tom

Most guys are going to tell you that the finish is extremely fragile, which it is, and that most people shy away from them because of that but remember they're stainless steel underneath so unless it's a perfect collector shoot it all you want! I have one and its new in the box that doesn't have...

I have very limited concerns about the desire for the revolvers to fade into oblivion or being taken over by modern Glock collectors or plastic guns. The semi automatic has been around since before the 1911 was designed So we are approaching 125+ years of semi automatic guns The popularity of...

The Smith & Wesson model 29–7 was made in the year 2000 and are extremely rare. It is the same frame as the Model 629-5 pre-lock guns, It was made as a series for Lew Horton in which 40 were produced, As it stands right now there are 2 on the serial number found list of the Lew Hortons, There...

P&R stop in the early 80s, Smith & Wesson’s or pinned barrels to keep them secure and a recessed cylinder around the rim on the cartridge Tom

This is a prime example of “ How bad does the sickness get?” I do believe Richard has shown us, especially for somebody that’s only been collecting a little over a year! Congratulations Tom

Sargent, I know this man, I speak with him often, he has without a doubt, the highest Smith & Wesson fever you will ever witness………. Plus, don’t give him any ideas😉 Tom

Some pretty cool guns so let's ask a question does a miss mark make much difference in the collector value? Or does it have to be a super freak to ad more collector value?

Bob, It's not a dumb question to ask because if it wasn't it could lead to a very serious situation because a cylinder is certainly 44 magnum I have shot this gun quite a bit, it's extremely accurate. If you will look back at the picture in my second post you will notice the end of the muzzle...

Come on guys let's see your screw ups! I know mine's not the only one.

That’s a good looking V comp Tom

“Hi Tom, that's a great thread starter! How did you come across that one? Did you discover the mis-mark? Todd” No I did not discovered it myself, I bought it quite some time ago. The original dealer back in 1990 sold it as a miss marked, I think it’s pretty cool to have the paper trail with...

Here’s one of my entry in this category. Post yours up! This Classic Hunter model 629–2 6” 44 Magnum evidently was not looking for its full potential since the barrel is stamped “357 Magnum” Tom

Probably just a held over frames and more than likely both very early 686-4 and 586-4 I’m not 100% but I believe the model 686 and the model 586 are on the same dash series Tom