2.5 inch 686-4+ help
- Thread starter 18DAI
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About 8/97
Then again the book says -5 started in 1997 ???? Maybe a late -4 ???
Then again the book says -5 started in 1997 ???? Maybe a late -4 ???
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Thank you very much ladder13!Regards 18DAI
The book is a bit confusing on this I edited my post. Yours looks like a very late -4 . Someone else may chime in.
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18DAI
Absent Comrade
This 2.5" 686-4+ is a bit different. It has the angled thumb latch of late 686-4 production, but the forged hammer AND trigger of earlier 686-4 production.
There is no wear mark or scratches on the frame to indicate the thumb latch was changed out by the previous owner. This one looks little used. Barely a turn line.
No box or docs but I didn't care as I knew I was "stealing" it. Been looking for one of these for over six years. First one I've come across locally. Thanks again ladder13! Regards 18DAI
There is no wear mark or scratches on the frame to indicate the thumb latch was changed out by the previous owner. This one looks little used. Barely a turn line.
No box or docs but I didn't care as I knew I was "stealing" it. Been looking for one of these for over six years. First one I've come across locally. Thanks again ladder13!
Regards 18DAI
Good score, those -4+'s are sought after
Torakan
US Veteran
I picked up a -5 plus in late 2009 and its now one of my most favorite revolvers. They are a great med frame revolver and I love the 7 shot capability. Mine had the box but no paperwork and got it for $500 OTD. That gun was the main reason I sold off my 696.
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According to the SCSW #3, the new style thumb latch came out in 1997. My 686-4 Plus has the angled MIM thumbpiece, but the Spec Ord code on the box is 6121 (121st day, 1996). FYI, my serial number prefix is CBA.
The 686-4 Plus is probably the best variation produced. They still have a forged trigger and hammer and the old style frame lug, but they have the new style rear sight which looks neater to me.
Congratulations!
The 686-4 Plus is probably the best variation produced. They still have a forged trigger and hammer and the old style frame lug, but they have the new style rear sight which looks neater to me.
Congratulations!
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18DAI
Absent Comrade
Thanks for the additional info s&wchad. Mine looks just like yours, only with blonde S&W Combats on it.
I picked up a 4" 686-4+ some years back. Superb tack driver. I've been searching since for a 2.5" or 3" 686-4+ to accompany it.
One sad note. I asked my dealer where he had come into such a nice collection of pre lock S&W revolvers and 3rd gen semi auto's - he had more than 40 guns in the batch - he replied that an older gentleman, who had recently suffered very poor health, had decided to unload his entire collection. Kind of a downer, for me. I will remember this poor soul in my prayers tonight.
Anyways, this 686+ snub of his went to a good home. Regards 18DAI
I picked up a 4" 686-4+ some years back. Superb tack driver. I've been searching since for a 2.5" or 3" 686-4+ to accompany it.
One sad note. I asked my dealer where he had come into such a nice collection of pre lock S&W revolvers and 3rd gen semi auto's - he had more than 40 guns in the batch - he replied that an older gentleman, who had recently suffered very poor health, had decided to unload his entire collection. Kind of a downer, for me. I will remember this poor soul in my prayers tonight.
Anyways, this 686+ snub of his went to a good home. Regards 18DAI
My 686-4 +2.5 is old school all the way-old style latch, forged parts, magna grips and a tyler.
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