It's an excellent price on a 686.
Check to see if there is an "M" stamped on the inside of the crane area next to the model number.
The 686 (no dash) and the 686-1 had a recall on those models due to the cylinder binding on soft primer material; the primer would flow into the firing pin hole on firing and cause the gun to lock up. S&W replaced the firing pin, AKA the Hammer nose, and the firing pin bushing in the frame.
I just noticed the post before me actually gave you a link to this problem.
In any case, it's a great looking gun at a rarely seen price.
Check to see if there is an "M" stamped on the inside of the crane area next to the model number.
The 686 (no dash) and the 686-1 had a recall on those models due to the cylinder binding on soft primer material; the primer would flow into the firing pin hole on firing and cause the gun to lock up. S&W replaced the firing pin, AKA the Hammer nose, and the firing pin bushing in the frame.
I just noticed the post before me actually gave you a link to this problem.
In any case, it's a great looking gun at a rarely seen price.
