686-3

[1943]

Is a model 686-3 4 in. ,all original , excellent condition ,no box , no papers worth $650.00 in your area,It has been shot.
Thanks
1943

 

[1943]

Sorry about that, should have been in the 80 to present forum.

 

[CH4]

Is a model 686-3 4 in. ,all original , excellent condition ,no box , no papers worth $650.00 in your area,It has been shot.
Thanks
1943

Yes, it’s worth $650 or more

 

[swagmeister]

Jump on it for that price! Don't hesitate.

 

[bigggbbruce]

I've bought plenty under $500.. 2 in the last year...ND and on..

got to beat the bushes..

 

[g8rb8]

A 686-3 in original condition will have S&W wood grips.

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th edition list $550 as value for the 686 (all engineering changes) in excellent condition.

I would opine that a majority of members of this forum would agree with the following:
1. The dash-3 is a pre MIM model and that would make it more desirable (i.e. more valuable).
2. 4" barrel is more desirable than the 6"?
3. Wood S&W grips are more desirable than the rubber grips offered on later models.

A quick look at Gun Broker for successfully completed auctions (i.e. the item actually sold) reveal roughly 10 successfully completed auctions for the 686-3. All of those in original condition sold for more than $650.

Taking all the above into consideration I think you could argue $650 is a fair price.

 

[cbfd]

I purchased this 686-2 at LGS recently,It was $625 with the box.

 

[zogger]

Very nice! Are those the original grips? They look like it.

 

[cbfd]

Zogger,Yes they are ,Thanks!

 

[Eddietruett]

You can't go wrong for $650. Maybe not the deal of the century, but you certainly won't get hurt. Might try approaching with 6 crisp $100 bills and see where it goes from there. FWIW, I just sold a dash 2 today that was a Police Trade. Mechanically great but had some scratches and a few nicks. Not pretty but a great shooter. Buyer was glad to pay $550