686-4 6" 7 shot

[357 shooter]

Yep, the -4 came out late 96/97. I happened onto this 2.5" at a gun show. Didn't know it was a 7 shot until I got home an cut the wire tie.

Kind of the same thing happened to me , won a 686-4 2.5" on gunbroker and when it arrived I was totally surprised to find it was a 7 shot!

 

[BabaBlueJay]

Kind of the same thing happened to me , won a 686-4 2.5" on gunbroker and when it arrived I was totally surprised to find it was a 7 shot!

That had to be an amazing surprise. 1 extra round of 357 magnum or even 38 +P is a huge bonus!

 

[Jcon72]

This is a new to me 686–5, 7 shot 5" barrel
This gun is pretty much unfired so I have not shot it but the balance and feel of a 5 inch is hard to beat.
I'm still doing a little investigating on it but it so far I believe it is product code 104098FC
One of the other forum members has an old advertisement for this particular gun that it was a special for stocking dealers only
Regardless what it turns out to be it's a really cool gun

If it has the V-notch rear sight then yes, it appears you have the 104098 Hi-Viz. Found mine at a LGS a few years ago for a very decent price and then discovered it's a very uncommon model. Total production numbers seem to be unknown for sure, but I have heard numbers anywhere from 500 to 1200 specimens.
A 5-inch 686 is a fine machine.
I actually just ran across another one of these in excellent condition but without the box just a few days ago and am trying to decide whether or not to pick it up. They want 9 bills for it.

 

[SmithNut]

Always wanted a 5" M686-4, so I had to make one to my specs,

The Performance Center did a great job of installing the 5" barrel and bead blasting it, I installed the taller then usual Patridge and rear sight to match.

Perfection.....

 

[jack the toad]

Currently, my only 686+ and it's a prelock Mtn gun.