686-4 PLUS SNUB PRE-LOCK

[SIGNSALESMAN]

I have the opportunity to buy a 2.5" pre-lock 7 shot 686-4. This is the only pre-lock one I've ever seen. Like everyone else, I don't wanna overpay. Also, I don't wanna miss this chance because I'm being too cheap. Any advice on what I should offer?

 

[PatriotX]

The last one I saw on the big auction site was listed at $1200 Buy It Now.

It lasted about 20 minutes.

 

[LittleAugieMo]

It's decision time. What are you more worried about,overpaying or missing out on a-4 686 seven shot snubbie(very HOT property currently)
What are "they" asking?

 

[ACE10000D]

Grips make a big difference in value, if it has factory combats, that's $200-$300 in value alone. Box, tools, etc. all add up. If it has combats and all the accessories, $1400-$1600 is going rate.

 

[swagmeister]

Go for it-FAST!! (if it is in excellent condition, of course). Does it have box and paperwork? Start at $1000 OTD-no tax and go from there. Don't see them very often and they will only continue to increase in value. Good luck.

 

[Smith_586]

I sold one about a couple months ago for $1200, no box or papers. Anywhere around that price seems fair as the snubs don’t pop up that often.

 

[CH4]

The -4 plus came with rubber Hogues, the -3 was the last one to come with combats. $1200+ is about the going rate without box and goodies. Good for you if you can find one for less. I got lucky and paid $650 for mine about 5 years ago. Didn’t know it was a 7 shot until I got it home and removed the wire tie. They made the -4 6 shot from about 94 to 96/97 and the -4 plus for one year in 97.

 

[ColumbusJBR]

I bought a very clean -4 2.5” (non plus) w/ combat stocks, nothing else, on these forums for $1200 just a bit ago, and I’m glad to have got it at that price. I figured the next time I saw one like that it was gonna cost more.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Sold one a few years ago with factory magnas and a black Tyler for $1200 to a forum member. Every so often I wish I had it back but it was too heavy for concealment, the 681 made better sense for a nightstand gun and I wasn't gonna let it live in the center console of the truck. But it was and still is off the charts as far as cool factor went.
I'm down to 2 .357's now, the 681 and my SP101 snub.

 

[hdfinder47]

I would also be interested to know the price being asked. If it's "just make me an offer", remember: you can always go up on your first offer but you can't go down! (Reverse is true for the seller: he can always go down on his asking price but he can't go up.)
Ed

 

[wproct]

I would also be interested to know the price being asked. If it's "just make me an offer", remember: you can always go up on your first offer but you can't go down! (Reverse is true for the seller: he can always go down on his asking price but he can't go up.)
Ed

I saw someone try it at a gunshow. Dealer stated a price and customer was digging his wallet out and the Dealer said "Oh, I'm sorry, I've got more in that gun than I was thinking, I'm gonna have have more. Customer didn't say a word, just turned around and left.

 

[Mehutch]

Buy it now, the price will never get cheaper. Bought mine for $299 in 1996. Do it now.

 

[s&wchad]

Back in 2007, I paid $400 for a used 2-1/2" 686-4 Plus Lew Horton Special. I thought that was a great deal at the time! I'm not a big fan of porting on a short barreled revolver, but there were only 50 of these produced according to the SCSW and I couldn't pass it up.

I wouldn't sell it for $1200.

 

[Lou_NC]

If someone gave me a 2.5 in I would sell it to buy a 3-in. I'm a fan of full length ejector rods in my revolvers. Not sure you realize the difference.

 

[SLT223]

Back in 2007, I paid $400 for a used 2-1/2" 686-4 Plus Lew Horton Special. I thought that was a great deal at the time! I'm not a big fan of porting on a short barreled revolver, but there were only 50 of these produced according to the SCSW and I couldn't pass it up.

I wouldn't sell it for $1200.

That’s a really sweet piece.

 

[doubletapp357]

I am looking at a 686-4 six shot.....is that the same revolver?