amd6547
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I got this used 686-1 (with M stamp) for $350 last year from an on-line dealer...Allans Armory (he currently has some Model 10's and 64's...great dealer to deal with).
686: New vs Used
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azgunz
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i just got screwed over on another deal. Waiting for this damn 686-4
Suggested retail on a new 686 is the better part of 1K. The new ones in my area sell a little below $800 so a nice used 686 in the $600 to $700 range is a decent price. If you want one buy it while your money is still worth SOMETHING!
Wish I didn't remember the days of NIB 686's at less than $450.
Wish I didn't remember the days of NIB 686's at less than $450.
I am new to gun ownership, love shooting with my family, and just purchased a used 6" 686 which from the serial # Smith and Wesson tells me was manufactured in the 1984. In looked very clean and tight, came with a high end holster, quick loader holders and quick loaders. I paid just over $600. The shop had new for high $700. Don't know if it was an impulsive stupid move? But can't wait for my NY permit amendment to pick it up.
357-RevolverGuy
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New or used doesn’t matter as long as it works as it should and the price is good. I got my 3” 686 a few years ago for $550 used. I’d pay that today or higher for it too if it ever got stolen (as I like it that much.) I’ve seen some older used one’s go between $490-600. Best deals today are through private sales or if you can afford to trade a few items (ammo is worth a lot these days) and pay the difference.
HockeyPuck
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Got this 686-4 4" last week for $550 from a friend of a friend State Trooper. Only about 200 rounds through it.
Need this in my collection..Only in 7 shot of course. I have the 6" that needs a friend.
HockeyPuck
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Yes, got the new 6" in a plus but the -4 is a six shooter.
Bought my 686-4 4"bbl a few months ago, very nice but no box or papers @ $565 + tax, and was happy to get it.
andyo5
Member
They had to widen the frames on K and L frame guns to add the lock to them. I prefer the slimmer look of the pre lock guns.
Here's mine, purchased in 1995 for $380 plus tax.
Here's mine, purchased in 1995 for $380 plus tax.
They are sought after guns
They are sought after guns but there's enough of them that you don't have to pay ridiculous prices if you shop around. I got a 6" 686 in top condition for $550 on GB. Not a steal but neither was it a rip off. The thing that counts is that it feels like a good deal to me!
They are sought after guns but there's enough of them that you don't have to pay ridiculous prices if you shop around. I got a 6" 686 in top condition for $550 on GB. Not a steal but neither was it a rip off. The thing that counts is that it feels like a good deal to me!
AveragEd
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Remember, whatever you pay for a quality firearm now will likely look like a good deal a few years down the road. I swallowed hard when I paid $800 for a like-new 5" 629-3 Classic DX two years ago but today...
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I offered $700 for a 686-4 + with a 4" and it sold for more money. Just the gun, no box or papers. For something that is common, they don't come up for sale very often. I paid around $550 for my 6" 686-4 + 8 months ago and was happy about it.
I paid $705 for my 686 no dash about 2 months ago. It might be on the higher side but I am very happy with it. Finish is just like when it came out of the box 30+ years ago. Of course, I added Ahrend grips in cocobolo the first day I brought it home.
It just looks so good!
66snub
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I gave $625 for my 686+ dash 6 in 2 1/2" about 4 months ago. I couldn't bear to part with it, and I'd pay it again.
I got mine about 1 week before TSHTF. I don't think I've ever had good timing, but this time I did.
tomuchiron
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What do you think top dollar would be for 686 Serial # AAA259. preproduction 6",box,papers, no (M ) ,supposedly built in the custom shop as sales samples before the production line was up and running. I think I am going to be putting this one up for sale. or the 66., or the 67.,.
The 686-4 and earlier ones are just better revolvers and knowledgeable buyers seek them out. They can still be obtained for usually less than the cost of a new 686, and if well maintained will always go up in value. The new ones are decent, serviceable revolvers but not the same fit and finish or overall quality.
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