686 no dash
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Everything's fetching a bit more right now!
Some folks don't like the lock and the no-dash will be more attractive to them. But as I recall the early 686's are the subject of a recall with some having been modified and others not. Some buyers will want the modification to have been completed and others may not. If I were in the market for a 686 I would buy a current production gun and would not pay a premium for a used no-dash.
Some folks don't like the lock and the no-dash will be more attractive to them. But as I recall the early 686's are the subject of a recall with some having been modified and others not. Some buyers will want the modification to have been completed and others may not. If I were in the market for a 686 I would buy a current production gun and would not pay a premium for a used no-dash.
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The no-dash might carry a small premium over those up to the -3, but barrel length, type of sights and condition will overrule any generalizations.
By the way, even though we’ve all seen 686s, we love photos.
The no-dash might carry a small premium over those up to the -3, but barrel length, type of sights and condition will overrule any generalizations.
By the way, even though we’ve all seen 686s, we love photos.
Jason Demond
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People will pay a premium for no dash guns, as well as pre series guns.
Your gun appears to be in nice shape and would likely be able to be sold privately for 900 to 1000 dollars. People also want original boxes, paperwork, and grips. They do effect value. A pair of grips like those targets are worth 75 to 150 bucks as long as they are not refinished. Boxes can add crazy money depending on the gun and age.
That is not the factory box and would hurt value by as much as 100 dollars. A fair price on your gun without the box or papers is 900 to 1000 in most areas now with covid pricing. That's assuming that the gun is a solid like new or 98% condition. Lower condition, lower the price.
A dealer will ream you good if you try to sell it to one...
Your gun appears to be in nice shape and would likely be able to be sold privately for 900 to 1000 dollars. People also want original boxes, paperwork, and grips. They do effect value. A pair of grips like those targets are worth 75 to 150 bucks as long as they are not refinished. Boxes can add crazy money depending on the gun and age.
That is not the factory box and would hurt value by as much as 100 dollars. A fair price on your gun without the box or papers is 900 to 1000 in most areas now with covid pricing. That's assuming that the gun is a solid like new or 98% condition. Lower condition, lower the price.
A dealer will ream you good if you try to sell it to one...
Birdhunter6
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My 686 is a -1. It was my primary handgun through the 90s. Would I consider a no dash more valuable? Sure, but not more valuable than the history I have with my later example. (The looks on the faces of some semiauto shooters who thought their equipment should win them matches!)
686s (stainless Distinguished Combat Magnums) became available too late to be pinned or rebated but the prelock no dash will always hold appeal to the 'old school' Smith guy, particularly if he doesn't already have a DCM. That appeal may show itself as a higher price or more likely as a quicker sale.
Beautiful revolver anyway. You and your brother should flip a coin and keep it in the family one way or the other.
686s (stainless Distinguished Combat Magnums) became available too late to be pinned or rebated but the prelock no dash will always hold appeal to the 'old school' Smith guy, particularly if he doesn't already have a DCM. That appeal may show itself as a higher price or more likely as a quicker sale.
Beautiful revolver anyway. You and your brother should flip a coin and keep it in the family one way or the other.
Gave approximately 6 for mine about 3ys ago, it needed some work but my 2nd fav .357 revo.
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While I don't know as much as others on this forum, I can safely say I don't think I've seen a 686 "rebated"! [emoji23]
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There are no pinned/recessed L frames.
I have my late father’s no dash 686, serial prefix AAB, that he bought new in September 1981. They were introduced after Smith stopped pinning the barrels and recessing the cylinders.
His did have issues binding so his store handled sending it back for the fix, has the M stamp. Wonderful revolver and I taught both my sons to shoot with it when they were young.
His did have issues binding so his store handled sending it back for the fix, has the M stamp. Wonderful revolver and I taught both my sons to shoot with it when they were young.
Birdhunter6
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Typing faster than I was thinking! Should have just said 
AveragEd
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My favorite no-dash 686 is a six-inch with a pinned Patridge front sight. My primary use of any handgun is punching paper and that is the best sight, which is why just about every dedicated target handgun wears one.
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xfarfuldog
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I have a no dash CS-1 four inch. Also have a -4 four inch. Many believe the -3 or -4 to be the most desirable. I've found that most people prefer to purchase the earlier no dash guns. I believe that is a holdover from the days of the P&R guns. Many on the forum believe that sending your 686 back to S&W is not necessary. I am among them.
Agreed. I have the 681, 686, and 586, all 4", all no dash. All are in their original boxes with tools and papers.
None of them have the "M" overstamp.
And they're going to stay that way.
cmj8591
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Around here that gun would sit in the gun case at the LGS for a long time. A motivated buyer might shell out $750 for it. It's important to remember that the people who are motivated by things like no dash or recall/no recall are few and far between so be prepared to wait if you are looking for a collectors premium. When I go through the shops around me, most of the guns that are in the displays are revolvers. The new shooters who are driving the prices right now are almost exclusively buying high capacity, plastic, semi autos in 9mm. Not withstanding the collectors who frequent this forum, the gun you have, nice as it is, is more shooter than collector. Unfortunately, the blistering gun market that is going right now doesn't seem to be trickling down to revolvers or bolt action rifles with wood stocks. Lets see if your auction proves me wrong!
Sounds good, that's part of the thing with being a bolt action rifle guy. I just don't know much about handguns. Thanks for the information in case it doesn't sell.
Well, it sold for 1025, I'm pretty shocked. I was sure we overpriced it. Thanks for all the feedback.
I have a Model 27 that's still in the box from the early 1960's. I'm sitting on this one for now, I have no clue what it's worth and don't need to guess right now.
I have a Model 27 that's still in the box from the early 1960's. I'm sitting on this one for now, I have no clue what it's worth and don't need to guess right now.
Agt. Smith
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Good deal. I'm not surprised at all - that's a fairly desirable revolver. They go pretty fast on GB.
Good call on the 27 - I would hang onto that one. That N-Frame is a virtual tank.
Good call on the 27 - I would hang onto that one. That N-Frame is a virtual tank.
