686-NoDash No-M Matching Alpha Serial

[GCF]

The DA 8lb pull is heavier than my original by almost a full pound. But, I think it will do as well. The new main spring has not even been through the needed ~1,000 snap-cap routine yet. Maybe that will change it some, or not.

Be willing to bet your DA smooths, & lightens w/ use. Forget the snap caps - live fire. Much more rewarding!

Nice pair of twins, BTW...

 

[GeoJelly]

Interesting thread with some good photos. My oldest 686 is a -1 with an AWE70xx serial and the M. Picked it up used in 87 or 88 for $250. Those days are gone!!

 

[one eye joe]

Well, I just could NOT pass this up when it showed up on GB. I have had my original 4" 686 No-Dash that I bought new back in August 1986. The original has a serial AUExxxx,... and NOW I have ANOTHER that also has that AUExxxx prefix serial number! I had my first 686 "M" modified back in Jan 1987. This new-to-me 686 has NOT been modified, so now I have examples of both.

I ended up paying $820, maybe a bit high, BUT I now have a MATCHING PAIR of 4" 686 No-Dash revolvers!

FWIW, the new-to-me 686 came with no box/papers... only the matching alpha prefix. WHY did I do this?

My original, bought new 686 has the box, the tools, all paperwork, UN-touched Concalo Alves grips that have spent less than a day on the revolver (had/have Pachmayr grips since new, and receipt/box for that too), PLUS original written and register receipts from the local LGS in CA that I bought it from.

IMHO---THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH REDUNDANCY, WHEN IT COMES TO 4" NO-DASH, M686s. I WISH THAT I HAD A FEW OF THEM....

 

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Here is my 1985 686 no dash. AHS65XX