686 question

[mohillbilly]

Just looking for some info on a new purchase. I picked up a 4" 686 no lock , no dash model.

serial number is: afs387 5
M
Mod 686

Can someone help with the age of this particular gun and anything that I may need to know.
Thanks,
bret

 

[P&R Fan]

Welcome to the Forum.
The Catalog says sometime in 1984.
Jim

 

[AhSpray]

Hey Jim,
Which catalog are you referring to? I've got a 4" 686-2 that I'd like to find the manufacture date on as well.
Thank you,
Rob

 

[holo]

i picked a no dash up about a month back, you will love yours . i paid $500.00 do you mind saying what you paid?

 

[MacA]

Which catalog are you referring to?

He is referring to the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson - 3rd Edition". A must have for any serious S&W collector!!

 

[MacA]

Just looking for some info on a new purchase. I picked up a 4" 686 no lock , no dash model.

We'll forgive you this time since you are new, but future posts claiming ownership of a new S&W revolver requires the posting of pictures! We REALLY like pictures!!

BTW, WELCOME to the forum and congrats on the new purchase!!

And a big WELCOME to AhSpray as well!!

 

[AhSpray]

Thanks for the welcome MacA.

In honor of the request for pictures, I'll try to attach a photo of my first Smith that is in "10-day wait jail" here in California: