696 finish question

[clif58]

Did Smith ever make a 696 with matte finish?

 

[diamonback68]

Did Smith ever make a 696 with matte finish?

I believe it's what they call the satin finish, not matte and not shiny.

 

[clif58]

So did they make one with a satin finish?

 

[diamonback68]

So did they make one with a satin finish?

All of them were.

Look at these in "classifieds".
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/235031-wts-s-w-696-696-1-pre-lock.html

 

[clif58]

I have one but it is matte-just wondering if it came from factory like that or not

 

[diamonback68]

I have one but it is matte-just wondering if it came from factory like that or not

Can't be factory. Looks like either someone had it bead blasted or possible some type of parkerized finish applied.