20 years ago I came across a 2.5" 586 for $350 and bought it, sold it shortly there after for $700 and thought I did pretty good, been looking for another one since. Fast forward 20 years, I walk into my LGS and there it is, well almost, a 586-4 with a 3 inch barrel, couldn't get my wallet out fast enough especially for the price marked. No box, came with Uncle Mike's on it, I put the Culinas on it that I had, my patience paid off.
Been looking for 20 years and had to settle for a 3 inch
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Well done! I would have jumped on that one too!
Well done! I would have jumped on that one too!
1911haulic
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Nice, congratulations!
Wow! A needle in a haystack!
Congrats!!
How much for your needle, if you don't mind?
Congrats!!
How much for your needle, if you don't mind?
Nice pickup! I woulda went home with it by hook or crook.
bamabiker
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Wow. The last one I saw was $2000 and that was about 3 years ago.
$875
You're under arrest!
You have the right to… send it to me…
That's a screaming deal. Seller must have not known what he had.
That's a smoking deal! Those grips look outstanding too! Great looking rig! Congrats!!
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I think the 3" 586-4 may be less common than the 2.5", so I don't think you have to feel too bad about 'only' finding one of these. Kind of like breaking up with your supermodel girlfriend and settling for the equally attractive lady who also has the PhD in astrophysics. 
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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You stole it!!! A very difficult gun to find. It is a beautiful weapon. Thanks for showing and enjoy it in good health.
Marshal Tom
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Very Nice! I have a 3" 66-2, 686 CS-1 and a 696. Love the 3" guns for the slightly longer barrel, sight radius and full length ejector rod. I'll take a 3" any day over a 2.5". Extremely good deal as well.
BillBro
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YES SIR!!!
As I've said here before …….. STOP THIEF !!!!!
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Saw one of these on GB a few years ago. Bid as high as I ever bid on a gun. I think I quit at $2,400. Felt like the guy I was bidding against had no ceiling. So I let it go. Man that is a Great Buy.
Saw one of these on GB a few years ago. Bid as high as I ever bid on a gun. I think I quit at $2,400. Felt like the guy I was bidding against had no ceiling. So I let it go. Man that is a Great Buy.
smoothshooter
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I would " settle " for that anytime!
You did good at that price, I wouldn't sell mine for 4X that amount.... I think..... well maybe
NICE GRAB YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL
I looked all my collecting career for a 2.5 586 and the 3". I had never seen one of them in the wild until a forum member was kind enough to sell me his 2.5 with box papers etc. at a reasonable price which was well above what you paid.
That is one rare gun and a beauty. I ordered a set of Culinas for mine as well.
Nice score and a smoking deal. Make sure that gun is tagged so people know what the heck it is and it's value. There are folks who would have paid close to triple what you did. You can get more money, but you can't find 3" 586's.
That is one rare gun and a beauty. I ordered a set of Culinas for mine as well.
Nice score and a smoking deal. Make sure that gun is tagged so people know what the heck it is and it's value. There are folks who would have paid close to triple what you did. You can get more money, but you can't find 3" 586's.
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notsofast
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A real beauty, congrats. I've shot K and N frame .357's but not the L frame magnum. Maybe one day.
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Wow… good deal and that's a beautiful revolver.
xfarfuldog
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You had to settle??!! Thats like saying I wanted a younger girlfiend and I had to settle for Taylor Swift.
jcs266
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VERY NICE! What a great find. And a great price. I have a 3" 686-3 and carry it more than any other gun. It's been my go-to for nearly 3 years now. I just prefer revolvers and the 3" 686 is perfection imho. I much prefer the 3" over the 2.5" because it just seems to balance better, has the full-length ejector rod and it LOOKS better in 3".
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Some advice my wise old Daddy gave me when I was just starting to hunt and shoot ...
" Boy ... Never sell a gun you like ... chances are you will long regret it . "
As usual he was right ... that quick money you make on a deal brings very little joy and is soon gone ... then the regrets set in and last forever !
Gary
" Boy ... Never sell a gun you like ... chances are you will long regret it . "
As usual he was right ... that quick money you make on a deal brings very little joy and is soon gone ... then the regrets set in and last forever !
Gary
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