D.o.B. for my newest find

[00blkgt]

I purchased a six inch barreled M686-1 with the orginal box and paperwork two weeks ago. It is in nearly new shape and I spent last Saturday putting some rounds through it and realizing that I am extremely pleased with this revolver's ergonomics. If someone would please give me a date of birth for it I would really appreciate it. It has a serial number of AVA7xxx. Thanks in advance.
J

 

[00blkgt]

I purchased a six inch barreled M686-1 with the orginal box and paperwork two weeks ago. It is in nearly new shape and I spent last Saturday putting some rounds through it and realizing that I am extremely pleased with this revolver's ergonomics. If someone would please give me a date of birth for it I would really appreciate it. It has a serial number of AVA7xxx. Thanks in advance.
J

 

[s&wchad]

1986-87.

Does yours have an "M" stamped in the yoke cut?

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5301039...151022523#6151022523

 

[00blkgt]

No sir. But I did find that is has T34, then underneath that a sideways capital S, and finally underneath that the numbers 16778. Does any of that info mean anything? Thanks!

 

[s&wchad]

Those are inspectors marks and an assembly number, you'll also find the assembly number on the frame under the left stock. There was a recall on the early L frames, that's why I asked about the "M". Click on the link I posted above for more information.