Help S&W 686-3 ".357 Target Champion"?

[smithy617]

I have an opportunity to buy a 686-3 .357 Target Champion. The finish is bead blasted, partridge front sight and ".357 Target Champion" etched on the sideplate.

I can't find anything in the SCSW about this model. My theory is this was available in Europe. Anyone know something about these?

The following pics are not the actual gun but pics that looks just like it.

Thank you!

 

[bdgotoh]

A German company named Wischo often orders "Target Champion" versions. See this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/88506-my-686-target-champ-wischo.html

 

[smithy617]

".357" Target Champion

I saw in the SCSW page 271 where they have the "686 Target Champion". That is etched on the barrel.

This is ".357 Target Champion" etched on the side plate. Maybe the same european firm orders both. Thank you!

 

[oz4rg]

Wischo

All guns made for or passed though Wischo (German importer) has the Wischo stamps. So it's easy to check.