Identify Gun

[mr2oo5]

Hi all,

New to the forum and looking forward to being here. I was given this previously used gun as a gift and am looking for any & all information I can get on it! Year/Value/Owners Manual - any would be helpful.

Model: 686-6
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Serial: CHZ79XX (the XX are 2 numbers)
Barrel Length: 6"

Pic attached to help identify. Hope this is enough info, thanks for the help!

 

[gunnails]

Nice gift, arguably the best revolver ever made.

Is yours a 6 or 7 round gun?

Made after 2000, $600ish

 

[mr2oo5]

Very nice thanks! Gift from my dad prior to him passing away.

It holds 7 rounds.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

It was made in......

February 2005.​

That is the same version that is in current production. Call Smith & Wesson customer service and they will send you a free owner's manual.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

There is something else you might want to know. Tha gun has a number, the Model 686, but it also has a name. It's known as the....

Distinguished Combat Magnum.

 

[Jim Watson]

At 7 rounds it is a Model 686 Plus. 686+