Model 686-5 Research

[Jeep 1]

OK guys without a letter I've hit a dead end so far in my research on this particular Model 686-5 with 7 shot cylinder, 3” barrel, round butt, bead blast finish, red ramp front sight and white outline adjustable rear sight, Unless I have missed it in the 4th and 5th editions of the book of standards, and other sources. The serial number shows it to be a 1999, And I believe it to be an Ashland distributor gun. but I have no proof of that so far, so feel to jump in and help me on this one....
Tom

 

[V-Eight]

I bought the same one about eight months ago...prefix is CDF...I have the original box, nothing particularly special about it, product code 104190. I too was hoping the 5th edition would have something about it. I'll probably have it lettered at some point...one of my favorites.

 

[Jeep 1]

I bought the same one about eight months ago...prefix is CDF...I have the original box, nothing particularly special about it, product code 104190. I too was hoping the 5th edition would have something about it. I'll probably have it lettered at some point...one of my favorites.

The fact that product code 1O4190 and S/N with the triple- alpha prefix CDT does not show up in any of the books of standards and leaves me curious. I don't think it's a one of the kind and obviously if you have the exact same gun it is not, But I do believe it's a distributor limited run of some kind and being a collector of factory guns it's pretty cool when I find something of this nature because Performance Center and custom guns are just fine but not my thing.
Tom

 

[Hawg Rider]

You guys obviously have Product Code revolvers (104190) that have not been reported to Jim and Rich for inclusion in the "SCSW" editions. The CDT and CDF s/n's definitely point to a manufacture date of 1999, and the PC relates to the Model 686 Plus (7-shot). 104190 may be the PC for the 3" version, since 104192 (2-1/2" bbl.), 104194 (4" bbl.), and 104198 (6" bbl.) were manufactured during the same time period. Definitely pre-Internal Lock (2001) and fluted cylinder. Might be Ashland or other limited run, but as you say, it looks like only a letter will determine your revolvers' pedigree.

 

[PatriotX]

A search for the product code number here turned up several threads you may find of interest.

https://smith-wessonforum.com/search.php?searchid=14836728