Model 686 question

[treedog61]

I just took possession of my first L frame Smith. It’s a 686 no dash, 2.5” bbl with serial number ALV9xxx. Is this a Lew Horton edition? Thanks

 

[justintyme]

Nice gun, you would have to contact Lew Horton to find out for sure if it came from them.

 

[ABPOS]

Can I ask how much you paid? I'm pretty sure those are smith and wesson combat grips and I'm pretty sure they are worth a pretty penny. Maybe 200+ ????

ETA: I'm such a goofball. You probably know all that. I say it like it's new news or something. Sorry about that.

That's a fine looking 686.

 

[Chromedhearts]

If it’s a “no dash,” check the firing pin hole, in the bushing. Some or all of them had holes that allowed fired primers to swell into the hole and lock up the cylinder. S&W issued a recall on them and would fix them for free. I think they still will.
Oh yeah, beautiful gun. I have one like it and it’s one of my favorites

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[Ashlander]

If it’s a “no dash,” check the firing pin hole, in the bushing. Some or all of them had holes that allowed fired primers to swell into the hole and lock up the cylinder. S&W issued a recall on them and would fix them for free. I think they still will.
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If there's an "M" by the model number under the yoke, then the firing pin bushing has been "modified" or fixed.

 

[treedog61]

The stocks are original, and there’s no “M” stamped under the yoke. Thanks for the info.

 

[629shooter]

That's a nice one.

Congrats!

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[BLUEDOT37]

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I just took possession of my first L frame Smith. It’s a 686 no dash, 2.5” bbl with serial number ALV9xxx. Is this a Lew Horton edition? Thanks

Possibly. Your SN# is later than mine but with S&W there's no telling. Send an email to "[email protected]". Let them know the full SN# & details.

If you include your name & address Earl Minot will reply with an email letter, as an attachment, if it's one of theirs.

Call S&W & they will issue you a shipping label so you can return it, at no charge, for the "M" recall repair.

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[treedog61]

Thanks to all. I just sent Lew Horton a information request.