New (To Me) 686 Plus

[Eagle157]

I've been wanting a 686 for a LONG time, and today I had an opportunity to purchase this 686+ for $600. It's in really great shape, tight and nary a scuff. I'm a happy camper tonight! It's S/N CJR50XX, and with a lock I'm guessing it was probably fairly recently manufactured.

 

[rwsmith]

Congrats......

The 686 is one great gun and today for a shorter barrel, that's not a bad price.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Nice. One of my favorites. Be nice to hear if your range impressions after such a long hunt match your expectations. Enjoy.

 

[stingerstingray]

Congrats! My 686 snubnose is one of my favorites to shoot at a range.

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[D Brown]

That's the right barrel length!

 

[BLUEDOT37]

It's S/N CJR50XX, and with a lock I'm guessing it was probably fairly recently manufactured.

Congrat's! Is that a 4" bbl.?

My CRWxxxx revolver was made in Sep-2011 so your's was probably made earlier in the year.

Did yours come with the factory box? The box's label & fired case envelope will have the exact date., if so.

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[GTBL]

Congratulations on getting a 686. IMO it is the best Hand Gun to own. It doesn't matter what barrel length you have, they are all good!

 

[Eagle157]

Congrat's! Is that a 4" bbl.?

My CRWxxxx revolver was made in Sep-2011 so your's was probably made earlier in the year.

Did yours come with the factory box? The box's label & fired case envelope will have the exact date., if so.

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Yes, it's a 4" bbl. It did come with the case, but I don't see anything on the label that would indicate the date, and unfortunately the fired case envelope was not included. Oh well, that gives me a good idea though. Thanks!

 

[ScottN]

Nicely done! Enjoy it and be safe!

 

[bananaman]

My latest L frame is a 686 Pro-Series. It is a 5" barrel gun. Have a 586 no dash, 4", and a 686-3, 6". No 2.5" though. Bob
Feb. 2016 on mine according to label. My "newest gun"

 

[bananaman]

I've been wanting a 686 for a LONG time, and today I had an opportunity to purchase this 686+ for $600. It's in really great shape, tight and nary a scuff. I'm a happy camper tonight! It's S/N CJR50XX, and with a lock I'm guessing it was probably fairly recently manufactured.

Congratulations! I would have to say you did quite well on that 1! Enjoy! Bob

 

[sdb321]

Congrats Eagle157, The 686 is one of the BEST ALL AROUND REVOLVERS. Have fun. Start reloading and have a ball!!!!!

 

[Bill In Texas]

Congratulations Eagle!

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

.... It did come with the case, but I don't on the label that would indicate the date....

On the end label, under the heading "Spec. Ord.", there is a 4-digit number that likely begins with a "5" or a "6".

What is that number?

 

[Eagle157]

On the end label, under the heading "Spec. Ord.", there is a 4-digit number that likely begins with a "5" or a "6".

What is that number?

Here's a pic of the only label on the case.

 

[Eagle157]

My latest L frame is a 686 Pro-Series. It is a 5" barrel gun. Have a 586 no dash, 4", and a 686-3, 6". No 2.5" though. Bob

VERY nice!! I just replaced the photo I posted of my "new" 686+. I took the first one last night and it wasn't a very good photo. Here are a couple of much better photos.

 

[revolver_ph]

Nice.

I have been lusting for one of those. Need to start saving for one. Think I'll get a 6" when I get the jack together.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Here's a pic of the only label on the case.

The number is 6002. It's code for the ship date which is.......

January 2, 2006.​

Here's what the feature codes mean:

07 - 7-shot
A2 - Double action
MD - Medium frame size
GR - Grips rubber
BF - Barrel full lug
SW - Sight white outline (rear)
SR - Sight red insert (front)
FS - Frame stainless
CS - Cylinder stainless
ZS - Finish brushed stainless​

 

[Eagle157]

Thanks so much Kernel. I really appreciate that info.

 

[gnystrom]

I just bought a 3" 686+ and as others have said it is a rock solid gun.
Congratulations on yours and get it out to the range.