Rare? 686-5 Plus 7" Barrel

[arnesen]

Some years ago I came upon this interesting 686-5 Plus. It has a 7" barrel and a fluted cylinder. I've only ever seen this model with a smooth cylinder.
I sent photos of this revolver to Roy Jinks and showed it to some S&W self-proclaimed experts that I know. They all agree that it's a rare bird, not a Frankengun.
Some think that it is 1 of 72 made for the top S&W dealers and executives. Sadly, I don't have the original box. It has been fired but is in near perfect condition.
I think I'll just leave it in the safe with the letter from Roy and let my son find it when he is liquidating my estate.

 

[-BTM-]

Well, now I want one.

 

[80sSmithGuy722]

Well, now I want one.

Me too! Me too! This would have already been more desirable as a 686 Plus pre-lock...but, dang! I have two 686s and they are favorite shooters. On my wish list also is the 686 "CS-1" Customs Service model in 3".

 

[stansdds]

1 of 72 made definitely puts it in the ranks of the very rare. No box, no docs, and has been shot makes it a very rare shooter, but one that still has significant collector value.