The 681 is one of those models that rarely has their original grips on them. For good reason, magnum loads and magna grips are not a good combination. As I recall mine had pachies. Could a 681 have come from the factory with targets? I'd say entirely possible but not common. Never say never with Smith.
S&W 681
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Rakkasan13F
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I just bought a 681 from a pawnshop in Huntsville, AL, but have to have it shipped across the state line to TN.
With shipping and transfer fees, I'll be in it for $690.
It's obvious the previous owner didn't take good care of it, as the cylinder face and top strap are black as night, the cylinder finish is a bit rough, the front site appears to have been painted with reddish fingernail polish, and the U under the rear sight has been painted white.
It has Uncle Mike's on it, which I don't mind.
With shipping and transfer fees, I'll be in it for $690.
It's obvious the previous owner didn't take good care of it, as the cylinder face and top strap are black as night, the cylinder finish is a bit rough, the front site appears to have been painted with reddish fingernail polish, and the U under the rear sight has been painted white.
It has Uncle Mike's on it, which I don't mind.
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I picked it up last night. It seems pretty tight for a cop gun. It is a 681 no dash low serial #25**. Probably won't get to shoot it until this weekend, weather permitting which doesn't look good at this point in time. I shoot outside at a buddy's, I haven't been to an indoor range in over 35 years.
The only thing wrong with it that I can see is the ejector rod, the knurling is buggered up a little on the one side. If I was able to find one cheap I would buy it and replace it but not a big deal to me. It's not a collector gun. If anyone has one that would fit let me know. Or would a new one ordered from S&W work? I can't imagine there's any differences.
The only thing wrong with it that I can see is the ejector rod, the knurling is buggered up a little on the one side. If I was able to find one cheap I would buy it and replace it but not a big deal to me. It's not a collector gun. If anyone has one that would fit let me know. Or would a new one ordered from S&W work? I can't imagine there's any differences.
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They don't pop up often. Anything under $1k is probably a good deal.
I picked it up last night. It seems pretty tight for a cop gun. It is a 681 no dash low serial #25**. Probably won't get to shoot it until this weekend, weather permitting which doesn't look good at this point in time. I shoot outside at a buddy's, I haven't been to an indoor range in over 35 years.
The only thing wrong with it that I can see is the ejector rod, the knurling is buggered up a little on the one side. If I was able to find one cheap I would buy it and replace it but not a big deal to me. It's not a collector gun. If anyone has one that would fit let me know. Or would a new one ordered from S&W work? I can't imagine there's any differences.
Nice gun, good price.
Rakkasan13F
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I picked it up last night. It seems pretty tight for a cop gun. It is a 681 no dash low serial #25**. Probably won't get to shoot it until this weekend, weather permitting which doesn't look good at this point in time. I shoot outside at a buddy's, I haven't been to an indoor range in over 35 years.
The only thing wrong with it that I can see is the ejector rod, the knurling is buggered up a little on the one side. If I was able to find one cheap I would buy it and replace it but not a big deal to me. It's not a collector gun. If anyone has one that would fit let me know. Or would a new one ordered from S&W work? I can't imagine there's any differences.
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