S&W 686-3 21/2 inch

[Richard1958]

Are 686-3 snubbed rare or just hard to find? I would like another one for my collection but can't find. Thx for the help.

 

[swagmeister]

I would not classify them as rare but they are pretty scarce (talking about pre-locks of course in any dash configuration). Have plenty of money when you find one. Good luck.

 

[bigggbbruce]

My avatar is my 686-3..

I wasn't even looking, it just came across my plate. I know that doesn't help you though.

 

[Richard1958]

Thanks for the replies. It does help.

 

[SLT223]

Are they more uncommon in the wild than other no lock 2.5"? Im pretty sure most of the no lock 686 snubs I have seen were dash threes.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

You mean like this one?

I think it is a dash 4 BICBW. It is hidden away presently at a friend's home but I'll see it again soon and double check.

 

[colt_saa]

I am not a fan of the early 686 snubbies. The first one I had just had the short, half length, ejector rod like what would be used on a 2 1/2 model 66

The newer 686 snubbies take advantage of the full length under-lug and use a full length extractor rod

Not sure why S&W could not make that happen from the start

 

[Dieseltech56]

I have seen one in the last 3 years. It was bubba'd bad. Lock work was messed with, had a bobbed hammer, barrel/cylinder gap was about 20 thousandths. I feel real bad for whoever bought that one.

 

[Richard1958]

Can't seem to be able to post pics, but this one I have is tight and beautiful. I'd like another one.

 

[Clarke Hammer]

You mean like this one?

I think it is a dash 4 BICBW. It is hidden away presently at a friend's home but I'll see it again soon and double check.

That one should be a dash 5 judging from the new style frame with integrated lug and no lock. Dash 4 was the last 686 on the old style frame with pressed in lug and hammer-mounted firing pin. And dash 6 have the lock.

 

[CH4]

When it rains it pours. Last year I picked up 3 2.5 inchers in as many months.
Seems I come across -3s more than the others. The -4 plus was a bonus. Didn't realize what I had until I got it home from the show. Took a moment to figure out why it had 7 holes.

No dash Lew Horton (sans M stamp)
-3
-4 plus