Special ordered Model 686-1

[Jeep 1]

I have seen very few model 686–1 round butts with a 6 inch barrel, So when it became available, I didn't hesitate and the price compared to today's standard was more than reasonable.
I acquired it 6 or 7 years ago, and the gentleman already had a letter from Roy Jinks. It is a bright finish, round butt with beautiful combat grips.
If any of you have any insight, I would appreciate it. It is one of the more unique L frames that I have in my collection.
Tom

 

[Jeep 1]

Here's the Box with the product code and Mr Roy's Letter

 

[murphydog]

That's a unique one. Without the letter calling it a 2.5" with a replaced barrel would be easy.

Guessing you didn't need to use the .375 H & H round as a prop rod.

 

[krsmith58]

only insight from me is that's a really nice looking revolver and those grips make it look even better.

did i ever mention i like nice grips.


krs/kenny

 

[Jeep 1]

That's a unique one. Without the letter calling it a 2.5" with a replaced barrel would be easy.

Guessing you didn't need to use the .375 H & H round as a prop rod.

Well being a true Dirty Harry fan it's not at 375 H&H,
It belongs to my Model 70 Winchester, it's a 458 Winchester magnum!
I just haven't manned up enough to take it out and shoot 510 grains of lead on a steel target yet
But it's gonna happen………..

 

[swagmeister]

Pretty rare gun. A keeper for sure. Thanks for showing.

 

[SS57]

Very nice sir.Did anyone mention the nice grips?

 

[Jeep 1]

only insight from me is that's a really nice looking revolver and those grips make it look even better.

did i ever mention i like nice grips.


krs/kenny

I'm out on an emergency call tonight! Been out here, dragging a power line crews around with dozers since 9 o'clock this morning we had 65 mile an hour straight line wind, and tore powerlines down. or I would post pictures of a brand new set….that are to die for and still in the original packaging from around the mid 90s, maybe earlier that I found when I was wondering through an old time gun shop in the middle of nowhere Missouri.
I will try to post sometime tomorrow when I get my lazy butt out of bed!

 

[toddimusnimski]

Very nice! But I am a bit confused by the March 11 1987 shipping date and the Spec Order code of 8447? I thought it would be 7070, the 70th day of 1987 on the Julian calendar?

Todd

 

[Jeep 1]

only insight from me is that's a really nice looking revolver and those grips make it look even better.

did i ever mention i like nice grips.


krs/kenny

Very nice sir.Did anyone mention the nice grips?

Here's the grips I responded about last night,
I have multiple homes for these grips, but I can't bring myself to open the package….. would you?

 

[Peak53]

Here's the grips I responded about last night,
I have multiple homes for these grips, but I can't bring myself to open the package….. would you?

Sure, why not?

 

[llowry61]

It is ironic seeing this gun with the bright finish. There was another thread asking about a bright SS 686 and I responded that I had never heard of nor seen one. I stand corrected. That is a unique piece both on the RB and the finish.

Really cool to see.