Yet, another 2.5” 686

[CH4]

Like with 3.5" 27s and 2.5" 19/66s, I have a thing for 2.5" 686s and usually grab every reasonably priced one I find. Today's cherry -1 was found at Willey Bros in Reno. She has the 'M' stamp and original combats.

 

[hdfinder47]

Nice one. I'm the same way about 3"ers. But I settle for an occasional
2-1/2" or 3-1/2" from time to time.
Ed

 

[ColumbusJBR]

Like with 3.5" 27s and 2.5" 19/66s, I have a thing for 2.5" 686s and usually grab every reasonably priced one I find. Today's cherry -1 was found at Willey Bros in Reno. She has the 'M' stamp and original combats.

Just curious, what was "reasonably priced" where you picked it up? If you don't mind

 

[Rodan]

Congrats on the find!

We stopped in Willey Brothers when we were up that way a few years ago... that's a nice shop.

 

[swagmeister]

Nice find! Those are fading fast from the scene.

 

[CH4]

Just curious, what was "reasonably priced" where you picked it up? If you don't mind

Willey Bros in Reno. I figure $850 with combats, in nice condition was pretty reasonable.

 

[L-2]

Post 1,
Good find. I haven't been in that shop for a couple months.
I did find a LNIB 3" 686+ (w/lock) back in January at Carson City Armory.
I think my last Willey Bros. buy was now 2 years ago for my Mod. 60-7 2".
I'm trying to cut back, but will be buying a few cases of ammo soon.
All this makes for an expensive hobby/activity.

 

[CH4]

Post 1,
Good find. I haven't been in that shop for a couple months.
I did find a LNIB 3" 686+ (w/lock) back in January at Carson City Armory.
I think my last Willey Bros. buy was now 2 years ago for my Mod. 60-7 2".
I'm trying to cut back, but will be buying a few cases of ammo soon.
All this makes for an expensive hobby/activity.

Howdy
They had a 3" 686-6+ sitting next to this one. I rarely leave from there empty handed. A few weeks ago I left with a M70 LW Super Grade in 7x57, 1 of 165 - 100% total impulse buy.

 

[panamajack310]

Man beautiful 686, I love the Cocobolo combat grips. They really complement the stainless steel frame. I understand your obsession. I have one for the 2.5" K frames 19/66.

 

[Browns fan]

Just added a -3 to my -4 686 snubs

 

[S&W Fan]

Well done! I miss the shooter grade I sold a couple years ago, reached out to the buyer but never heard more about selling it back sadly.

 

[Jocko-44]

Nice find OP!