Recent content by Great_Gazoo

I saw that asked on another forum. I saw mixed responses. This one was a service weapon and is graded well. Dave

"BBM6837 is the serial number, it indicates your Model 686-2 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless was manufactured in 1988. The other numbers and markings are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They were not recorded and have no meaning after the gun is assembled. The 4...

Black 686 and wondering about date Hey guys. New to the forum and picked up a 686 for $300. Now I found out that a black 686 might be a little rare or the national security model depending on when it was manufactured. a) .357 mag b) 4 c) square d) 6 e) front fixed/read adj f) one...