686 practical champiom

[luis7]

Hello guys.
I´m buying a second hand 686-4 practical champiom serial number CAE08xx.
I´d like manufacture dates if it possible. Is it a good revolver?
Greetings from Spain.
Merry Christmas.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The M686-4 was made from 1993 to 1996. Serial # CAE was probable the last year, 1996. That is if the serial numbers run correctly for that model of revolver.

Merry Christmas to you too...

 

[Radagast]

To answer the other part of your question, the 686 in any of it's variants is an excellent revolver.

 

[Jim Watson]

Hey, ArchA,

The Practical Champion was a special run for an European distributor.
It has an unfluted cylinder, four position front sight, and stippled grips. Picture at:
http://www.skadi-waffen.eu/popup_image_div.php/pID/223/wi/729/hi/370

There are several interesting guns that S&W sold abroad but did not offer in the home market.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Ouch, my mistake then. I'll edit the post as not to supply incorrect information...

 

[Sniper X]

Too bad they didn't sell them here! that looks fantastic!

 

[luis7]

Thanks very very much to us.
It´s a beautifull revolver and like all s&W well made.
Greetings from Spain.
Thanks