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[Eddietruett]

Haven’t acquired anything worth sharing lately until today. Picked up this as close to mint as they come Model 686-1 with according to the seller, original factory combats. They are stamped 1987 and the serial number shows gun was shipped in 1987. It’s entirely possible they are original but I’ll never spring for a letter just to know for sure. The gun is really nothing special, but the grips are spectacular. Pictures don’t do them justice. Hope you guys enjoy

 

[horsemen61]

Nice score!!!!

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Not to offend but, the grips do nothing for me.

Now..... That pistol-those dimensions, yes PLEASE!

Todd.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Yup, nice snubby L-frame Eddie!

 

[adcoch1]

I actually love those grips. Sweet revolver! Not my normal style but I really like it...

 

[Riomouse911]

Very cool indeed!

I LOVE the look and feel of the Smith cocobolo combat grips... until I shoot the gun. Then <sigh> I long for a Pachmayr or a Hogue grip...

Stay safe.

 

[saiga308]

i love the grips nice grain and stain

 

[WestKentucky]

I’m not a huge fan of zebra wood but it’s a beautiful revolver. If the grips are in fact original to the gun then that does nothing for me other than make it further from possible as it drives up the value as a collectible.

 

[Jonesy814]

Grips & gun are both great looking

 

[bannockburn]

Eddie

Another awesome S&W score! Always liked the Model 686 with a shorter barrel!

 

[Walkalong]

Put me in the love those grips group. Great revolvers. Mine is a 686-3, and not as nice visually, but shoots great.

 

[MaxP]

Very nice!

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I dig a short barreled L frame. Very nice.

 

[Charlie Martinez]

Great find. Congratulations

 

[Reinz]

Congrats on your new find Eddie.

 

[jdavis123]

Good find! The snubbie L-frame is pretty rare find but, those grips will bring a fair price by themselves.

 

[Gordon]

Haven’t acquired anything worth sharing lately until today. Picked up this as close to mint as they come Model 686-1 with according to the seller, original factory combats. They are stamped 1987 and the serial number shows gun was shipped in 1987. It’s entirely possible they are original but I’ll never spring for a letter just to know for sure. The gun is really nothing special, but the grips are spectacular. Pictures don’t do them justice. Hope you guys enjoyView attachment 896825View attachment 896826

I really like your gun over all. It really is a perfect example of a "combat" revolver to my eyes.

 

[bannockburn]

Gordon

I really like your gun over all. It really is a perfect example of a "combat" revolver to my eyes.

That's the same way I felt about the Ruger Speed Six with a 2 3/4" barrel!

 

[Tallball]

That revolver is flat-out gorgeous!

 

[Old Dog]

SAAWW-WEEET!

 

[Gordon]

Gordon



That's the same way I felt about the Ruger Speed Six with a 2 3/4" barrel!

I have a Ruger Stainless Security Six 2 3/4" that I bought in 80s and a 2 1/" Model 19 from the 70s in beautiful Nickel that are not being sold off !