S&W 686 on GB

Chestnut Forge · January 26, 2014, 08:36 PM

I just found this. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=389074990
What makes it a "Limited Edition"? I have one just like it.

Waspinator · January 26, 2014, 08:44 PM

The "Standard Calalog of Smith and Wesson", lists that as model 104265 and it says this...

" 3" Model 686-4 , with full length extractor. Black ramp FS (BRL3635). Reported as "Limited Edition" with 2500 made"

so.... there ya go ?

Sevens · January 27, 2014, 05:42 AM

I don't have my SCSW handy, but my 686 is a dash-3 variant, and it is most decidedly a square-butt. Of course, it's also a 6-inch barrel.

Now I'm curious if all the RB L-frames started with the dash-4's or if both RB's and SB's were available.

After I bought a late 90s/early 2000's vintage Model 657/.41 Mag, I was genuinely surprised to find that it had a RB grip frame. It also has a 6-inch barrel. I believe it's a 657-4, but I'd have to check that to confirm. It's pre-lock, but with the updated cylinder stop that is part of the frame rather than the pressed-in notch.

hAkron · January 27, 2014, 08:03 PM

My 686-4 4" is a SB

carguychris · January 27, 2014, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Now I'm curious if all the RB L-frames started with the dash-4's or if both RB's and SB's were available.

AFAIK prior to 1996, most 4" and longer L frames were SB, and most 2-1/2" or 3" L frames were RB. There are exceptions, however.

Also, the M686-4 is considered by many collectors to be the high-water mark of the model run. It's the last version to come standard with a traditional hammer-mounted firing pin and forged color-case lockwork rather than MIM, and the only version to combine these features with a topstrap that's drilled and tapped for a scope base. (You can see the screw holes in the photos with the cylinder open.)

Chestnut Forge · January 28, 2014, 10:23 PM

The bid is over $900 now. My FIL has one just like it.

BigJimP · January 29, 2014, 04:19 PM

According to the S&W catalog ...in 1996 ( near the end of the 686-4 series run ) they deleted the Square Butt...

but like someone else said, there are all kinds of exceptions that seem to pop up from time to time...

Chestnut Forge · February 1, 2014, 08:56 AM

Went for $1265

Guv · February 4, 2014, 07:29 PM

I have a 686-4, 2 1/2", rb that came in a cardboard box with a rubber Hogue Monogrip. Maybe later -4's came with the plastic box and Uncle Mikes grips?

January 26, 2014, 08:36 PM	#1
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	S&W 686 on GB I just found this. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=389074990 What makes it a "Limited Edition"? I have one just like it. __________________ Every gun I've been behind can out shoot me.

January 27, 2014, 05:42 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I don't have my SCSW handy, but my 686 is a dash-3 variant, and it is most decidedly a square-butt. Of course, it's also a 6-inch barrel. Now I'm curious if all the RB L-frames started with the dash-4's or if both RB's and SB's were available. After I bought a late 90s/early 2000's vintage Model 657/.41 Mag, I was genuinely surprised to find that it had a RB grip frame. It also has a 6-inch barrel. I believe it's a 657-4, but I'd have to check that to confirm. It's pre-lock, but with the updated cylinder stop that is part of the frame rather than the pressed-in notch. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 28, 2014, 10:23 PM	#6
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	The bid is over $900 now. My FIL has one just like it. __________________ Every gun I've been behind can out shoot me.

February 1, 2014, 08:56 AM	#8
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	Went for $1265 __________________ Every gun I've been behind can out shoot me.

January 26, 2014, 08:44 PM	#2
Waspinator Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 517	The "Standard Calalog of Smith and Wesson", lists that as model 104265 and it says this... " 3" Model 686-4 , with full length extractor. Black ramp FS (BRL3635). Reported as "Limited Edition" with 2500 made" so.... there ya go ?

January 27, 2014, 08:03 PM	#4
hAkron Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 318	My 686-4 4" is a SB

January 29, 2014, 04:19 PM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	According to the S&W catalog ...in 1996 ( near the end of the 686-4 series run ) they deleted the Square Butt... but like someone else said, there are all kinds of exceptions that seem to pop up from time to time...

February 4, 2014, 07:29 PM	#9
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	I have a 686-4, 2 1/2", rb that came in a cardboard box with a rubber Hogue Monogrip. Maybe later -4's came with the plastic box and Uncle Mikes grips?