Smith & Wesson Model 686-7 Plus Mountain Gun .357 Magnum, 4-inch, 7-Shot L-Frame, Satin Stainless DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-7 Plus Mountain Gun stands out for its seven-shot L-frame configuration paired with the Mountain Gun's tapered 4-inch, half-lug barrel. It features a satin stainless finish, adjustable sights, and a pinned Patridge-style front sight with a brass bead. The stainless round-butt frame wears smooth wood grips, and this example is the no–internal-lock configuration with the "Mountain Gun" barrel rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling with light signs of use visible under close inspection. See photos for details.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual for modern-style revolvers (J, K, L, N & Governor)
- Smith & Wesson factory hard case (blue plastic clamshell)
The Plus Mountain Gun configuration combines the 7-shot L-frame with a tapered 4-inch barrel and a half-length underlug. The barrel carries the "Mountain Gun" rollmark, and both the barrel rib and topstrap are serrated for a glare-reducing sighting plane.
Sighting equipment includes an adjustable rear sight and a pinned Patridge-style front sight with a brass bead for a defined and visible front aiming point. The revolver operates in double-action/single-action.
Construction details include a satin/brushed stainless steel, round-butt frame with a fluted cylinder and a knurled ejector-rod tip. The smooth, non-medallion wood grips complement the full-size L-frame profile.
Model-specific identifiers include the "686-7" stamp inside the yoke cut and the no internal-lock keyhole configuration. This U.S.-made revolver is listed under S&W mfg part number 14040.