Smith & Wesson Model 686-5 Plus 3-inch .357 Magnum, 7-Shot, Pre-Lock, Stainless, Unfluted Cylinder
This Smith & Wesson 686-5 Plus stands out as a pre-lock, seven-shot L-frame with a 3-inch barrel and satin stainless finish. It features the desirable unfluted cylinder, a frame-mounted firing pin, and MIM hammer and trigger. Factory yoke/frame markings confirm the correct 686-5 "Plus" configuration, even though the packaging is labeled 686-6.
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.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few very minor scuffs present, but the revolver remains in great shape.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson blue factory hard case
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual for Revolvers (J, K, L, N frames) and related factory literature
- S&W-branded compact rubber boot grip (uninstalled)
- Knurled-knob style speed loaders
The 686-5 Plus is the seven-shot variant of Smith & Wesson's L-frame .357 Magnum, pairing a compact 3-inch barrel with a robust stainless-steel build. The unfluted cylinder and full underlug give this revolver its distinctive look and purposeful design.
This pre-lock configuration uses a frame-mounted firing pin with MIM hammer and a smooth-faced MIM trigger. The wide, checkered hammer spur provides positive purchase, while the double-action/single-action system delivers familiar S&W operation.
Sight regulation is handled by a pinned red-ramp front sight and a micrometer-adjustable rear. The barrel includes a serrated top rib, a shrouded ejector rod, and a full underlug. The factory S&W-marked black rubber finger-groove grips are installed, with an additional compact boot grip included.
All major components wear a satin stainless finish, including the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also accepts .38 Special, offering flexibility at the range. Factory yoke/frame markings confirm this example as a 686-5 despite packaging labeled 686-6.