Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus .357 Magnum, 6-inch L-Frame Stainless Revolver, 7-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus is the seven-shot L-frame .357 Magnum with a 6-inch full-lug stainless barrel and satin stainless finish. It features a pinned red-ramp front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and Hogue rubber Monogrip for secure handling. Built in the United States, this -6 variant includes the internal key lock and frame-mounted firing pin, with the model stamping 686-6 on the yoke.
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: There are small scuffs and scratches on the barrel. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson blue factory hard plastic case with end label
The 686-6 Plus stands out with its seven-shot fluted cylinder, giving you one extra round over traditional six-shot L-frames. The model is correctly stamped 686-6 on the yoke, and the sideplate bears the S&W crest rollmark.
The 6-inch stainless barrel uses a full-length underlug and ejector rod shroud for added muzzle weight and balance. The top rib and topstrap are serrated to cut glare, and the ejector-rod tip is knurled for positive purchase.
Sighting is straightforward and precise with a pinned red-ramp front sight paired to a fully adjustable rear sight. The revolver operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer, and this -6 era example uses a frame-mounted firing pin. An internal key lock is present.
The satin stainless L-frame construction provides durability and a clean, uniform finish. Handling is enhanced by the Hogue rubber Monogrip with finger grooves. This configuration corresponds to S&W part number 164198 and was manufactured in the United States.