Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus .357 Magnum, 3-inch, 7-Shot, Satin Stainless DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus is a stainless L-Frame .357 Magnum with a 3-inch full-underlug barrel and a seven-shot cylinder. It features adjustable iron sights with a pinned red/orange ramp front, black rubber finger-groove grips, and a satin stainless finish. It is California compliant and comes with the factory blue plastic hard case and owner's manual. Condition is very good, and the bore is excellent with a mirror finish.
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 scratches on the frame. Cylinder timing and lock up is very good.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case
- Owner's manual
The 686-6 Plus pairs a stainless L-Frame with a 3-inch barrel for a compact, durable .357 Magnum package. The barrel features a full underlug, a serrated top rib, and a recessed crown for protected muzzle geometry.
Sights are set up for precision: a pinned red/orange ramp front sight and a fully adjustable square-notch rear. Controls include an exposed hammer for DA/SA operation and a checkered cylinder latch.
The seven-shot "Plus" cylinder increases capacity while maintaining the L-Frame balance. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and is compatible with .38 Special +P.
Safety features include the internal key lock above the cylinder latch, a hammer block, and a rebound slide. The yoke cut is marked "686-6," and the right side of the frame bears the S&W logo and "MADE IN U.S.A. SPRINGFIELD, MA."
Factory identification includes MPN/SKU 150853; the case label lists "M686 PLUS .357 MAGNUM 3." This example is noted as compliant for California.