Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 .357 Magnum 6 in Stainless L-Frame Revolver, with Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 is a full-size stainless L-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-inch full-underlug barrel. It features a satin stainless finish, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and adjustable sights. It comes with the factory case, manual, and lock keys, and is in very good overall condition with a clean, sharp-rifled bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes. Scorch marks are present around the forcing cone and cylinder face, consistent with normal use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case with matching label (SKU 164224)
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual for revolvers (J, K, L and N frames)
- S&W internal lock keys
This example is stainless steel throughout, with a satin stainless finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur and a smooth-faced trigger.
The 6-inch stainless barrel has a full underlug and a serrated top rib, with a shrouded ejector rod. Sights are classic S&W: a red-ramp front and an adjustable white-outline rear, providing a clear and tunable sight picture. The 6-inch length provides an extended sight radius.
Factory black synthetic grips are S&W-branded with pebble texturing and finger grooves, complementing the full-size L-frame configuration. Markings include MADE IN U.S.A. and standard Smith & Wesson barrel and frame rollmarks.
This SKU 164224 configuration aligns with the -6 engineering change era associated with S&W’s internal key lock adoption, and it includes the lock keys. Manufactured in the United States, it represents a well-equipped stainless .357 Magnum revolver with classic adjustable iron sights.