Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus .357 Magnum, 6-Inch L-Frame, 7-Shot, Satin Stainless DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus stands out as a stainless L-frame .357 Magnum with a seven-shot fluted cylinder and a 6-inch full-underlug heavy barrel. It features adjustable iron sights with an interchangeable red-ramp front, a smooth-faced trigger, and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur. The revolver is in excellent condition, and it comes with the factory blue hard case and S&W safety and instruction manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows minimal handling, and the bore is bright and shiny on inspection.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue hard case
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual for modern-style revolvers (J, K, L and N frames)
The 686-6 Plus is the seven-shot variant of S&W’s stainless L-frame, offering a fluted cylinder in satin stainless paired with a 6-inch, full-underlug heavy barrel for steadiness and control. Its double-action/single-action system, smooth-faced trigger, and checkered hammer spur provide a familiar and confident operating feel.
Sights are fully adjustable, with a black square-notch rear and an interchangeable red-ramp front for a clear, practical sight picture. The black synthetic rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions offer a secure, hand-filling hold on this full-size revolver.
Construction is all stainless steel, including the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with a uniform satin stainless finish. The -6 revision includes the internal key lock safety feature, and the yoke cut is stamped "686-6" as expected for this model change.
Notably, the box end label shows SKU 164224A, while this example is the seven-shot Plus variant, aligning with its 7-round cylinder and "Plus" configuration. Made in the United States, this revolver presents as a clean, well-kept example of a classic .357 Magnum L-frame.