Smith & Wesson Model 686-1 M-Modified .357 Magnum Revolver, 6 Inch Stainless, Distinguished Combat Magnum
This Smith & Wesson 686-1 M-modified is a stainless, six-shot .357 Magnum from the Distinguished Combat Magnum series with the factory "M" recall modification complete. It features a 6 inch heavy barrel with full-length underlug and serrated top rib, adjustable rear sight, and a ramp front sight with an orange insert. It is pre-lock and fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr Gripper finger-groove rubber stocks with gold medallions. The bore is bright and clean.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are marks from prior handling and use on exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for a close look at these areas.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 686-1 M-modified .357 Magnum revolver
Built on a stainless steel frame with a matching stainless cylinder and heavy stainless barrel, this 686-1 emphasizes durability and balance. The full-length underlug and serrated top rib complement the 6 inch barrel, and the six-shot fluted cylinder includes a knurled ejector-rod tip. Factory rollmarks and inspection/assembly stamps are present, including the S&W logo on the frame and yoke markings.
The revolver retains its original double-action/single-action operating system with a smooth-faced trigger and a wide, checkered-spur hammer. Sighting is handled by an adjustable rear unit paired with a ramped front sight featuring an orange insert for defined sight reference.
This example is the M-modified variant, with the factory "M" recall modification applied and the yoke cut stamped accordingly. It is a pre-lock configuration, consistent with the -1 engineering change era.
Aftermarket Pachmayr Gripper rubber finger-groove stocks with gold medallions are installed. These stocks are contoured with finger grooves and a textured rubber surface.
Part of the Distinguished Combat Magnum series, the 686-1 combines .357 Magnum capability with a robust stainless construction and features geared to service and target roles.