Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 .357 Magnum 3-Inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver, 7-Shot L-Frame with Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 is a 3-inch, stainless-steel L-frame revolver in very good condition with an excellent bore. It features a satin stainless finish, full-underlug heavy barrel, adjustable sights, and checkered wooden stocks with S&W medallions. Built in the post-2001 internal-lock era and made in the United States, this example is identified by S&W SKU 164300 and offers a 7-round cylinder in a compact, duty-strong format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present on exterior surfaces from prior use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson blue factory hard case
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual: Revolvers – Modern Style
- One-piece black rubber grip (spare, not installed)
The 3-inch configuration pairs a heavy, full-underlug barrel with a round-butt L-frame, delivering a compact stainless package with the durability the 686 line is known for. The fluted stainless cylinder and satin stainless frame maintain a clean, uniform finish.
Controls and action include a double-action/single-action system, a smooth-faced trigger, and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur. The ejector rod is shrouded and knurled for secure operation.
Sighting is handled by a pinned ramp front sight with an orange/red insert and an adjustable rear sight, providing a clear, practical sight picture on the 3-inch barrel.
Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 7-round cylinder, this 686-6 offers notable capacity in a versatile barrel length. It is manufactured in the United States and finished in satin stainless steel throughout.
Key identifiers include S&W mfg part number 164300 and a case end label noting Model 686-6, 3-inch barrel, and date code 070716. The revolver is from the post-2001 internal-lock era.