Harrington & Richardson Model 686 Convertible Series .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 in, 6-Shot DA/SA, Blued/Color Case-Hardened
This H&R Model 686 comes from the 600-series marketed as a convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR platform and was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts during the 1980s. It features a 5.5-inch steel barrel, a six-shot unfluted cylinder, and a color case-hardened steel frame paired with blued components. Adjustable sights, DA/SA operation, and a transfer bar safety round out a practical, American-made rimfire revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. There is finish discoloration and pitting on the frame and other finished surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 686 .22 LR revolver
The Model 686 belongs to H&R's 600-series, a line known for its convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR concept. This example is chambered in .22 LR and uses a six-shot unfluted cylinder with a right-side frame latch release. The 5.5-inch steel barrel provides a balanced profile suited to steady bench or field shooting.
Sighting is handled by a ramped front blade and an adjustable rear sight, allowing straightforward windage and elevation changes. The sight picture is crisp and easy to acquire.
The revolver is built on a steel frame and receiver with a color case-hardened finish, complemented by a blued barrel and cylinder. Two-panel, single-screw wood grips offer a classic feel, while the external serrated spur hammer and smooth-faced curved trigger provide familiar H&R controls.
It operates in double-action/single-action and incorporates a transfer bar safety mechanism. Manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts during the 1980s, it reflects an era of durable, American-made rimfire revolvers designed for regular use.