Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 .357 Magnum 4-inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver with Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 is a stainless-steel L-frame .357 Magnum revolver with a 4-inch barrel, brushed stainless finish, and micrometer-adjustable sights. It features a six-shot, six-flute cylinder, full underlug with a shrouded ejector rod, and rubber finger-groove grips. The -6 variant includes the internal key lock, with keys included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are light scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny. There is minor carbon buildup on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action is smooth, and lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson internal lock keys for the frame-integral key lock (Model 686-6)
The 686-6 is built on Smith & Wesson’s L-frame in stainless steel, providing a robust platform for .357 Magnum while also accepting .38 Special. This example has a 4-inch stainless barrel with a full underlug, a shrouded ejector rod, and a serrated top rib for a clean sighting plane.
Sighting equipment consists of a pinned ramp front sight with a red/orange insert paired to a micrometer-style adjustable rear sight. The combination supports precise point-of-impact adjustments with a clear, high-visibility front blade.
The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer that has a checkered spur for controlled cocking. The six-shot, six-flute cylinder and tight lockup reflect solid mechanical integrity.
Controls and finish details include the internal key lock with keyhole on the left side of the frame, the S&W crest on the frame, and a molded S&W logo in the rubber finger-groove grips (no inlaid metal medallion). The brushed stainless finish is carried across the frame, cylinder, and barrel for a consistent look and corrosion-resistant surface.
Markings include "Model 686-6" on the yoke cut, consistent with this revision. Overall fit and features make this revolver a strong, straightforward choice for those who want a 4-inch stainless DA/SA .357 with fully adjustable irons.