Smith & Wesson 686-5 Plus .357 Magnum, 4-inch L-Frame, Pre-Lock, Satin Stainless, 7-Shot DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-5 Plus is a pre-lock L-Frame .357 Magnum with a 4-inch full-underlug barrel and a seven-shot fluted cylinder. It features stainless steel construction with a satin finish, adjustable sights, and black rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions. The 686-5 generation includes a MIM hammer and trigger with a frame-mounted firing pin, and the yoke cut is stamped 686-5.
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 minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on the exterior. Overall, the revolver presents in great shape.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 686-5 Plus revolver
The 686-5 Plus variant delivers seven-round capacity in a fluted cylinder on the robust L-Frame, combining .357 Magnum performance with DA/SA operation. The yoke cut is clearly stamped 686-5.
The 4-inch barrel has a full underlug and top rib serrations. Sights include a pinned ramp front with red/orange insert and a fully adjustable rear.
Stainless steel construction with a satin finish extends across the frame, barrel, and cylinder. Controls include an exposed, checkered-spur hammer and a serrated cylinder-release latch. The revolver wears black rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions.
This pre-lock example has no internal-lock keyhole. The 686-5 generation features a MIM hammer and trigger with a frame-mounted firing pin.




