Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 .357 Magnum L-Frame Stainless DA/SA Revolver, 6-Inch, 6-Shot, Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 is a stainless-steel L-frame .357 Magnum with a 6-inch full-underlug barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder. As a -6 engineering revision, it features the keyed internal lock and classic DA/SA operation. It comes with adjustable sights, a smooth-face trigger, and factory rubber finger-groove grips, plus the factory case and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver presents minor scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny. There is light carbon on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual – Revolvers (Modern Style)
The 686-6 pairs a 6-inch barrel with a full underlug for a classic balance on the robust L-frame. The six-shot fluted cylinder identifies this as the standard Model 686 configuration rather than the 686 Plus.
Sight setup includes a pinned ramp front sight with a red/orange insert and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight, giving precise point-of-aim adjustment. The exposed hammer features a checkered spur for confident cocking in single-action use.
Controls and features include double-action/single-action operation, a smooth-face trigger, and the keyed internal lock that is characteristic of the -6 revision. The brushed stainless finish and stainless-steel construction provide a durable, straightforward working surface.
Grip and marking details include a black rubber finger-groove monogrip with S&W medallions. The yoke cut is marked “686-6,” and a yoke/crane assembly number “496” is observed. The frame is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. … SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MA.”