Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 .357 Magnum, 6 Inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver — Gunsmith Special
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 is a stainless steel .357 Magnum revolver with a 6 inch barrel, full underlug, and serrated rib. Marked "MOD 686-4" in the yoke cut and "S.&W. 357 MAGNUM" on the barrel, it features a front sight with orange insert and a round-butt grip frame. It is sold as an incomplete gunsmith special intended for restoration or parts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is sold as an incomplete gunsmith special and will require replacement parts and gunsmithing to return to operation. The exterior shows widespread scratches, general blemishing, and multiple areas of pitting. The grips are absent and the rear sight assembly is missing. The rifling is present with visible blemishing.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 .357 Magnum stainless revolver (incomplete; gunsmith special)
Built on a stainless steel frame with a matching stainless barrel, this Model 686-4 is a .357 Magnum, double-action/single-action revolver. The 6 inch barrel features a full underlug and serrated rib, with the factory barrel roll mark "S.&W. 357 MAGNUM." The yoke cut is marked "MOD 686-4," identifying this specific variant.
Sight configuration includes a front sight with orange insert. The rear sight assembly is missing, and the topstrap is drilled and tapped under the absent rear sight base.
The grip frame is the round-butt profile, and the grips are not present. The revolver is finished in stainless throughout, consistent with the stainless frame and barrel construction.
Originating from the United States, this example is offered as an incomplete "gunsmith special" parts gun. It is suited for restoration or for sourcing components, with markings and key configuration details intact.