Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 .357 Magnum, 6-Inch Stainless L-Frame, Pre-Lock, Six-Shot DA/SA Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 is a stainless L-Frame .357 Magnum with a 6-inch heavy full-underlug barrel and adjustable sights. This pre-lock, six-shot variant features the dash-4 revision hallmarks and a satin stainless finish throughout. It is a U.S.-made revolver with the yoke cut marked "MOD 686-4," offering a configuration and feature set valued by shooters and collectors of the Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver will require parts replacement or refurbishment. Professional gunsmithing and restorative work are required to return it to operating condition. It is suitable for a buyer interested in a restoration project or for parts.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 686-4 revolver
This 686-4 is built on the robust S&W L-Frame and chambered in .357 Magnum, with a six-shot fluted cylinder. The 6-inch stainless steel barrel uses a heavy profile with a full underlug and a serrated top rib for a steady sight picture and balanced handling.
The double-action/single-action system is paired with a checkered hammer spur for positive control. Sights include an adjustable rear, and the revolver wears black rubber finger-groove grips with the S&W logo for a secure, hand-filling hold.
As a dash-4, this example reflects the revision era noted for a revised rear-sight leaf and factory drill-and-tap under the rear sight (typical of -4 models). It is a pre-lock configuration with no internal key lock, and the yoke cut is marked "MOD 686-4."
Construction is all stainless with a satin finish on the frame and cylinder, and it carries the standard S&W rollmark "MADE IN U.S.A." Its features align with the Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless lineage that defines the 686 family.