Smith & Wesson 686-5 .357 Magnum 6-inch Pre-Lock Stainless DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-5 is a pre-lock, stainless steel, six-shot L-frame revolver from the 1997–2001 era, featuring a 6-inch full underlug barrel. It is a transitional -5 variant with a frame-mounted firing pin and MIM hammer and trigger. Adjustable iron sights, rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions, and a satin stainless finish round out a configuration that appeals to shooters and collectors who value this period of 686 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings from previous handling and signs of moderate use are present. Please review the photos for a detailed look at the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 686-5 revolver
The 686-5 is an L-frame .357 Magnum with a six-round fluted cylinder and a shrouded ejector rod. This example uses a 6-inch stainless steel barrel with a full-length underlug, delivering the classic long-barrel 686 profile in a durable satin stainless finish.
As a transitional pre-lock -5, it features a frame-mounted firing pin along with MIM hammer and trigger components. The action is double-action/single-action, with an exposed hammer and a checkered spur for confident manipulation.
Sighting equipment includes a pinned orange-insert ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The factory-style rubber finger-groove grips with S&W medallions provide a secure, hand-filling hold.
Markings include the standard "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The model is marked 686-5 on the yoke cut, consistent with factory practice from this period of production in the United States.