Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 .357 Magnum L-Frame Stainless Revolver, 4 in Barrel, 6-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 is a full-size, L-Frame, stainless steel .357 Magnum revolver with a 4 in barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It features adjustable iron sights, a full underlug, and the -6 variant’s internal key lock and frame-mounted firing pin. The bore condition is excellent, and it comes with the original box and owner’s manual.
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 handling marks consistent with moderate use. Please refer to the photos for close-ups.
What's Included
- Owner's manual
- Original box
The 686-6 configuration delivers a stainless steel L-Frame build with a 4 in barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and .357 Magnum chambering. It also accepts .38 Special ammunition. This example is full-size and marked with Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, Massachusetts rollmarks.
The barrel is stainless with a full underlug, integral ejector-rod shroud, and a serrated top rib. Sighting is handled by a ramp front sight with a red/orange insert and an adjustable S&W micrometer rear sight for precise alignment.
The action is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer. Controls include a smooth-faced trigger, a checkered cylinder release, and a checkered hammer spur. This -6 variant incorporates S&W’s internal key lock and a frame-mounted firing pin.
The revolver wears an S&W black rubber monogrip with finger grooves. Additional details include the yoke cut assembly number "490" and factory markings reading "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS."