Smith & Wesson Model 686-2 .357 Magnum 6 in. Stainless DA/SA Revolver (1988, Pre-Lock L-Frame, Adjustable Sights)
This 1988 Smith & Wesson Model 686-2 is a stainless L-frame .357 Magnum with a 6 in. heavy barrel and full-length underlug. It features the pre-internal-lock design, micrometer-click adjustable rear sight, and factory checkered wood target stocks with S&W medallions. The brushed/satin stainless finish, serrated top rib and topstrap, and fluted six-shot cylinder round out a classic, well-executed configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or 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 minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the revolver.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers Safety & Instruction Manual
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard revolver box with end label
The L-frame stainless steel construction provides a solid platform, with a brushed/satin finish on the frame, receiver, and cylinder. This -2 variant is a pre-internal-lock model, bearing the S&W crest on the right sideplate and a right-side frame rollmark indicating manufacture in Springfield, Massachusetts. It uses the standard S&W thumbpiece cylinder latch.
The 6 in. heavy barrel has a full-length underlug and a serrated top rib, complemented by a serrated topstrap to reduce glare. The fluted cylinder holds six rounds of .357 Magnum.
Its action is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger for controlled operation. The hammer is exposed with a checkered spur for positive cocking.
Sights are iron and fully adjustable: a ramped front sight with an orange/red insert and a micrometer-click, square-notch rear sight. Factory checkered wood target stocks with inset S&W medallions and a square-butt profile complete the configuration.