Smith & Wesson Model 686-6 Plus .357 Magnum, 4-inch L-Frame, 7-Shot, Satin Stainless Revolver
This Smith & Wesson 686-6 Plus is a stainless L-frame .357 Magnum with a 4-inch, full-underlug barrel and a seven-round cylinder. It features DA/SA operation, a smooth-faced trigger, and an exposed spur hammer. Notable details include a pinned red ramp front sight, an adjustable rear sight, and the internal key lock aperture above the cylinder release. The yoke is stamped 686-6, and the factory case label lists SKU 164194 and a 4-inch barrel. It is a USA-made revolver finished in satin stainless with S&W-branded rubber grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
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 from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory hard case (blue plastic)
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers Safety & Instruction Manual
- Black leather holster
The Plus configuration provides a seven-round fluted cylinder paired with a 4-inch stainless steel barrel featuring a full underlug. The ejector rod is shrouded and knurled, and the yoke cut is marked 686-6.
The revolver is built on Smith & Wesson’s L-frame in stainless steel with a satin stainless finish on the frame and cylinder. It uses a DA/SA action with a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed spur hammer.
Sighting equipment consists of iron sights with a pinned red ramp front and an adjustable rear sight. The internal key lock aperture is visible above the cylinder release.
Factory markings include SMITH & WESSON and S&W .357 MAGNUM on the barrel, a MADE IN U.S.A., Springfield, Mass. frame roll mark, and the 686-6 model marking on the yoke cut. The factory case label shows SKU 164194 and confirms the 4-inch barrel length.
Grip panels are S&W-branded textured rubber with finger grooves for a secure hold. Country of origin is the USA.