Smith & Wesson S&W Model 686 Combat Magnum 110613 .357 Mag 4" Revolver

Make: Smith & Wesson 

Model: 686 SKU: 110613

Serial Number: CUU9409

Year of Manufacture: 2013

Caliber: .357 Magnum 

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver. 

Barrel Length: 4”, with full underlug and solid, serrated rib. 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped sight with a red insert and is pinned to a rise in the solid, serrated rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer-click adjustable for windage and elevation. The top strap is factory drilled and tapped for mounting an optic (none included). 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are one-piece Hogue rubber, S&W monogram logos, and finger grooves. There are light handling marks. There are no major defects. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In my opinion, this bore is a 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few little spots of dark discoloration under the grip panels. There are some scattered draglines and light handling marks.
There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces minimal side-to-side play in full lockup of all 6 chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a blue plastic S&W case with a serial-matching label, Keys, fired casing and paperwork including the manual.

Our Assessment: As the name implies, the Distinguished Combat Magnum is a remarkable piece of machinery that is tough enough for any application. The revolver is built on Smith & Wesson's L-Frame which was introduced in 1980. While the .357 Magnum had been in use for a number of years, police officers did not like the weight of the heavy N-Framed models and while the K-Frame was the standard for defensive revolvers, it was realized that problems with the forcing cone arose after high round count. The solution to the problem was the L-Frame, with input from S&W Historian Roy Jinks the new frame was born. The L-Frame was basically K-Frame that was beefed up just a bit allowing for a larger forcing cone and cylinder window, but retained the same grip frame. In 1980 the L-Frame models were introduced and were instantly recognizable by their full underlug. The 686 was well received by law enforcement and sport shooters alike and has been produced by the company to this very day.  With its excellent trigger and comfortable grips, this revolver would make a fine home defense handgun, hunting sidearm, or addition to a collection lacking a revolver. This revolver is in Fine-Excellentcondition with light wear and comes with its original case, equally suited to adding to a S&W collection or hitting the range. Please see our pictures.

Please note: this firearm is also listed for sale on other platforms.