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07-14-2009, 01:34 PM
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New old S&W
Found this one local on Gunbroker for a very reasonable price. It's a pre-lock 686 (no dash model) with the factory target stocks. It locks up tighter than a bank vault. Always nice to find a classic S&W at a reasonable price...
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07-14-2009, 01:56 PM
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That's one of my favorite revolvers. My problem is that most pre-lock S&W revolvers are my favorite revolvers and Ruger makes some of my favorite revolvers too.
My only problem is lack of funds. 
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07-14-2009, 02:18 PM
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Thats a fine looking 686.
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07-14-2009, 02:58 PM
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The 686 with 4" barrel is my favourite .357, and the wood stocks look much better than the new rubber ones.
Congratulations!
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07-14-2009, 03:58 PM
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Purley a work of art. Smith and Wesson, Saftey, Security, Protection,and Sport.
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07-14-2009, 04:09 PM
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If it is a "pre-dash" 686 check the frame under the crane for an "M" stamp. The first runs had a problem with the hammer nose bushing that caused excess primer flow. This can lock up the action and potentially bleed gasses back toward your face.
S&W recalled these and installed new hammer nose bushings. The frames were stamped with an "M" indicating they had been modified.
L-Frames are really sweet revolvers. With a little trigger work they will rival a Python. Nice find!
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07-14-2009, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robocop10mm
If it is a "pre-dash" 686 check the frame under the crane for an "M" stamp. The first runs had a problem with the hammer nose bushing that caused excess primer flow. This can lock up the action and potentially bleed gasses back toward your face.
S&W recalled these and installed new hammer nose bushings. The frames were stamped with an "M" indicating they had been modified.
L-Frames are really sweet revolvers. With a little trigger work they will rival a Python. Nice find!
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No "M" stamp so it hasn't been back for the recall. As this won't be a carry gun, I may send it may not...
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07-14-2009, 04:36 PM
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Beautiful gun! I really like the look of that handgrip.
Quote:
Originally Posted by robocop10mm
If it is a "pre-dash" 686 check the frame under the crane for an "M" stamp...
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The level of in-depth knowledge on this forum consistently impresses me.
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07-14-2009, 07:36 PM
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Diane S. Avery
The best information i have found exactly here. Keep going Thank you
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07-14-2009, 08:56 PM
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The modification will not be needed if you do not shoot full house Magnums. lighter loads should not stress the primers enough to worry about. I have never heard of "Collector Value" being diminished because of the factory fix (modification).
I would send it off to be safe.
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