S&W 686 six inch

[bry@n 195]

So I need help for the revolver guys. It's a 686-2 6 inch barrel. Looks to be in good condition. What are these things worth?

 

 

 

 

[autoxnyc 4]

Let me know once you find out. I might be interested.

[matt6669 71]

Because it's the six inch your looking at anywhere from 400-600 dollars depending on the condition and how much you really want it.

 

If it was the 4 inch model, it'd be worth about 800 IMO.

 

Now depending on who owns it, just an FYI but I picked my mint 686 up for 325 just to give you a basis.

[Maksim 1,504]

6 inch is cheaper than 4? heh.

[tommy3rd 132]

didn't i buy your brother's 686, Maks? how much did he sell it to me for? lol

[Maksim 1,504]

didn't i buy your brother's 686, Maks? how much did he sell it to me for? lol

 

Not a clue, dont remember. ah, yes, you bought it. =)

[bry@n 195]

I have detailed pics and it's in great condition. I'lll upload the rest.

[bry@n 195]

Uploaded the rest. The file with the pics was 11mb and I zoomed in and saw no flaws. Looks to be in great shape. No box or papers though as this came in the older S&W cardboard box.

[matt6669 71]

6 inch is cheaper than 4? heh.

 

 

All day long every day, no questions asked.

 

Bryan I would say if you got that gun for anything less than 500 it's a great deal. Anything over 500 it's meh. But I'm also cheap and I'm always looking for a deal so you need to ask yourself what it's worth to you.

 

One more thing, just because a gun looks flawless on the outside doesn't mean it's perfect. You really need to get that gun in your hands and at the minimum check the cylinder gap along with lockup / timing.

 

For information on how to do all of that check out this.

 

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816

[bry@n 195]

Matt,

 

Thanks for the info.

I know the guy pretty well and know it has sat almost all of it's life. He doesn't really shoot and the only reason why he has guns is because they are old/ inherited or they have some sort of value.

[tj462nj 32]

Bry,

blue book lists 2.5",4",6" & 8 3/8 all same price, $350 in 95% condition (this is only a reference)

 

Tony............

[lunker 274]

All day long every day, no questions asked.

 

Bryan I would say if you got that gun for anything less than 500 it's a great deal. Anything over 500 it's meh. But I'm also cheap and I'm always looking for a deal so you need to ask yourself what it's worth to you.

 

One more thing, just because a gun looks flawless on the outside doesn't mean it's perfect. You really need to get that gun in your hands and at the minimum check the cylinder gap along with lockup / timing.

 

For information on how to do all of that check out this.

 

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816

 

Excellent article. make sure that cylinder locks up nice and tight.

[lunker 274]

brian there's a nice N frame smith Model 28 with a 4 inch barrel sitting in the used case at shore shot 4 under 500 dollars. it's a steal in my opinion. I would take in n frame over an L frame any day. it's just my personal preference

[Maksim 1,504]

Bry,

blue book lists 2.5",4",6" & 8 3/8 all same price, $350 in 95% condition (this is only a reference)

 

Tony............

 

 

Wow, I think the book is off in this case. =) I would be 686's for 350 all day long. The street value is probably at least 500 to 750.

[lunker 274]

Wow, I think the book is off in this case. =) I would be 686's for 350 all day long. The street value is probably at least 500 to 750.

 

I would agree. I bought a mint pre-lock 686 4" barrel back in 1999 for $450. It might not have been the best price, but I don't think those guns have gone down in price.

[bry@n 195]

Thanks for all the help guys. Tony thanks for letting mw know the book value. I was going to get a copy of that book, I think I should get one now. lol

[Krdshrk 3,878]

I'd buy it for $350

[alec.mc 180]

$351 !!

[irishpete 2]

I bought my 686 6 inch for ~ $550 about a month ago.

 

Got to say, I like that gun

[Wolfy 51]

Bry@n the -2 was made only in 1987.

[tbtrout 141]

I would say $450 is a good price, $500 is fair and if it is prisitne $550 would not be out of the question If you really like it. I prefer the older ones like this with the hammer mounted firing pin.

[bry@n 195]

Thanks for the info Joe and Tim.

[CageFighter 236]

so......are u buying it?

[n4p226r 105]

PICS?? did you get it?

[bry@n 195]

I dunno. I haven't decided really to be honest.