MODEL 686 FOR SALE

Smith & Wesson L-Frame revolvers are built to suit the demands of the most serious firearms enthusiast. Available in six and seven shot cylinders, the L-Frame has a strong, durable frame and barrel built for continuous Magnum usage. As police officers and hunters will attest, this firearm is made to withstand heavy use. Purchase MODEL 686 online from our shop conveniently from the comfort of your home.

The Model 686 is based on S & W’s K/L (medium-large) revolver frame. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its K/L-Frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686.The Models 581 and 681 have fixed sights, whereas the 586 and 686 use adjustable sights.

An interesting feature of this revolver is an internal locking mechanism that is engaged and disengaged by means of an external key. The thumb-piece must be in its forward position to allow the key to be inserted. A quarter-turn of the key will engage the lock and raise a small flag next to the trigger. With the lock engaged the hammer and trigger cannot be moved, but the cylinder may be opened and closed. This is not a safety catch; the lock is intended to be engaged on an empty revolver to prevent its unauthorized use.

The hammer itself is deeply chequered, and provides a very positive grip for the thumb while cocking. Pulling the hammer back causes the cylinder to rotate anticlockwise and the trigger to move back, until a nice positive ‘click’ is both heard and felt, indicating that the revolver is cocked for single-action fire.

MODEL 686 Specs