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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - S&W 686-1 with (M) stamped on box:

Posted: 7/19/2014 6:38:59 PM EDT

I am in the middle of a possible trade for this revolver and first I never saw a 686 that was a flat or blasted finish. All I have seen including my own have more of a polished finish. Second the original box has an M stamped on it. Does anyone know of any potential issues with these? The gun is supposed to have had only about 25 rounds through it. it's a 4 inchwhich is one barrel length I dont have so I may be trading an AR for this and some cash. ANY info at all would be appreciated on this revolver....

Posted: 7/19/2014 8:39:09 PM EDT

[#1]

Wasn't the M stamped on it to signify it went thru the S&W shop because the early one's had some issues?

Posted: 7/19/2014 8:41:57 PM EDT

[#2]

Yes

Posted: 7/20/2014 5:29:33 AM EDT

[#3]

The M signifies that the bushing around the firing pin hole has been replaced per factory recall in the early 80s.

Posted: 7/20/2014 6:06:58 AM EDT

[#4]

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The M signifies that the bushing around the firing pin hole has been replaced per factory recall in the early 80s.

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there are M and 2M stamps 2m means it went twice.

bead blast finish

is it a 4" or 3" barrel

does it say CS-1 under the 686

if so you have a UScustoms issue gun from the 80s

Posted: 7/20/2014 6:40:51 AM EDT

[#5]

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there are M and 2M stamps 2m means it went twice.

bead blast finish

is it a 4" or 3" barrel

does it say CS-1 under the 686

if so you have a UScustoms issue gun from the 80s

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The M signifies that the bushing around the firing pin hole has been replaced per factory recall in the early 80s.

there are M and 2M stamps 2m means it went twice.

bead blast finish

is it a 4" or 3" barrel

does it say CS-1 under the 686

if so you have a UScustoms issue gun from the 80s

It is a 4 inch. I enlarged the pics and there is no CS-1 stamped on the gun, but I also can see now it it not a 686-1 like he said. It is stamped 686-2. I am guessing this will make some sort of difference but that blasted looking finish has me wondering simply because I have never seen this finish on a 686.

Posted: 7/20/2014 7:06:11 AM EDT

[#6]

I have a picture of the box lable with all the listed stuff, some of the abreviations I dont know what they meen and pics of both sides of the gun if someone would like I can e-mail the pics and maybe you can tell me more about it. It is really not like any 686 I have ever seen. If interested send me an e-mail address and I will send pics..

Posted: 7/20/2014 10:53:02 AM EDT

[#7]

The bead blast could be aftermarket. I used to bead blast my stainless guns to reduce the shine and it helped to mitigate any scratches or scuffs.

Posted: 7/20/2014 11:19:12 AM EDT

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The bead blast could be aftermarket. I used to bead blast my stainless guns to reduce the shine and it helped to mitigate any scratches or scuffs.

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Not aftermarket. Gun is a one owner and he swears it came that way.

Posted: 7/20/2014 12:15:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Could the "m" on the box stand for matte finish? A pic of the box label would help. You might want to post over at smith-wesson forum.com. Lots of collectors over there who can give you great info.

Posted: 7/20/2014 4:15:12 PM EDT

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Could the "m" on the box stand for matte finish? A pic of the box label would help. You might want to post over at smith-wesson forum.com. Lots of collectors over there who can give you great info.

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On the box under finish it just has an (S) for stainless. The (M) is by its self on the upper right hand side of the label so I dont know.

Posted: 7/20/2014 4:29:19 PM EDT

[#11]

GEEEEEZ I guess it dont matter now. The guy just backed out of the trade..Thanks for all the help anyway..

Posted: 7/21/2014 3:02:50 PM EDT

[#12]

Check the model number under the crane.

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