Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double/single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 686 (No-Dash) "CS-1" US Customs Service, also known as the .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless.
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 (No-Dash) "CS-1" stands as a testament to late-20th-century federal law enforcement history and the evolution of tactical duty revolver engineering. Crafted under a strict U.S. Customs Service contract between 1986 and 1988, this series embodies rugged agency reliability and purpose-driven craftsmanship. Featuring a distinctive bead-blasted matte finish, a round-butt frame, and solid-black target sights, these specialized L-frames were produced in a limited contract run of approximately 8,700 units—including 3,281 compact 3-inch models (Product Code 104228) and 5,419 of the formidable 4-inch heavy-barrel variant (Product Code 104229)—alongside roughly 3,200 commercial overruns. Marked with the official "CS-1" designation inside the yoke cut, specialized "window-bottom" Pachmayr rubber grips, a smooth combat trigger, and a secondary "M" or "2M" factory stamp originating from the early L-frame hammer nose bushing recall, this series not only honors the intense era of frontline federal interdiction but also serves as a premium collector's piece that celebrates the ultimate evolution of the stainless steel .357 Magnum in American history.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686 (No-Dash) "CS-1" US Customs Service
Serial: AVT5225
Date of Manufacture: 1986 (According to the triple-alpha "AVT" serial prefix)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Dull Gray Bead Blasted
Barrel Length: 4" Barrel with Full Underlug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Black Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr "Gripper" Rubber Grip with Finger Grooves and Texturing, Round Butt
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked "S.&W.357 MAGNUM". The left side of the frame has the S&W’s monogram logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line address. The yoke cut is marked with the U.S. Customs mark “CS 1” above “M / MOD. 686”. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number "AVT5225".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, built on Smith & Wesson’s square-butt stainless steel L-frame with three-screws, and represents the stainless steel counterpart to the blued Model 586. Designed to combine the strength of the N-frame with the handling characteristics of the K-frame, the Model 686 quickly earned a reputation for durability, balance, and accuracy. It was offered with 2 1/2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8 3/8-inch full-lug barrels, and features a six-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of approximately 1.62 inches. The revolver incorporates a square-butt L-frame with a 10-groove serrated backstrap and forestrap, a .375-inch semi-target hammer, and either a .312-inch smooth combat trigger or a .400-inch serrated target trigger, allowing it to be configured for duty, defense, or target shooting. Sight options included a red ramp front sight or an optional four-position front sight system, paired with a white-outline or black rear blade for precise sight alignment. They typically came with checkered Goncalo Alves target grips, featuring Smith & Wesson medallions and speed-loader cutouts, contributing to the revolver’s classic appearance and excellent ergonomics; however, some examples are known to be fitted with Pachmayr rubber grips. Although examples are known in the AAA serial range, regular production began with the AAD prefix, with early production numbers observed in the AAA0095–AAA0789 range. The Model 686 has remained in production from 1980 to the present, becoming one of Smith & Wesson’s most enduring and iconic modern revolver designs.
Model: 686 (No-Dash) "CS-1" US Customs Service
Serial: AVT5225
Date of Manufacture: 1986 (According to the triple-alpha "AVT" serial prefix)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Dull Gray Bead Blasted
Barrel Length: 4" Barrel with Full Underlug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Black Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr "Gripper" Rubber Grip with Finger Grooves and Texturing, Round Butt
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked "S.&W.357 MAGNUM". The left side of the frame has the S&W’s monogram logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line address. The yoke cut is marked with the U.S. Customs mark “CS 1” above “M / MOD. 686”. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number "AVT5225".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, built on Smith & Wesson’s square-butt stainless steel L-frame with three-screws, and represents the stainless steel counterpart to the blued Model 586. Designed to combine the strength of the N-frame with the handling characteristics of the K-frame, the Model 686 quickly earned a reputation for durability, balance, and accuracy. It was offered with 2 1/2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8 3/8-inch full-lug barrels, and features a six-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of approximately 1.62 inches. The revolver incorporates a square-butt L-frame with a 10-groove serrated backstrap and forestrap, a .375-inch semi-target hammer, and either a .312-inch smooth combat trigger or a .400-inch serrated target trigger, allowing it to be configured for duty, defense, or target shooting. Sight options included a red ramp front sight or an optional four-position front sight system, paired with a white-outline or black rear blade for precise sight alignment. They typically came with checkered Goncalo Alves target grips, featuring Smith & Wesson medallions and speed-loader cutouts, contributing to the revolver’s classic appearance and excellent ergonomics; however, some examples are known to be fitted with Pachmayr rubber grips. Although examples are known in the AAA serial range, regular production began with the AAD prefix, with early production numbers observed in the AAA0095–AAA0789 range. The Model 686 has remained in production from 1980 to the present, becoming one of Smith & Wesson’s most enduring and iconic modern revolver designs.
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 (No-Dash) "CS-1" stands as a testament to late-20th-century federal law enforcement history and the evolution of tactical duty revolver engineering. Crafted under a strict U.S. Customs Service contract between 1986 and 1988, this series embodies rugged agency reliability and purpose-driven craftsmanship. Featuring a distinctive bead-blasted matte finish, a round-butt frame, and solid-black target sights, these specialized L-frames were produced in a limited contract run of approximately 8,700 units—including 3,281 compact 3-inch models (Product Code 104228) and 5,419 of the formidable 4-inch heavy-barrel variant (Product Code 104229)—alongside roughly 3,200 commercial overruns. Marked with the official "CS-1" designation inside the yoke cut, specialized "window-bottom" Pachmayr rubber grips, a smooth combat trigger, and a secondary "M" or "2M" factory stamp originating from the early L-frame hammer nose bushing recall, this series not only honors the intense era of frontline federal interdiction but also serves as a premium collector's piece that celebrates the ultimate evolution of the stainless steel .357 Magnum in American history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1191992512 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-09 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
905 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-09 17:17:26 |
