Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this INCREDIBLE EARLY MODEL set of two double action revolvers today for auction, these are the SMITH & WESSON 686-No Dash Models.
According to the included factory letters:
Example A
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0511 was shipped from our factory on July 12, 1981, and delivered to Mallco Distributors Inc. Phoenix, AZ. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips.
Example B
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0373 was shipped from our factory on August 13, 1981, and delivered to Quick Arms Supply Inc., Johnson, RI. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips.
The L frame, as the new frame size was called, was the first handgun assigned to Smith & Wesson's new serial number series, which used three alpha characters and four numerals. The beginning serial number of the Model 686 began with serial number AAA0095.
According to the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson "Although examples are known in the "AAA" serial range, regular production begins at serial prefix "AAD", with the lowest known serial number AAA0665."
Both examples were produced in the 1st YEAR OF PRODUCTION and WITHIN THE FIRST 416 Examples of the timeless 686 models produced! At the time of publishing of the SCSW 3rd Edition, they also both PRE-DATE THE "LOWEST KNOWN SERIAL NUMBER" of that time!
PLEASE NOTE:
The owner states that these examples remains 100% New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
Examples such as this RARELY surface on the open market. According to the owner, these examples just now surfaced out of a 40 year collection and are making their debut on the market since they were purchased back in 1981.
According to the included factory letters:
Example A
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0511 was shipped from our factory on July 12, 1981, and delivered to Mallco Distributors Inc. Phoenix, AZ. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips.
Example B
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0373 was shipped from our factory on August 13, 1981, and delivered to Quick Arms Supply Inc., Johnson, RI. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips.
The L frame, as the new frame size was called, was the first handgun assigned to Smith & Wesson's new serial number series, which used three alpha characters and four numerals. The beginning serial number of the Model 686 began with serial number AAA0095.
According to the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson "Although examples are known in the "AAA" serial range, regular production begins at serial prefix "AAD", with the lowest known serial number AAA0665."
Both examples were produced in the 1st YEAR OF PRODUCTION and WITHIN THE FIRST 416 Examples of the timeless 686 models produced! At the time of publishing of the SCSW 3rd Edition, they also both PRE-DATE THE "LOWEST KNOWN SERIAL NUMBER" of that time!
PLEASE NOTE:
The owner states that these examples remains 100% New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
Examples such as this RARELY surface on the open market. According to the owner, these examples just now surfaced out of a 40 year collection and are making their debut on the market since they were purchased back in 1981.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Example A
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686
Serial: AAA0511 "416th 686 Model Made"
Date of Manufacture: July 21, 1981
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Partridge Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Goncalo Alves Target
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Example B
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686
Serial: AAA0373 "278th 686 Model Made"
Date of Manufacture: August 13, 1981
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Goncalo Alves Target
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 686, which is called the Stainless Steel Distinguished Combat Magnum, was first introduced in 1981 to meet the demand for law enforcement officers and sportsmen who wanted to have a .357 magnum with a K frame grip, but having a considerable heavy weight, making controllability easier with full magnum loads.
The L frame, as this new frame size was called, was also the first handgun assigned to Smith & Wesson's new serial number series, which used three alpha characters and four numerals. The beginning serial number of the Model 686 began with serial number AAA0095. From that point on, the serial numbers are intermixed with all variations of the L frame models (586, 581, and 681.)
According to the included factory letters:
Example A
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0511 was shipped from our factory on July 12, 1981, and delivered to Mallco Distributors Inc. Phoenix, AZ. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips. As listed above the first Model 686 was serial number AAA0095.
Example B
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0373 was shipped from our factory on August 13, 1981, and delivered to Quick Arms Supply Inc., Johnson, RI. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips. As listed above the first Model 686 was serial number AAA0095.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this set of S&W remain in New Old Stock condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! As stated above, these examples are showing only evidence "if any" of the Factory Test Fire procedure.
Additionally, both examples will ship with the original factory labeled S&W boxes, factory letters for both examples, a hard back copy of the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson and all the other original contents pictured of each example respectively above!
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.
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686
Serial: AAA0511 "416th 686 Model Made"
Date of Manufacture: July 21, 1981
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Partridge Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Goncalo Alves Target
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Example B
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 686
Serial: AAA0373 "278th 686 Model Made"
Date of Manufacture: August 13, 1981
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Red Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Goncalo Alves Target
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 686, which is called the Stainless Steel Distinguished Combat Magnum, was first introduced in 1981 to meet the demand for law enforcement officers and sportsmen who wanted to have a .357 magnum with a K frame grip, but having a considerable heavy weight, making controllability easier with full magnum loads.
The L frame, as this new frame size was called, was also the first handgun assigned to Smith & Wesson's new serial number series, which used three alpha characters and four numerals. The beginning serial number of the Model 686 began with serial number AAA0095. From that point on, the serial numbers are intermixed with all variations of the L frame models (586, 581, and 681.)
According to the included factory letters:
Example A
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0511 was shipped from our factory on July 12, 1981, and delivered to Mallco Distributors Inc. Phoenix, AZ. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips. As listed above the first Model 686 was serial number AAA0095.
Example B
We have researched your Smith & Wesson 686 Distinguished Combat Magnum, Early Production Variation, caliber .357 Magnum, in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number AAA0373 was shipped from our factory on August 13, 1981, and delivered to Quick Arms Supply Inc., Johnson, RI. This revolver was shipped with a 6 inch full lug barrel with a red ramp front sight, satin finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips. As listed above the first Model 686 was serial number AAA0095.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this set of S&W remain in New Old Stock condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! As stated above, these examples are showing only evidence "if any" of the Factory Test Fire procedure.
Additionally, both examples will ship with the original factory labeled S&W boxes, factory letters for both examples, a hard back copy of the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson and all the other original contents pictured of each example respectively above!
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.
Shipping Details
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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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