Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith Wesson 686 CS-1 model also known as the .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless!
The CS-1 models are Extremely Sought After and Rarely surface on the open market.
The CS-1 models are Extremely Sought After and Rarely surface on the open market.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith Wesson
Model: 686
Serial: AYT8866
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Black Front Ramp / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Culina Fingergroove Grips
Action: Double
Markings: "CS 1" and "2M" stamped in the crane area
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which featured a blued steel finish.They are available ported and unported with a choice of 6- or 7-round cylinders.
The Model 686 is based on S&W's L (medium) revolver frame. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of .357 Magnums:the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. The Models 581 and 681 have fixed sights, where as the 586 and 686 use adjustable sights.
The CS-1 model was born from the needs of the US Customs Agency. U.S. Customs commissioned S&W to produce a 3" barrel model 686 but quickly decided to teminate its contract and go with another sidearm for their agents. Smith & Wesson having a very limited amount of these models in stock, decided to release them to the general public making the CS-1 model very Rare & Unique that has appealed to collectors from almost day one!
In a 2005 post the total number of 686 CS-1s, in all barrel lengths, was quoted as 7,850. This number was attributed to the factory historian Mr Roy Jinks. In another 2005 post it tells us that the number of 3 inch 686 CS-1s made was 3,281 and 5,419 of the 4 inch CS-1. They go on to say that the CS-1 configuration was quite popular and S&W made it available to other agencies as well as the public. S&W produced 3200 additional 686 CS-1s - 1600 3 inch and 1600 4 inch and released them directly into public distribution.
The production of the 686 CS-1 occured during the recall for the L-frame hammer nose bushing. At that time there were over 4500 686 CS-1's in service. S&W had incorporated the recall modification in production. So some of the 4500 in service revolvers were modified, and some were not.
The US Customs Service decided to do the recall modifications on the in service guns at its Glynco GA facility. S&W sent four factory armorers to Glynco GA. All the in service CS-1 revolvers were run through the inspection. Those that were found to already have the modifications were given a "2" stamp to the left of the "M" stamp. The unmodified guns were corrected and given the "M" stamp.
Do not miss the opportunity to enhance your collection with the Ultra Rare Smith & Wesson 686 CS-1
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.
Model: 686
Serial: AYT8866
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Black Front Ramp / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Culina Fingergroove Grips
Action: Double
Markings: "CS 1" and "2M" stamped in the crane area
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which featured a blued steel finish.They are available ported and unported with a choice of 6- or 7-round cylinders.
The Model 686 is based on S&W's L (medium) revolver frame. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of .357 Magnums:the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. The Models 581 and 681 have fixed sights, where as the 586 and 686 use adjustable sights.
The CS-1 model was born from the needs of the US Customs Agency. U.S. Customs commissioned S&W to produce a 3" barrel model 686 but quickly decided to teminate its contract and go with another sidearm for their agents. Smith & Wesson having a very limited amount of these models in stock, decided to release them to the general public making the CS-1 model very Rare & Unique that has appealed to collectors from almost day one!
In a 2005 post the total number of 686 CS-1s, in all barrel lengths, was quoted as 7,850. This number was attributed to the factory historian Mr Roy Jinks. In another 2005 post it tells us that the number of 3 inch 686 CS-1s made was 3,281 and 5,419 of the 4 inch CS-1. They go on to say that the CS-1 configuration was quite popular and S&W made it available to other agencies as well as the public. S&W produced 3200 additional 686 CS-1s - 1600 3 inch and 1600 4 inch and released them directly into public distribution.
The production of the 686 CS-1 occured during the recall for the L-frame hammer nose bushing. At that time there were over 4500 686 CS-1's in service. S&W had incorporated the recall modification in production. So some of the 4500 in service revolvers were modified, and some were not.
The US Customs Service decided to do the recall modifications on the in service guns at its Glynco GA facility. S&W sent four factory armorers to Glynco GA. All the in service CS-1 revolvers were run through the inspection. Those that were found to already have the modifications were given a "2" stamp to the left of the "M" stamp. The unmodified guns were corrected and given the "M" stamp.
Do not miss the opportunity to enhance your collection with the Ultra Rare Smith & Wesson 686 CS-1
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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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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