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Lot 1622:U.S. Customs Smith & Wesson Model 686 Double Action Revolver

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1622:U.S. Customs Smith & Wesson Model 686 Double Action Revolver

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce U.S. Customs Smith & Wesson Model 686 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

The included factory letter lists this revolver as having a 4 inch full lug barrel (only 5419 with this barrel length were made), satin finish and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips when it was shipped on December 18, 1987 to Acusports Corporation Inc. in Bellefontaine, Ohio. This revolver also features a "CS 1" marking inside the frame indicating this revolver was originally intended for shipment to United States Customs for use by an agent. Many of these revolvers were sold through commercial means once Customs retired them. The CS-1 Model 686 revolvers were built to the exacting specification of the U.S. Customs armorers in Glynco, Georgia to create a supremely accurate and dependable service revolver which would stand up to the wear and tear of Customs duty. The Model 686 revolver served U.S. Customs for only a short period of time being phased out during 1988-89 in favor of more modern semi-automatic pistols, causing only a small number of revolvers to be manufactured.

ConditionVery fine with some light handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. This scarcely seen variation of the Model 686 would be right at home in any Smith & Wesson collection!
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model686
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge357 magnum
Barrel4 inch round
Finishsatin stainless
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3451
Catalog page409
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