1990s mfg S&W 686-4 2.5" 357 pre-lock value

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I'm looking at a pre lock 686-4 2.5 " in "mint" condition w/no box. It has after market wood finger groove grips and is polished. What's an approximate fair value?
 
I'm looking at a pre lock 686-4 2.5 " in "mint" condition w/no box. It has after market wood finger groove grips and is polished. What's an approximate fair value?

Three things devalue this revolver, no box, paperwork &c, possibly the wrong grips and the finish has been altered by polishing.
$600.00 is the high end of the value range. In my opinion.
 
Remember when the seller say's "Custom" it means nothing! It is custom to the person who
made the changes to the gun. To any one else it is a gun that has been altered,
maybe for the good or maybe for the bad.
 
Those are pretty popular. Around my area it would be a $600-650 dollar gun. Prices are a bit higher in much of the country so $600-700 sounds about right
 
Seller says it was his father's gun. He wants $800 firm, probably for sentimental reasons says he's on the fence about selling. Maybe he's throwing it out with high number not caring if he sells it or not. He claims it's "absolutely mint" but I don't think he's very familiar with revolvers, just selling his dad's guns. I would prefer an older 686 like this vs a new one though even if he's $100 high. Might still be worth a look in person.
 
He claims it's "absolutely mint" but I don't think he's very familiar with revolvers. . .
In my experience, "absolutely mint" is goober-ezze for anything better than "refinished in black Krylon."

You need to Jim March Revolver Checkout the living daylights out of the thing. Someone who will polish a revolver will also goober up (technical term) the internals, frequently irreparably.
 
In my experience, "absolutely mint" is goober-ezze for anything better than "refinished in black Krylon."

You need to Jim March Revolver Checkout the living daylights out of the thing. Someone who will polish a revolver will also goober up (technical term) the internals, frequently irreparably.
He referred to the grips as "gorgeous handle and polished" so I'm asking for more pictures and clarification on whether the grips or gun itself was polished. The one photo I saw was hard to tell. Hopefully the polished meant stainless to him but I doubt it. If the side plate screws are buggered/bubba'd I won't bother to go see it. It's really a shame someone would polish a nice gun like this if indeed they did.
 

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2 1/2" 686-3. I was looking at two different ones and bought the cheaper one, not quite as pretty, but cheaper. Loved it so much I kind of wished I had bought the nicer, but I still have and love this one. Under $400 about 8 or 10 years ago off of GB.
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I wouldnt do $800, but then I already have a 6" no-dash 686.
I also have a 6" 686. I'm the original owner and bought it in 1982. I have the box and receipt, but the stock Goncalo Alves got lost in a move many years ago. My gun is in excellent condition, but I'd never imagine asking $800 for it. That may be the going rate, but I think that is a very high asking price. Perhaps the short barreled versions go for a premium.
 
I recently picked up a 686 no dash with the 4 inch barrel for $600.00. I would consider it to be on the high end of very good condition.
I didn't feel like it was a killer deal but it was worth that price to me so I payed it. If you are comfortable at the asking price go for it.
The value of anything is whatever someone is willing to pay.
 
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