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[bb557]

[586L-Frame]

Date should be on the label on the box. Around year 1994.

[Dvrjon]

Shooters Forum.

[L-2]

For the initial poster, the 3-letter s/n codes from S&W are not always in a chronological order. From my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (SCSW) the "BRM" prefix indicates 1993, while "BRK" is listed as 1994; yet there's a "BRR" code in 2001.

I don't have any info as to what an "S" stamped means or if it even has a meaning. I think you're referring to the "yoke" vs. an "ejector rod housing".

[Mr. Beretta]

Whats the product code # on the end of the box?

[kmullins]

The 686-4 is the best variant in my opinion. I have a 6” model and it’s fantastic. Do you have the original box? I’d love to see pictures and the box codes. Pick up a copy of “Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson” by Jim Supica. Its a great read if you are interested in collecting Smith & Wesson revolvers.

[bb557]

Wow, thanks for all the info gents.

Date should be on the label on the box. Around year 1994.

Didn't know that about the date. See attached pics, where is it and how do I read it?

Shooters Forum.

Thanks. My Google Fu game is weak!

For the initial poster, the 3-letter s/n codes from S&W are not always in a chronological order. From my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (SCSW) the "BRM" prefix indicates 1993, while "BRK" is listed as 1994; yet there's a "BRR" code in 2001.

Thanks, I need to get that book.

I don't have any info as to what an "S" stamped means or if it even has a meaning. I think you're referring to the "yoke" vs. an "ejector rod housing".

Very possible. Like I said, my revolver game is weak. See attached pics. It is in the housing in the barrel lug for the the ejector rod.

Whats the product code # on the end of the box?

See attached pics.

Thanks! Book ordered. I have been shooting 1911's, Browning Hi Powers and their like for 40 years. Only recently become interested in wheel guns.

crappy IPhone pics attached. Iill post better ones when i get back from the 4th festivities I am at.

P.s. The original grips were included along with the ones on the revolver.

Thanks for all the information!!


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[ysr_racer]

Damn !!

[Mr. Beretta]

The info on your label " 4 S TS TS-CT-RR-WO " translates to 4" barrel, stainless finish, target stocks, target stocks-combat trigger-red ramp front sight insert-white outline on the rear sight blade.

Per the "Bible" your product code (104222) the features (options) available on your gun (during production run 686-4) were.....4" (barrel length) S (stainless finish) SG (synthetic grips) RR (red ramp front sight insert) WO (white outline on the rear sight blade) DT (drilled and tapped) RB/SB (round butt frame /square butt frame) 1996-01-2001 retail $607.

The Spec. Ord. #s 4090 4263 on your label usually indicates your gun was part of a special order to the S&W factory from a fairly large national distributor. The distributor ordered the batch of guns with the features (options) indicated on your label. (4" S TS TS-CT-RR-WO)

Hope this info helps. Great gun. Enjoy.

P.S.......The "S" stamped in the ejector rod housing means "Stainless".

[bb557]

The info on your label " 4 S TS TS-CT-RR-WO " translates to 4" barrel, stainless finish, target stocks, target stocks-combat trigger-red ramp front sight insert-white outline on the rear sight blade.

Per the "Bible" your product code (104222) the features (options) available on your gun (during production run 686-4) were.....4" (barrel length) S (stainless finish) SG (synthetic grips) RR (red ramp front sight insert) WO (white outline on the rear sight blade) DT (drilled and tapped) RB/SB (round butt frame /square butt frame) 1996-01-2001 retail $607.

The Spec. Ord. #s 4090 4263 on your label usually indicates your gun was part of a special order to the S&W factory from a fairly large national distributor. The distributor ordered the batch of guns with the features (options) indicated on your label. (4" S TS TS-CT-RR-WO)

Hope this info helps. Great gun. Enjoy.

P.S.......The "S" stamped in the ejector rod housing means "Stainless".

Damn, that is a lot of info. Thanks!

[beerman]

I like alot��

[Revoman]

Very nice revolver.
My guess is that the stock is a Hogue, very nice by the way. That particular model Hogue is probably worth around $150 new from Hogue. They are located in Paso Robles, CA by the way.

[max21]

Spec. Ord. 4090 is a Julian Date. That is a date consisting of a year
4=1994 and the days of that year, in your case 90 days into 1994.
Born on March 31, 1994.

[bb557]

Very nice revolver.
My guess is that the stock is a Hogue, very nice by the way. That particular model Hogue is probably worth around $150 new from Hogue. They are located in Paso Robles, CA by the way.

Yes, It is a Houge stock and it is really nice in the hand.

Spec. Ord. 4090 is a Julian Date. That is a date consisting of a year
4=1994 and the days of that year, in your case 90 days into 1994.
Born on March 31, 1994.

Thank you, sir!

[Z ME FLY]

Nice! I always like the pre lock revolvers. I like the older rollmark because the newer ones are I think laser on and fade away. I have a 610 with the rollmark almost gone.