S&W SS trooper in 357 - The Firearms Forum

berto64 · 12-05-2006, 07:17 PM

Shiny barrel, Hogue wraparound grips, 6" barrel.

Ser # AVZ4832
4
m686-1

All numbers on the frame inside the swivel above the hinge.

Any ideas on what I have here? Supposed to be 1980's manufacture. Last ones before everybody went to slabsides.

Can't believe I traded for a wheel gun, and a S&W at that!

Thanx

Xracer · 12-06-2006, 09:00 AM

Well, you have a Model 686......The .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless.

Giving you a date of manufacture is a bit more difficult. The years from 1980-83 were transition years with a three letter serial prefix and a four digit number.

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson lists all of the three -digit serial numbers from 1980 to 2000.....but there's no "AVZ" listed. They do list an AVB for 1987.....might that be what you have?

358 winchester · 12-06-2006, 09:28 AM

I like wheel guns so when you are ready to part with that one let me know

Oneida Steve · 12-06-2006, 11:56 AM

That 686 is a great L-frame S&W revolver. Good choice.

FYI a "Trooper" is a Colt revolver.

berto64 · 12-07-2006, 12:25 AM

I really didn't choose it, it sorta chose me.

About an hour before I posted my question, a local fellow dropped by with it and asked if I had a 22 to trade for it.

I got the handgun and he walked out with a model 36 JC Higgins Semi-auto 22 rifle that is a sweetheart to shoot.

We were both happy.

12-05-2006, 07:17 PM	#1
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	S&W SS trooper in 357 Shiny barrel, Hogue wraparound grips, 6" barrel. Ser # AVZ4832 4 m686-1 All numbers on the frame inside the swivel above the hinge. Any ideas on what I have here? Supposed to be 1980's manufacture. Last ones before everybody went to slabsides. Can't believe I traded for a wheel gun, and a S&W at that! Thanx __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God. -->

12-06-2006, 09:00 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: S&W SS trooper in 357 Well, you have a Model 686......The .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum Stainless. Giving you a date of manufacture is a bit more difficult. The years from 1980-83 were transition years with a three letter serial prefix and a four digit number. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson lists all of the three -digit serial numbers from 1980 to 2000.....but there's no "AVZ" listed. They do list an AVB for 1987.....might that be what you have?

12-06-2006, 09:28 AM	#3
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: S&W SS trooper in 357 I like wheel guns so when you are ready to part with that one let me know __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

12-06-2006, 11:56 AM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: S&W SS trooper in 357 That 686 is a great L-frame S&W revolver. Good choice. FYI a "Trooper" is a Colt revolver.

12-07-2006, 12:25 AM	#5
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: S&W SS trooper in 357 I really didn't choose it, it sorta chose me. About an hour before I posted my question, a local fellow dropped by with it and asked if I had a 22 to trade for it. I got the handgun and he walked out with a model 36 JC Higgins Semi-auto 22 rifle that is a sweetheart to shoot. We were both happy. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.