Smith & Wesson Model 686 Silhouette – Rare 6" Stainless L-Frame .357 Magnum

This Smith & Wesson Model 686 Silhouette is a scarce and desirable L-Frame configuration built for long-range accuracy and handgun metallic silhouette competition. Unlike the standard production 686, the Silhouette variant was offered in limited numbers and is instantly recognizable by its extended barrel rib, target features, and competition-tuned characteristics designed to maximize stability and sight radius.

This example features a 6-inch barrel, clean brushed stainless finish, and original checkered wood target stocks—an increasingly difficult combination to find on early pre-lock 686 models. The action is smooth, the lockup is tight, and the overall condition is excellent, showing careful preservation and minimal handling wear.

With serial number AJU4218, this revolver represents a later first-generation 686 before internal lock mechanisms and other modern changes. Collectors value these early models for their steel construction, crisp triggers, and overall build quality. The Silhouette configuration makes this an even rarer and more collectible example.

Whether for target shooting, competition, or investment, this 686 Silhouette stands out as a premium addition to any Smith & Wesson collection.

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