[Macapuno_Verde]

How did a S&W 686-CS1 made it into Germany?

 

[DK PHILLIPS]

Having two 586’s one unfired…amazing results.
sold the 4 pythons it out shot.

 

[DK PHILLIPS]

I’d say GI trade in?

 

[Macapuno_Verde]

unlikely as the US has their own rules concerning government issued weapons. I can't imagine any soldier or fed can sell their government issued weapons to civilians in a foreign country?

 

[Apache c-10]

Is that a round butt frame? or do the grips just make it look that way? Nice piece, always loved the 586, 686, Smiths.

 

[DK PHILLIPS]

Money would be higher..

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Customs Service guy left it in a restroom?

 

[IamElmerJFudd]

The CS-1s were obsolete as soon as they were procured. The last revolver purchased by our government before all agencies including the Customs Service switched to semi-autos. They were mostly new in the box when they were sold as surplus. I was an FFL dealer at the time and managed to get 4 of them. I kept one for myself and it was the best revolver I ever owned. The action was slick as anything coming out of S&W's custom shop and I had mine mag-na-ported. I also put wood grips on it as I've never been a fan of the rubber grips. I was forced to sell it years later when I needed the money and I have regretted selling it since. If you have the opportunity to buy one and you pass it up I will come over there and haunt you.

 

[HerrKaiser]

I have a 586 (unfortunately a newer production with the “Hillary Lock”) Was my first purchased handgun. It’s been an absolute gem, I love it too. Great gun.

 

[samamara]

Probably imported into West Germany. Not so unusual as Simpson's LTD had a bunch of re-imported Model 14's worked over as single action only revolvers a couple years back. Good old K-38's. Even have a S&W stamped holster to go with it.Haven't shot it much, however it's greatest claim to fame is that I spotted a cotton mouth while I bush hogging the back section. Since my property abuts a small bayou not unusual to see snakes. Well this one lost his head. Rabits I leave alone. Frank

 

[Macapuno_Verde]

Probably imported into West Germany. Not so unusual as Simpson's LTD had a bunch of re-imported Model 14's worked over as single action only revolvers a couple years back. Good old K-38's. Even have a S&W stamped holster to go with it.Haven't shot it much, however it's greatest claim to fame is that I spotted a cotton mouth while I bush hogging the back section. Since my property abuts a small bayou not unusual to see snakes. Well this one lost his head. Rabits I leave alone. Frank

Do you mean this kind of Model 14?

 

[samamara]

My K-38 is a 14-3 so a little bit newer that the 14-1 shown in the advertisement. Mine also has both double and single action. Frank

 

[Conversionunut]

S&W always has over-runs from any particular model. The 686 CS-1 wasn't unique in this regard. Dealers could order these over-runs and I would assume a S&W dealer in Germany ordered some.
The CS-1 came in a 4" barrel and 3" barrel, all were round but and had a black ramp front sight insert. I bought this one new from a dealer in 1987. It's an over-run piece.

 

[samamara]

One of S&W's dealers got them to make a 3" barreled 24-3 and in 44 special, and was a round butt with combat grips. Lew Horton was the dealer. Their overruns were put on the open market. I got caught by the wife at a gun show buying the 3" 24-3 in blue. Busted, kinda a long quiet trip home. But since they only made a limited number and those that have them aren't turning them loose very soon the prices have escalated to well above what I paid for mine. These were available about 1985-1986. As far as I can remember. Frank

 

[DK PHILLIPS]

I have 4 in 24-3 and 6 in 24-3 scoped 6 inch
never could snag lew” hide away.
just got ruger 44 so. Too