Some were.
The "Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson" by Jim Supica
1955,1947
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All Smith and Wesson model 686 revolvers were made as double action handguns by Smith and Wesson.
25m
Mid to late 80s
same as today all different sizes
No serial number provided.
put an ad in: gunboards.com buy/sell board
100-400 USD
It comes down to personal preference. Both revolvers do what they're supposed to do.