Thank you, Jeff (assuming you are Jeff), for the quick response.
I don't mind waiting for a prolonged the time to get the gun. When I put in the order I knew it would be at least few months. I actually didn't even need that SW 686 but it I just wanted my first and very likely the last revolver. A piece of information like reference number that I can anchor on to this event will actually help soothe my mind.
by the way I am going to put in another order for a Zeiss scope and a Bushnell reddot RXS 250. Hopefully they can be shipped soon.