Smith and Wesson Mod 16-3

N2boats1

April 15, 2012 09:29

K framed but I cant seem to find anything about it. Looks like a mod 17 but thats a .22 and this is a .38. I really nice condition and I would like to know about when it was made and anything else I can find out about it.

Mike

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  rufe-snow

  April 15, 2012 10:10

  Should be a .32 not a .38. If original and in Very Good condition or better, very desirable to a S & W collector.
  
  Few were made as most of the bullseye target shooters preferred the K 38, .38 special revolver to the .32 S & W cartridge.
  
  Need quality photos for accurate identification and valuation.

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  CDMead

  April 15, 2012 10:13

  According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, the Model 16 is called the K-32 Masterpiece. It hs a square butt K frame and is chambered for the .32 S&W Long.
  
  The 16-3 variant was introduced in 1967. The model was discontinued in the catalog in 1974.
  
  If your pistol is, in fact, chambered for .38 Special, I would suggest the frame has most likely been mismarked. This is not unknown. It may carry a small premium, but it won't raise most collectors' eyebrows.
  
  As usual, pictures will help make a better evaluation.

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