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S&W Mod 16 (K32 Masterpeice) Verification
HFusilier
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Hello, I would like to find out when a revolver that I have was made and what it may be worth. From my research, I believe it to be a S&W Model 16 (K32 Masterpiece) .32 S&W Long Caliber. I cannot tell if the model number "16" is stamped under the yoke as it doesn't appear to be a good stamp from the mfg. The serial number is K 233647. There are other stamps under the yoke that read (7 24 29) followed by a (7) underneath that. Also (7 24 29) is stamped on the opposite end of the yoke that holds the cylinder. My father purchased this revolver and has stated to me that it was from the World War II era, but I would like to find out exactly. My father is no longer available to verify this information.
Comments
Model numbers were not given until 1957. A collector would call it a "Pre-16" because it is no different from a gun made in or after 1957 and marked with a model number.
The numbers on and under the yoke are factory fitting numbers to keep matching parts together until the gun was completed, after which they have no meaning.
The serial number ought to appear on the bottom of the barrel under the extractor rod and on the rear face of the cylinder, also on the back face of the extractor.
These are scarce and valuable. As perry shooter says, a factory letter for $50 will be well worth it.
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