Late Christmas gift... sort of...

[Mainehunter]

I finally was able to finish paying off this beauty!



Brand new in the box S&W model 16-4, Full Lug, 32 H&R Mag, 6" barrel

I've been eying on this one for a looooooooong time (I'm talking years).

Mainehunter

[1886]

Great self Christmas present. Congrats. 1886.

[Mescalero]

[cshold]

Sweet

[madman4570]

A true gem.
Congrats

[TedH]

Very nice!

[yooper2]

Nothing better than a dream realized. Enjoy the hell out of it!


Eric

[Blaine]

I really love S&W DAs.....

[Griff]

I really love S&W DAs.....

Especially with Partridge front sights!!!

[Borregos]

Very nice

[RIHMFIRE]

love those...congrats

[JayF in AZ]

Looking forward to the range report!

[Pete44ru]

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Congrats ! Self presents are the best - you get exactly what you want. .


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[jazman]

WOW! Nice one.

[piller]

Very nice. I hope it shoots as good as it looks.

[Mainehunter]

Thanks for all who have responded When it comes to pistols or revolvers, I have a soft spot for the S&W particularly this model 16-4 and it's older sibling K38 Target Masterpiece, 5 screw.

I'm starting to assemble some brass and dies. As for bullets she's going to be feed a steady diet of cast bullets. Will spend some time sifting through my dad's old loading notes. Can't wait to try her out.

Mainehunter

[OldWin]

Nice! I'm jealous. Like you, I love Smith DA revolvers. IMO they are the pinnacle of revolver development. They fit like a glove and shoot beautifully. Much as I love Colts, Their DA's don't fit me right. Although most things have degraded in quality over time, to me the S&W's have done so less than most.

[wecsoger]

Nice high-end gift.

Is that barrel not pinned?

[Mainehunter]

Nice high-end gift.

Is that barrel not pinned?

Non-pinned or recessed chambers. Don't know for sure but I think S&W stopped making P&R back in the mid 80's.

Mainehunter

[jeepnik]

You know, I think the .32 mag is the only caliber I don't have an S&W in. That sir is a beauty. You are one lucky so and so.

[horsesoldier03]

You have good taste! ENJOY!!!

[Old No7]

Thanks for all who have responded When it comes to pistols or revolvers, I have a soft spot for the S&W particularly this model 16-4 and it's older sibling K38 Target Masterpiece, 5 screw.

I'm starting to assemble some brass and dies. As for bullets she's going to be feed a steady diet of cast bullets. Will spend some time sifting through my dad's old loading notes. Can't wait to try her out.
Mainehunter

From one Mainer to another -- Wow, that's a nice one!

I have one of those too, along with a 4" stainless J-frame model 631. Send me a PM with your mailing address, and I will send you a photocopy of an old article about the Model 16s which you'll likely enjoy.

Oh, and my 16 came with finger-grooved Combat Stocks, that I have removed as I put some Rosewood Altamont grips on to match my 686 and 617. Let me know if you might be interested in those and we can work something out.

Old No7

[Mainehunter]

Old No7... I sent you a PM

Mainehunter

[Spaxspore]

love it! Nothing like a quality smith & Wesson.

[Ysabel Kid]

Wow, that is a gorgeous revolver!