The K frame .32's are fairly scarce, which of course accounts for the price. The original version (K-32 and Model 16, -1, -2, and -3) was produced 1947-74, with a total of only 3630 made. They were never very popular, and in fact many of the last 16-3's produced were assembled using 14-3 frames overstamped with 16-3 (see picture) The full-lug version 16-4 was produced 1989-92, with a total of 8800 made in 3 barrel lengths (4", 6", 8-3/8"). I have a 16-3 as well as 4" and 6" 16-4's, all of which are very accurate and a pleasure to shoot.
Last edited by PMRet; 04-14-2012 at 02:19 AM.
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