Would like to know history on 16-5

wileye · #1 04-25-2011, 01:33 PM

I have a MOD 16-5, blue, K-frame, 6 shot, 4" barrel, target sights, 357 Mag. Have not found much on the internet about it. Serial number AUS XXX, the best I have come up with so far early to mid 70's. The gun is in great condition, no hostler wear, no rust, smooth but used. I got it yesterday at a local gun show only paid $340, I am happy with it. Would like to know more history on the gun.

scha · #2 04-25-2011, 01:38 PM

Do you mean a Mod 66? The Model 16 is a 32 and the last production version was a 16-4. The A series of serial numbers began in 1980 and an AUS number is likely late 1980s.

Hope this helps.

Steve

VM · #3 04-25-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wileye

I have a MOD 16-5, blue, K-frame, 6 shot, 4" barrel, target sights, 357 Mag. Have not found much on the internet about it. Serial number AUS XXX, the best I have come up with so far early to mid 70's. The gun is in great condition, no hostler wear, no rust, smooth but used. I got it yesterday at a local gun show only paid $340, I am happy with it. Would like to know more history on the gun.

Welcome to the Forum!
You sure that's not a model 19-5? 16's are 32 cal.
Also a "AUS" prefix serial number would be mid to late 1980's.
How about some pictures?

wileye · #4 04-25-2011, 01:48 PM

No, guys It's a 16-5 no joke. That's what I am talking about. Can't find any history on a 16-5.

wileye · #5 04-25-2011, 02:04 PM

You are sooo right. It is a 19-5. I am sorry. I know the history now. Any way It's going to be a fun gun.

kennyb · #6 04-25-2011, 02:39 PM

u bet...they are nice!