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Old 04-15-2020, 04:46 PM
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Default S&W Model 16-4 Revolver with Box 32 Magnum

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Just saw this 6" revolver for sale on another site
If you might be interested PM me.
I would be interested, however I have one.
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Old 04-15-2020, 05:33 PM
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I saw that one, too.
Sad that it's import stamped! Ugh.

Not everyone cares about the import stamp, I know... But, for about $2K I'd like no stamp, please.

Does this model really command such a price tag?!
(Asking for a friend.)
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Old 04-15-2020, 07:58 PM
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I think $2000 is way too high, I have recently seen some in the $1000 to $1300 range. The 32 H&R Mag MOd 16-4 is undervalued, and a great gun.
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Old 04-16-2020, 01:50 PM
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$1,300 would be a fair price for a 16-4 in excellent condition with the original combat stocks. Add a little if it includes the box & papers. The 4” barrel will bring an additional $100. Deduct $200 to $250 if the combat stocks have been replaced with S&W target stocks and deduct more if it has aftermarket grips.

$2,000!! I’ll sell mine for that and replace it for a $700 profit on the exchange.
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$1,300 would be a fair price for a 16-4 in excellent condition with the original combat stocks. Add a little if it includes the box & papers. The 4” barrel will bring an additional $100. Deduct $200 to $250 if the combat stocks have been replaced with S&W target stocks and deduct more if it has aftermarket grips.

$2,000!! I’ll sell mine for that and replace it for a $700 profit on the exchange.
Thanks for giving figures! I'm not familiar with this model; I know that's not saying much from a S&W "noob." Every little bit o' knowledge helps!

(I used to run up and down a street named Bastogne, once upon a time... Wait, that was Ardennes!)
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I was recently gifted a S&W 32 Mag with 8 3/8 barrel Mod 16-4. I want to make sure I use the correct ammo. Can any one help a newbie on the sight. I did several searches but did not get any useful information.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge.
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The Mod 16-4 will handle the 32 H&R Magnum, the 32 S&W Long, the 32 S&W, and I have been told (in emergencies only) the 32 auto.

If you need help sighting it in, I would work from a Sand Bag rest, off a solid bench, and start at 25 yards. If you are familiar with normal sight picture, the front blade top level with the top of the rear sight and the blade centered in the notch. Fire 3 rounds and see where the "group" is then adjust the rear sight in the direction you want the group to move to. It is a little trial and error until you will be satisfied with group on target.
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Old 06-09-2021, 01:02 AM
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The gun came from a gunsmith and he had mounted a red dot scope on it so hopefully it is all set up. with maybe some minor tweaks.

Again THANKS
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You can shoot all of these EXCEPT the one with the big red X.

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Thanks for giving figures! I'm not familiar with this model; I know that's not saying much from a S&W "noob." Every little bit o' knowledge helps!

(I used to run up and down a street named Bastogne, once upon a time... Wait, that was Ardennes!)
I used to run up and down a hill named Firebase Bastogne once upon a time in 1970-71. It was named for that town in the Ardennes - both were occupied by the 101st Airborne

My favorite load in my 16-4 is 11 grains of LilGun powder and a 100 grain Hornsby FTX. Very good accuracy and 1230 FPS.
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The .32 ACP is a semi-rimmed case that “can” be safely fired in the Model 16-4 but it’s not a very good idea. Upon ejection, cases are often likely to get missed by the ejector and when this happens, it usually takes three hands and a poking device to get these little suckers out of your cylinder.

This is one of those things that is a bad idea but not harmful... so you truly can try it for yourself if that’s the best method of learning it.

It’s worth noting however that it is a BAD and also unsafe practice to shoot .32 Auto from old hand ejectors chambered for the .32 S&W Long, as the shorter .32ACP cartridge runs a higher max pressure.
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The mention above about the 16-4 being able to shoot the 327 Federal Magnum could be correct, but the chambers would have had to be reamed to that length outside the factory. It has been successfully done many times. But unless it has been done the 327 cartridge is too long to fit the 32 H&R chambers.
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