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A very, very cherry (though not for long) 16-4 in .32 H&R Magnum. Notice: the factory Goncalo Alves grips still have the factory inspection sticker on them. They are, and will remain, pristine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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Very nice, one of the best cartridges for the K frame. The H&R can be a little twitchy, but still very accurate with the right loads and bullets. The 85 grain XTP can be a good 'un at 1200+.

I agree .... very nice ... now put those pretty wood grips on it and enjoy it!!!

I might... not. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

This is my permanent training and woods carry handgun now.

The little .32 S&Ws make less noise and recoil than .22 LRs in a 6" barrel, and the K-frame fits most hands (including mine) better. Esp. with the Hogue Monogrips. The little .32 S&Ws will get used for squirrels/rabbits up close and to get new shooters (girlfriend and daughter, when she's ready) going.

The .32 S&W Longs are a step up, and will be just that for training, with moderately more noise and almost the same non-recoil/jump.

The .32 H&Rs give .38+P performance with 2/3s the recoil and noise. Plenty for bedside duty, small game and varmints, and deer if they are at less than 100 feet away, I think.

I like this one... a lot. It came via a very fine fellow here at the Campfire, and I owe him one. If/when I get a chance to meet up with him, well, it will be my honor and my pleasure to buy dinner.

ok .... I don't agree ... but ok.
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The wood is tempting, ya know... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

That is awesome. I love my .32 Single six. You should get many years of enjoyment out of that one.

Hello Vanimrod
I found a New In Box 16-4 as well. I lusted for a 4" barrel but settled for the 6" model shown, as they only made a total of 8800 of them in three barrel lengths and if you want one the longer you wait the MORE the price will go up. Also with that few of them made selection and condition will change rapidly. I have used the Combats it came with and they add to the good feel when Target shooting. I also have used the other grips shown and NONE can compare to the Roper's I have. The bottom line is there are PLENTY of K-sq. combat finger grrove grips out there so use your's to enjoy them.Another thing is S&W did not number any grips in Target style for any handguns they were placed on, so it would not matter to replace those at a later date. They did how ever rubber stamp some of the Later ones with dates and mine are stamped the approximate date of when the 16-4's were made, but again these are production guns and grips were stored and pulled from a Bin so the dates sometimes do not jive with the production date of a revolver, and if you want proof of this a $30.00 factiry letter will provide that.Here are some pictures of mine with a few different shoes on her, and I have not put a set on that does not look good to me.. Regards, thegeneral.

generalstuart;

I agree; a 4" 16-4 would be SWEET, and should I ever find one, I shall have it.

Hmmm... you may also be right re: those wood grips. Perhaps I'll do a little snoopin' around and see what can be had... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

BTW - those Ropers look great.

which one's are the Ropers?????

BTW ... General .... you do have some extremely nice lookin' shootin' irons!!! (But I guess you didn't need me to tell you that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)

The Ropers, IIRC, are checkered.

Quote/BTW ... General .... you do have some extremely nice lookin' shootin' irons!!! (But I guess you didn't need me to tell you that ) /Quote/
"Hello George
Thanks for the kind words. I have been collecting and swapping to up grades for about 20 Years. The Internet has opened NEW avenues to finding hard to get revolver's but it carries a large INCREASE in price as well. I find that local gun shows can net some very nice hard to find revolvers as well. I recently picked up this "Dayton-Revolver". I came across it at a local show. The seller had it in the wrong box, as it was a newer Lear Sigler. He was out side grabbing a smoke like I, and taking a break from the traffic in the show. I asked what he had in the box, and he explained a Nickel Smith.. I perked up, and asked to see it. he explained NO ONE wanted it,as it was a .38 Special, and he was looking to replace it with a fixed sighted .38 special as he did not care for the adjustable sight models. I NOTICED it looked different as the extractor shroud was missing and it had a heavy barrel. It showed very little use, so we swapped and I had to give him a little boot as I was carrying a model 10-7 to swap off that day. I promptly left and when I got home was surprised to see I had swapped off for a rare Dayton revolver. These were made between 1965 & 1966. They were a special order revolver placed by "Dayton outdoor sports" back then. This was prior to the custom shop as well, so interesting enough the 4 block serial numbers were a special production line order. The features were a heavy 4" barrel, Baughman quick draw front sight and this was an option only offered on the model 15 but not on the 14.oddly enough it is also a pinned on sight. They used various hammer and triggers on this model, and grips were available with target's or service being offered.In it's 2 year run there were only # 2038 of them produced and most were blued finish. I am going to have this gun lettered due to it's low production as well. The neat part is as I mentioned back then there was NO performace shop for special ordered guns and frames were all Pre-Stamped for revolvers in nearby bins for production, so it must have been a job keeping these special order revolvers in running serial number sequence for the 4 blocks of serial numbers. Sorry, "Vanimrod".. I did not mean to Hijack your model 16 Thread. take care, thegeneral.

Hey, hi-jack away. Those are some NICE irons... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

VAnimrod -

Very nice. Thanks for the pict.

Hello
Here is another recent Nickel purchae. It is a model 19-4 made in 1980. It came barely fired and I have since added the box and documents it did not come with.I am supposed to pick up a NEW one today as well.. Pictures of that one Later. I crossed over the other side and that one will be my FIRST Colt Revolver.. Regards, the general.

VAnimrod ~ Nice piece. Here I have my 6" with some more vintage grips to my liking. I have a 8" one that is awaiting its SDM gold bead front sight. Guess I will order 2 while I am at it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />