I have a NIB S&W Model 16 (K-.32, I think), 4" barrel, 3-Ts, in .32 H&R Mag. They only made this revolver for a small part of one year in the 1980s. It has never even had the cylinder turned, and has not been taken out of the original factory box to be looked at, played with, or any of those things which could mar it.

Where would I go to get a fairly accurate estimate of its current value?

Thanks for any advice )or additional info on the gun model) which you can provide.

i'm thinking in the 1200 range, but thats a guess. take a look through gun digest magazine - there always guys looking for these

From what you've posted it appears that you've got a Model 16-4 (K-32 Masterpiece) that was re-introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 1992. It should be blued with a full lug ribbed barrel and have a three letter serial prefix.

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Ed. list the gun as follows.

ANIB-$800
Ex-$675
VG-$450
Good-$325
Fair-$225
Poor-N/A

DEC -

Thanks very much for the info. That is exactly what I was looking for.

I am surprised by the years listed for availability/manufacture, as I bought mine earlier than that time period. I also tried to add a 6" version to my trove within about 4 or 5 months, but was told by the factory it had been already discontinued. I know I am not confused on the age of mine because in 1990 I retired and moved from Arizona to Oregon. At that point I had already had mine several years and been told by the factory it was dropped.

As it is worth relatively little, I won't worry about leaving it unfired for my favourite nephew, but will start shooting it. Thanks aqain.

AC

In NIB condition, I think it would be worth at least $800 or more on gunbroker. I'd consider it a while before deciding whether I wanted to shoot it or not. It will only get more valuable in unfired condition. They are not a common gun. If you have any interest in selling it, try it on GB and have a reserve of $1000 and see what happens, you might be surprised. If you have misread the numbers and it is a real K-32, then it is worth substantially more than the above numbers.

Thanks FatCat

I forgot to add it is not one of the K-32's produced up through the 1950s. I have one of those also, but have no intention of shooting it, as it is still in better than 99% condition and worth just a wee tad ( ) more than I paid for it back then. It has lived in the very back of my office safe for many years, and will remain there.

ive seen them go in the 800 dollar range.

AC, I posted what the catalog said but keep in mind the catalog is well over 1yr old and the price of Smiths keeps going up. If it were mine, in the condition you posted, I wouldn't sell it for anything less than $800 ("IF" I sold it) and I certainly wouldn't shoot it. It will only go up in value and more so than a fired specimen. Keep it with the box and docs, it's what the collectors are looking for.