Description
Item Description
The original sales invoice accompanies this exceptionally rare Smith & Wesson K-32 Model 16-2, confirming its factory configuration and documenting shipment on May 9, 1966 to Gene Taylor of Davenport, Iowa. This example is equipped with the highly RARE 4-inch barrel, along with its original bright blue finish, red ramp front sight, white outline rear sight, and checkered walnut diamond target stocks—features that collectively define a scarce and desirable variation within the K-32 line. Collectors recognize that fewer than approximately 25 post-war K-32 revolvers with a factory 4-inch barrel are known to exist, placing this configuration among the rarest K-frame variants produced.
Equally important is the condition, with this revolver retaining 99%+ of its original bright blue finish, exhibiting a near as-new appearance. The bore and cylinder chambers remain mint, and the mechanical function is described as flawless, further elevating its status as a top-tier collector example. When rarity of configuration is paired with this level of preservation and documented provenance, the result is a truly exceptional offering—one that represents a near impossible opportunity to duplicate, and a standout acquisition for even the most advanced Smith & Wesson collectors.
Model: 16-2 / K32
Serial: K649382
Date of Manufacture: May 9th, 1966
Caliber: .32 Smith & Wesson Long
Finish: Bright Blued
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: White Outlined Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Red Insert Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Diamond Target Stocks w/ Inlaid Smith & Wesson Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 16-2 K-32 represents one of the most intriguing and specialized variants within Smith & Wesson’s post-war K-frame lineup. Chambered in .32 S&W Long and built on the proven K-frame platform, the Model 16-2 was designed with target shooting in mind, offering exceptional accuracy, balance, and a refined shooting experience. While most commonly encountered with longer barrels suited for competition use, the 16-2 reflects the continuation of Smith & Wesson’s commitment to precision revolvers during a period when the .32 caliber target market remained highly respected among serious shooters. What truly sets this example apart is its highly unusual and extremely scarce 4-inch barrel configuration. The overwhelming majority of post-war K-32 revolvers were produced with longer barrels, making short-barrel variants exceptionally uncommon. Advanced collectors widely acknowledge that fewer than approximately 25 examples of post-war K-32 revolvers with a factory 4-inch barrel are known to exist. This places the configuration among the rarest variations within the entire K-frame family, elevating it far beyond a standard production revolver and into a category of elite collector interest. From a collector’s standpoint, the combination of documented factory configuration, extreme scarcity, and outstanding condition makes this Model 16-2 a true cornerstone piece. Examples such as this—retaining original finish, correct features, and supporting documentation—are seldom encountered and rarely become available on the open market. The rarity of the 4-inch barrel alone would make this revolver highly desirable, but when paired with its overall preservation and provenance, it becomes an opportunity that is virtually impossible to replicate, representing one of the most elusive and significant post-war Smith & Wesson K-frame revolvers in existence.
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