Mills, I'm interested in this. BTW, like Bill, I have found little predictability in the weight of 16s based on frame size. BUT, a 0 frame feels better in the hand to me (and I do a lot of carrying).
I have four 16s from the 1920s (200XXX range). They are all 1 frame guns. One weighs 6 lbs. 11 oz., one is 6 lbs. 10 oz., the third is 6 lbs. 5.6 oz., and the last one is 6 lbs. 10 oz.
I have 3 hammerless 16s from the earlier period you cite. Two are 0 frame guns, and the third is one a 1 frame.
I have two hammer 16s built on frame lightened 0 frames, but I assume you are not interested in these.
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