Latest observed 0 frame 16

[Bill Murphy]

My personal 16 gauge research collection shows that 0 frame and 1 frame 16s are generally the same weight or close. One of my 1 frame 16s was made with a 00 frame stock, probably to arrive at a 6 1/4 pound weight without using a 0 frame.

[Aaron Beck]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

My personal 16 gauge research collection shows that 0 frame and 1 frame 16s are generally the same weight or close. One of my 1 frame 16s was made with a 00 frame stock, probably to arrive at a 6 1/4 pound weight without using a 0 frame.

This may be covered in Parker's 102 but how would one determine which stock size was used? Is that based on the buttplate or other measurements.

[mobirdhunter]

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.