Except in very few cases, actual production dates by serial number are not available Approximate production dates for postwar guns have been published, most notably in the standard catalog of smith & wesson The 5th edition is the most recent and is available on amazon. Looking for a 4 model 48 I can live with the lock Found one reasonably priced at a cabelas, their free shipping to a local store and no transfer fee
Used but looks to be in very good. Here is the history, per internet search Smith & wesson bought patents and tooling for a 12 ga Shotgun design from noble manufacturing co In 1972 and produced it as the model 916, 916t, and 916a The guns were plagued by a variety of quality issues, including a recall due to a safety issue with barrels rupturing.
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