Answer S&W has a detailed book of all weapons sold under the S&W name. I was luck and found a 916A at a gun show at st. Charles mo.In 1995 for 75 bucks.
Hopethis helps Steve The 916 slide action was produced between 1972 and 1978. MSRP was between $136 and $163. Now a ANIB is about $225 and EXC is $185.
Darrell about 32 years ago and its cost would be about $300.
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