S&W Model 916
Smith & Wesson · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1972
Also known as: Eastfield Model 916, S&W 916A, S&W 916T
Overview
The S&W Model 916 is a pump-action shotgun produced by Smith & Wesson from 1972 to 1980. Chambered primarily in 12 gauge with a tubular magazine and a single action bar, it was built on patents and tooling Smith & Wesson acquired from the bankrupt Noble Manufacturing Company, derived from the Noble Model 66. The receiver was machined from a solid block of ordnance-grade steel, and the gun used a tang-mounted safety and a simple bead front sight. It was offered as the sporting Model 916, the takedown Model 916T, and the short-barrelled tactical Model 916A.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety
- Features: Machined Steel Receiver, Single Action Bar, Bead Front Sight, Interchangeable Barrels, Steel Shot Compatible
Variants
- S&W Model 916T - Takedown
- S&W Model 916A - Tactical
Production
Estimated total produced: 10,000 · Production years: 1972-1980
Built from Noble Model 66 tooling and patents acquired by Smith & Wesson; some sources cite production ending in 1978.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Noble Manufacturing Company
Discontinued: 1980
Notes
Also chambered in 16 and 20 gauge in some configurations. Sporting barrels were offered in 26, 28, and 30 inch lengths; the tactical 916A used a 20 inch barrel. Approximately 10,000 units were produced before the line was discontinued.
Background
Smith & Wesson entered the pump shotgun market by purchasing the patents and tooling of the bankrupt Noble Manufacturing Company in 1972, basing the Model 916 on Noble's Model 66 design.