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Smith & Wesson Model 396 Mountain Lite

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Scandium/titanium alloy N-frame in .44 Special. At 18.7 oz it's the lightest large-bore revolver S&W made.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .44 Special

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1999, USA

Weight: 50 oz

Overall length: 11.9"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: hunting, self_defense