Smith & Wesson S&W Model 37 Airweight Pinto Two Tone 38 Spl 2″ Revolver C&R

SOLD FOR: $1430

LSB#: 211203FH30

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 37 Chiefs Special Airweight

Serial Number: 480082

Year of Manufacture: 1962-1969

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Single and Double Action 5-Shot Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right side is marked “AIRWEIGHT / 38 SPL. CTG.”. The left side of the frame is marked with the S&W logo. The crane cutout is marked “MOD.37”. The crane and sides of the grip frame are marked with inspection marks. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line marcas registradas address. The butt is marked with the serial number. The barrel flat is marked “N”. The interior of the right grip panel is stamped with the serial number.

Barrel Length: 2” Pinned

Sights / Optics: This revolver has a square notched grooved frame and a serrated ramp front sight integral to the rib on its pinned barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered magna stocks with S&W medallions and smooth diamonds. Currently installed is a Tyler T grip. There are some scattered nicks and dings. There are a few light compressions. The right panel has a chip loss at the top corner where the frontstrap widens into the frame. There are light handling marks. The checkering is strong but has a few scattered marked. Overall the grips are in Very Good-Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Black Alloy Frame with Nickel Barrel & Cylinder

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks into the metal and scuffs on the frame, most noticeable on the topstrap. There is some finish loss on some of the edges. There are some light draglines. The nickel parts have some light swirl marks and draglines. There are a few little cloudy spots on the nickel. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screwheads are sharp to lightly worn. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Very Good-Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth, the single-action is crisp. The cylinder lockup produces very light play on all five chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a nylon holster.

Our Assessment: This model is the alloy frame version of the J Frame Model 36. Introduced in 1951, this is one of the first quality revolvers to take advantage of the advances in materials of the mid 20th century. Despite its lightweight, it still benefits from the quality crafstmanship of Smith & Wesson. This one is a two-tone model with a black alloy frame and nickel parts. While similar revolvers are available in current production, they won’t have the old-school character and quality of this 60s vintage Smith. Please see our photos and good luck!