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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight is a compact, lightweight revolver that was introduced in 1951 as a more portable alternative to the company's popular Model 36 "Chief's Special." The primary difference between the two models lies in the frame material—while the Model 36 featured a steel frame, the Model 37 was built with an aluminum alloy frame, significantly reducing the overall weight. This made the Model 37 particularly appealing for concealed carry, a …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - 38 S&W Special, double-action revolver built on the shrouded hammer alloy I frame with 4-screws, 5-shot fluted steel cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53", alloy frame with 2" steel pinned barrel with some production of 3-inch barrels reported, blue or nickel aluminum finish, walnut magna style grips with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 3 versions of the flat latch thumbpiece are found, round butt JAS frame, Airweight stamped on …