Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this gorgeous double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 43 Airweight!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 43 Airweight
Serial: 116204
Date of Manufacture: 1965-67
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 43 Airweight in .22 LR with a 3 1/2-inch blued barrel is a fascinating and highly desirable J-frame revolver that blends the lightweight carry characteristics of S&W’s aluminum-framed designs with the low-recoil practicality of the .22 rimfire cartridge. Produced in limited numbers compared to its centerfire counterparts, the Model 43 stands out as an actual “kit gun”—a trail companion meant for backpacking, fishing, camping, and everyday outdoor utility—where minimal weight and dependable performance are essential. Its aluminum frame dramatically reduces overall mass, making it exceptionally easy to carry all day without fatigue, while the steel cylinder and barrel assembly maintain durability and proper balance. The 3 1/2-inch barrel is one of the model’s most appealing features: longer than the typical snub yet still compact, it provides an improved sight radius, better velocity from .22 LR loads, and enhanced practical accuracy, all without sacrificing the revolver’s svelte profile. The blued finish on the barrel and cylinder contrasts nicely with the anodized frame, giving the gun a refined, almost two-tone appearance characteristic of early Airweight models. Fixed sights—a serrated ramp front paired with a square-notch rear—are rugged and surprisingly well-regulated for small-game distances, and the six-shot cylinder offers excellent capacity for a revolver of this size.
Model: 43 Airweight
Serial: 116204
Date of Manufacture: 1965-67
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 43 Airweight in .22 LR with a 3 1/2-inch blued barrel is a fascinating and highly desirable J-frame revolver that blends the lightweight carry characteristics of S&W’s aluminum-framed designs with the low-recoil practicality of the .22 rimfire cartridge. Produced in limited numbers compared to its centerfire counterparts, the Model 43 stands out as an actual “kit gun”—a trail companion meant for backpacking, fishing, camping, and everyday outdoor utility—where minimal weight and dependable performance are essential. Its aluminum frame dramatically reduces overall mass, making it exceptionally easy to carry all day without fatigue, while the steel cylinder and barrel assembly maintain durability and proper balance. The 3 1/2-inch barrel is one of the model’s most appealing features: longer than the typical snub yet still compact, it provides an improved sight radius, better velocity from .22 LR loads, and enhanced practical accuracy, all without sacrificing the revolver’s svelte profile. The blued finish on the barrel and cylinder contrasts nicely with the anodized frame, giving the gun a refined, almost two-tone appearance characteristic of early Airweight models. Fixed sights—a serrated ramp front paired with a square-notch rear—are rugged and surprisingly well-regulated for small-game distances, and the six-shot cylinder offers excellent capacity for a revolver of this size.
The double-action/single-action trigger system retains the crisp, predictable break that S&W’s rimfire revolvers are known for. However, the double-action pull can feel slightly heavier due to the more challenging rimfire ignition requirements. Classic checkered walnut stocks complete the package, offering secure control despite the revolver’s featherweight construction. For collectors, the Model 43 is especially prized due to its relative scarcity and its role in the lineage of S&W’s beloved Kit Guns; for shooters, it remains a delightfully practical, accurate, and understated field companion whose charm lies in the perfect balance of portability, craftsmanship, and rimfire versatility.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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