Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double/single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 637-2 “Airweight”, also known as the .38 Chiefs Special Airweight Stainless.
This Smith & Wesson Model 637-2 “Airweight” with product code 163052 was shipped with a Crimson Trace laser grip sometime between 2005 and 2015.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 637-2 “Airweight” (Product Code 163052)
Serial: CMU2795
Date of Manufacture: 2005-2015
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Finish: Alloy Frame with Stainless Steel Barrel and Cylinder
Barrel Length: 1.86"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Crimson Trace Laser Grip with Red Laser and Texturing
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 637, also known as the .38 Chiefs Special Airweight Stainless, is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special, built on the round butt alloy J-frame with three-screw construction. It was offered with a 1 7/8-inch barrel and configured as a lightweight defensive revolver, emphasizing ease of carry and practical reliability. Standard features include a 1/8-inch serrated ramp front sight paired with a square-notch rear sight, allowing for refined sight alignment, along with a five-shot fluted cylinder measuring approximately 1.53 inches in early production and 1.59 inches in later variants. The revolver was originally fitted with walnut Magna-style grips bearing Smith & Wesson medallions. The Model 637 featured a .312" smooth trigger and a .240" hammer, both finished in satin, providing a balance of control and consistent operation. Additional features include a contoured thumbpiece, a new-style yoke retention system, and a frame thickness of approximately 0.538 inches, with an overall weight of around 13.5 oz. The Smith & Wesson trademark is found on the frame under the thumbpiece and on the sideplate, with “Airweight” markings appearing on later models. Initial production consisted of a limited run of approximately 500 revolvers in 1989. The model was reintroduced in 1996 with an updated design featuring a new J Magnum frame with a three-screw construction and rated for .38 Special +P. Other changes included a MIM flat face hammer utilizing a floating firing pin, a new MIM thumbpiece, a slightly longer frame with the cylinder stop machined as part of the frame, a change to the extractor system, changes in the hollow "MIM" trigger and "MIM" hammer, and a longer 5-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal of 1.59".
Model: 637-2 “Airweight” (Product Code 163052)
Serial: CMU2795
Date of Manufacture: 2005-2015
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Finish: Alloy Frame with Stainless Steel Barrel and Cylinder
Barrel Length: 1.86"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Crimson Trace Laser Grip with Red Laser and Texturing
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 637, also known as the .38 Chiefs Special Airweight Stainless, is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special, built on the round butt alloy J-frame with three-screw construction. It was offered with a 1 7/8-inch barrel and configured as a lightweight defensive revolver, emphasizing ease of carry and practical reliability. Standard features include a 1/8-inch serrated ramp front sight paired with a square-notch rear sight, allowing for refined sight alignment, along with a five-shot fluted cylinder measuring approximately 1.53 inches in early production and 1.59 inches in later variants. The revolver was originally fitted with walnut Magna-style grips bearing Smith & Wesson medallions. The Model 637 featured a .312" smooth trigger and a .240" hammer, both finished in satin, providing a balance of control and consistent operation. Additional features include a contoured thumbpiece, a new-style yoke retention system, and a frame thickness of approximately 0.538 inches, with an overall weight of around 13.5 oz. The Smith & Wesson trademark is found on the frame under the thumbpiece and on the sideplate, with “Airweight” markings appearing on later models. Initial production consisted of a limited run of approximately 500 revolvers in 1989. The model was reintroduced in 1996 with an updated design featuring a new J Magnum frame with a three-screw construction and rated for .38 Special +P. Other changes included a MIM flat face hammer utilizing a floating firing pin, a new MIM thumbpiece, a slightly longer frame with the cylinder stop machined as part of the frame, a change to the extractor system, changes in the hollow "MIM" trigger and "MIM" hammer, and a longer 5-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal of 1.59".
Standard features included a frosted stainless steel finish, Uncle Mike's boot grips on a round butt frame, a smooth backstrap, and a 2" barrel; the actual length is 1.86". The S&W trademark is found on the sideplate, along with "Airweight". In 2002, further production changes included the addition of the internal lock system and updated frame markings, changing from a four-line address to a two-line address. Production of the Model 637 has continued from 1996 to the present, representing Smith & Wesson’s evolution of the Airweight J-frame revolver, combining lightweight construction, modern manufacturing updates, and +P capability in a compact defensive platform suited for concealed carry and everyday use.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled case and all the contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
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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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