Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 37, also known as the .38 Chiefs Special Airweight!
This particular example features a black-finished frame and a stainless steel finished cylinder, barrel, and components!
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This particular example features a black-finished frame and a stainless steel finished cylinder, barrel, and components!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 37 (No-Dash)
Serial: 28J108
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Black and stainless steel two-tone finish
Barrel Length: 2" pinned barrel
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Notch rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Airweight model 37 is the younger brother to the Model 36 “Chief’s Special,” an identical gun but with a steel frame instead of aluminum. The 37 came out in ’51 and went largely unchanged until Smith & Wesson finally dropped them all together in 2006. In the mid-1950s, the Air Force ordered a specialized version of the Airweight for military police use. This version implemented not only an aluminum frame but also an aluminum cylinder and barrel. Testing proved that the cylinder and barrel failed pretty quickly due to heat warping, and the model was discontinued.
There have been a few variations of both the Model 36 and 37 throughout the years, such as the Model 36 Gold, which, as you can probably guess, had gold accents throughout the pistol. In later years, Smith & Wesson began offering the tiny pistol with thicker grips, understandably.
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.
Model: 37 (No-Dash)
Serial: 28J108
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Black and stainless steel two-tone finish
Barrel Length: 2" pinned barrel
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Notch rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and S&W medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Airweight model 37 is the younger brother to the Model 36 “Chief’s Special,” an identical gun but with a steel frame instead of aluminum. The 37 came out in ’51 and went largely unchanged until Smith & Wesson finally dropped them all together in 2006. In the mid-1950s, the Air Force ordered a specialized version of the Airweight for military police use. This version implemented not only an aluminum frame but also an aluminum cylinder and barrel. Testing proved that the cylinder and barrel failed pretty quickly due to heat warping, and the model was discontinued.
There have been a few variations of both the Model 36 and 37 throughout the years, such as the Model 36 Gold, which, as you can probably guess, had gold accents throughout the pistol. In later years, Smith & Wesson began offering the tiny pistol with thicker grips, understandably.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
