Smith & Wesson Model 12-2 Airweight M&P .38 Special, 2" Blued Revolver
The Model 12-2 Airweight is Smith & Wesson’s lightweight K-frame revolver built for everyday carry without sacrificing the familiar Military & Police profile. An aluminum-alloy frame, steel cylinder, and pinned 2-inch barrel keep weight around 18 oz while retaining full six-shot capacity in .38 Special. Manufactured in the 1970s, this example features the 1/8-inch serrated ramp front sight introduced with the 12-2 engineering change, and it comes with its factory box and instruction sheet.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches are present around the frame, and there is light finish loss on the cylinder.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory two-piece blue cardboard box with matching serial end-label
- Smith & Wesson Model 12 Airweight instruction sheet
The 12-2 variant carries forward the Airweight lineage originally developed for the U.S. Air Force M13 Aircrewman, but with a stronger steel cylinder for unrestricted .38 Special ammunition. This example retains that later steel cylinder while keeping the frame .08 inch thinner than a standard K-frame, adding comfort for concealed carry.
A pinned 2-inch barrel delivers classic snub-nose handling, while fixed sights—a serrated ramp front and square-notch rear—provide a snag-free profile. The external hammer supports both double-action and precise single-action fire.
Checkered walnut Magna service stocks give a traditional grip and contrast the deep factory bluing on the frame and cylinder. All markings remain crisp, and mechanical function is smooth and consistent.
With its lightweight construction, full six-shot capacity, and original factory packaging, this Model 12-2 offers a practical carry revolver with collector appeal.