Smith & Wesson Model 317-2 AirLite .22 LR J-Frame, 8-Shot, 1.875 in Barrel, Aluminum Alloy Frame, DA/SA
The Smith & Wesson Model 317-2 AirLite is a lightweight J-frame revolver chambered in .22 LR with an 8-shot fluted cylinder. This engineering-change 317-2 variant pairs an aluminum alloy frame and cylinder with a stainless steel barrel liner in an alloy shroud, keeping weight around 10.8 oz empty and overall length about 6.25 in. It features DA/SA operation with an exposed hammer, fixed sights, and a round-butt profile. This example does not have its original trigger; it is fitted with a smooth-face silver replacement.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in poor shape overall.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 317-2 AirLite .22 LR revolver
The Model 317-2 AirLite is built on S&W's J-frame round-butt platform with an 8-shot fluted cylinder and an unshrouded ejector rod. The lightweight design uses an aluminum alloy frame and cylinder finished in a matte silver clear-coat, paired with a stainless steel barrel liner inside an alloy shroud for durability without adding weight.
This revolver has a 1.875 in barrel and fixed sights: an integral serrated ramp front blade and a fixed top-strap notch rear. It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer and includes S&W's internal key lock safety feature.
The factory trigger has been replaced; it does not have the original trigger. In its place is a smooth-face silver trigger, noted under customization details. The revolver wears black synthetic boot-style grips suited to the round-butt J-frame profile.
At about 10.8 oz empty and approximately 6.25 in in overall length, the 317-2 emphasizes portability while offering an 8-round .22 LR capacity. The matte silver finish provides a consistent, low-glare appearance across the frame and cylinder.