Smith & Wesson Model 317 AirLite .22 LR J-Frame Revolver, 2 in Barrel, 8-Shot, DA/SA
The Smith & Wesson Model 317 AirLite is a lightweight, eight-shot .22 LR J-frame revolver with a 2-inch barrel and fixed sights. Built on an aluminum alloy frame with a matte/satin silver finish and a steel-lined barrel, it is cataloged at approximately 10.5 oz unloaded. This DA/SA snubnose includes an exposed, checkered hammer, a fluted cylinder, and laminated wood boot-style grips, and it is made in the United States.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver has been very well maintained. The cylinder is recessed.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers instruction manual
- Smith & Wesson factory hard plastic case
This Model 317 AirLite pairs an aluminum alloy frame with a steel-lined barrel for an extremely light, yet durable, snubnose package. The matte/satin silver finish extends across the frame and cylinder, with the AirLite rollmark and the S&W round TRADE MARK logo present.
Chambered in .22 LR with an eight-shot fluted cylinder, it offers DA/SA operation and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for confident single-action cocking. The knurled ejector rod and under-barrel lug provide positive extraction in the compact J-frame, round-butt configuration.
The 2-inch barrel uses a steel liner inside a shroud, delivering a clean, straightforward setup well suited to the revolver’s lightweight design. Fixed iron sights consist of a serrated ramp front and a rear topstrap groove/notch, providing a clear, snag-resistant sight picture.
Laminated wood boot-style grips complete the compact profile and provide a secure hold. The revolver is cataloged at approximately 10.5 oz unloaded and is made in the United States.