Smith & Wesson Model 360J Airweight .38 Special J-Frame, 1.875 inch Barrel, 5-Shot, Matte Black (SKU 160360)
This Smith & Wesson Model 360J Airweight is a lightweight J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 1.875 inch barrel and 5-round capacity. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and steel cylinder, it features a two-piece steel-lined barrel and a matte black finish. This example is tied to SKU 160360, a special-run configuration associated with Japanese police procurement ("Sakura"), with a box label showing date code "022516."
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: There are minimal markings from previous handling or use. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at surfaces and edges.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box with matching factory label for Model 360J and SKU 160360
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual – Revolvers (Modern Style)
The 360J Airweight pairs an aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder and a two-piece, underlug barrel that uses a steel liner. The result is a compact, carryable J-frame with the durability of steel in key components.
It is chambered in .38 Special and holds five rounds. The double-action/single-action system uses an exposed, checkered hammer spur, providing confident manipulation and a consistent trigger stroke in either mode.
Sight alignment is straightforward with fixed iron sights: a serrated ramp front and an integral rear notch in the topstrap. The matte black finish reduces glare across the frame and barrel.
Controls and features include the internal lock located above the thumbpiece and black rubber grips with S&W medallions. The grips are finger-grooved and sized for a full three-finger purchase on this J-frame.
This configuration is associated with Japanese police procurement ("Sakura") and reached the U.S. market through special runs tied to SKU 160360 rather than regular catalog distribution. The factory box label carries the date code "022516," and the revolver is marked as made in the USA.