Smith & Wesson Model 43 .22/32 Kit Gun Airweight .22 LR Revolver, 3.5 Inch, Blued, 1973, J-Frame, 6-Shot - with box/papers included as seen in the photos provided
This 1973 Smith & Wesson Model 43 .22/32 Kit Gun Airweight is a six-shot J-frame rimfire with a 3.5-inch steel barrel and factory finishes: blued steel barrel and cylinder paired with a black-anodized aluminum-alloy frame. It pairs an aluminum-alloy frame with a steel cylinder and barrel and features adjustable sights.
A square-butt grip frame, checkered walnut Magna stocks with silver S&W medallions, and color-casehardened hammer and trigger define the classic configuration. Collectors will appreciate the correct markings, including the S&W crest, Springfield rollmark, and yoke stamp "MOD. 43," along with the period-correct M-prefix serial format noted for J-frame rimfires.
The revolver uses a six-flute steel cylinder and an unshrouded, knurled-tip ejector rod with a front locking lug. Sights are the serrated ramp front and an adjustable S&W micrometer rear, providing a clear sight picture for precise shooting.
Barrel marking reads ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG." The combination of steel barrel and cylinder with the Airweight aluminum-alloy frame delivers the classic .22/32 Kit Gun Airweight setup made in the United States during the 1970s era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape, with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- with box/papers included as seen in the photos provided
The Model 43 .22/32 Kit Gun Airweight combines an aluminum-alloy frame with a blued steel barrel and cylinder, maintaining the light, compact J-frame profile in a rimfire format. Its 3.5-inch barrel length offers a balanced sight radius while keeping the revolver trim and easy to carry.
Factory adjustable iron sights consist of a serrated ramp front and an S&W micrometer rear, allowing precise elevation and windage adjustments. The square-butt grip frame wears checkered walnut Magna stocks with silver S&W medallions for a secure, period-correct grip.
Mechanical details include a six-shot, six-flute cylinder, double-action/single-action operation, and an unshrouded knurled-tip ejector rod with a front locking lug. The hammer and trigger show color casehardening, complementing the revolver’s classic blued steel and black-anodized frame.
Markings and proofs include the small S&W crest on the right side of the frame, "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS… SPRINGFIELD, MASS." rollmark, barrel marking ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG.," and yoke cut stamped "MOD. 43." The M-prefix serial format is consistent with early-1970s J-frame rimfire production. Made in the United States in 1973.