Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight .38 Special J-Frame Revolver, 3-Inch Tapered Barrel, Blued, 5-Shot DA/SA (1976–1977)
This Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight stands out with its less-common 3-inch tapered barrel, offering a longer sight radius and ejector stroke than the typical 2-inch snub. It is a mid-1970s J-frame revolver (1976–1977) with a blued/black finish, an aluminum alloy frame, and a 5-shot carbon-steel cylinder. It is fitted with an aftermarket Hogue Monogrip rubber grip, and the bore is reported in excellent condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks from previous use are present on the exterior surfaces. See photos for a closer look at the finish and markings.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight .38 Special revolver with 3-inch barrel
- Aftermarket Hogue Monogrip rubber grip (installed)
The 3-inch Model 37 Airweight configuration is less common than the 2-inch variant and provides a longer sight radius and a longer ejector stroke. The provided information places this revolver in the J-prefix serial range, dating production to the mid-1970s with a listed year of manufacture between 1976 and 1977.
Construction pairs an aluminum alloy J-frame with a polished blued/black finish and a carbon-steel 3-inch tapered barrel. The five-shot fluted cylinder is carbon steel with a matching blued finish, maintaining the classic lightweight Airweight balance with durable steel components where it matters.
It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur and a smooth, narrow trigger. The cylinder assembly includes a knurled ejector-rod tip and a short under-barrel lug with a front lock.
Sights are fixed iron, with a serrated ramp front blade and a fixed rear notch in the topstrap. Factory markings include the S&W sideplate logo and the Springfield, Mass. frame legend. Assembly/inspection stamps "56873" and "B1C" are present in the yoke cut. The revolver is currently fitted with an aftermarket Hogue Monogrip rubber grip.