Smith & Wesson Model 317-3 AirLite Kit Gun .22 LR, 3 in, 8-Shot DA/SA Revolver - Matte Silver/Gray with Fiber-Optic Front and Adjustable Rear Sights
The Smith & Wesson Model 317-3 AirLite Kit Gun is a lightweight, 8-shot J-frame revolver chambered in .22 LR with a 3-inch barrel. It combines an aluminum-alloy frame and cylinder with a steel-lined aluminum barrel shroud for minimal weight, while retaining durable rifling. This example features a HiViz green fiber-optic front sight, a micrometer-style adjustable rear sight, and the factory AirLite script, making it a distinctive and capable rimfire S&W.
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.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 317-3 AirLite Kit Gun revolver
The AirLite construction defines this Model 317-3. The aluminum-alloy frame and cylinder, paired with a steel-lined aluminum barrel shroud and pinned liner, deliver a very low unloaded weight while preserving a stainless-steel bore surface. The factory matte silver/gray finish covers the frame and fluted cylinder for a uniform, utilitarian look.
This J-frame revolver offers 8-round capacity in .22 LR with double-action/single-action operation. It features a round-butt small-frame profile, a knurled ejector rod, and an internal key-lock port located above the cylinder latch. The barrel is roll-marked .22 LONG RIFLE, and the frame bears the AirLite script.
Sights are set up for visibility and adjustability: a HiViz green fiber-optic front sight pairs with a micrometer-style adjustable rear. The 3-inch barrel length provides a balanced sight radius while keeping overall size compact.