Smith & Wesson Model 637-2 Airweight .38 Special +P Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, J-Frame, DA/SA, Matte Silver
This Smith & Wesson Model 637-2 Airweight is a lightweight J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P with a 1.875-inch barrel. It features an aluminum alloy frame with a matte silver bead-blast style finish, paired with a stainless steel barrel and fluted cylinder in matching matte silver. This example includes a Hogue black rubber monogrip with finger grooves installed and retains the Airweight script on the frame and 637-2 model marking on the yoke cut.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Some wear and scorching are present.
What’s Included
- Soft zippered pistol rug (gray)
The 637-2 pairs an aluminum alloy frame with stainless steel barrel and cylinder for a durable, lightweight package. All major components carry a uniform matte silver bead-blast style finish for a cohesive look.
It is a DA/SA revolver with an exposed hammer and a J-frame, 5-shot fluted cylinder. The revolver is rated for .38 Special +P and uses a short underlug barrel configuration.
Dimensions are compact with a 1.875-inch barrel, an overall length of approximately 6.31 inches, and an unloaded weight of about 15.0 ounces. Fixed sights include a serrated ramp front and a square-notch rear integral to the topstrap.
Controls and lockup details include an internal key lock located above the cylinder release, front lockup via a crane/yoke detent (ball detent), not the ejector rod, and a knurled ejector-rod tip. Factory markings include the model/engineering change 637-2 on the yoke cut and Airweight script on the frame.
This example is equipped with a Hogue black rubber monogrip with finger grooves. Made in the United States, this variant corresponds to S&W MPN 163050.

