Smith & Wesson Model 638-3 Airweight Bodyguard .38 Special +P Revolver, 1 7/8 in Barrel, 5-Shot DA/SA
The Smith & Wesson Model 638-3 Airweight Bodyguard is a J-frame revolver built with a matte silver aluminum-alloy frame and matte stainless steel barrel and cylinder. This 5-shot .38 Special revolver is rated for +P, features a shrouded hammer with a visible cocking spur, and comes with its factory box and manual. Its compact 1 7/8 inch barrel, approximate 6.31 inch overall length, and about 15 oz weight make this a distinctive, lightweight Bodyguard variant with the 638-3 engineering change marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual - Revolvers (Modern Style)
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box with end label (Model 638, 1 7/8 in, SKU 163070)
The Model 638-3 is the Airweight Bodyguard variant on the J-frame, combining a shrouded hammer for snag resistance with a visible spur for single-action capability. It is a double-action/single-action revolver with an internal lock, offering both swift double-action firing and the option to cock the hammer for precise single-action shots.
Construction pairs a matte silver aluminum-alloy frame with a matte stainless steel barrel and cylinder, keeping weight to about 15 oz while maintaining durability. The barrel measures 1 7/8 inches and features an underlug, and overall length is approximately 6.31 inches.
Chambered in .38 Spl. and rated for +P, the 5-shot fluted stainless cylinder provides dependable capacity in a compact footprint. Sights are fixed, with an integral serrated ramp front and a fixed rear notch in the topstrap for a clean, snag-resistant profile.
Factory details include the 638-3 engineering change marking on the yoke and mfg part number 163070. The revolver wears finger-groove laminated wood boot grips with S&W medallions, complementing the matte silver finish of the Airweight frame and the matte stainless cylinder and barrel.