Smith & Wesson Model 12-2 Airweight .38 Special, 2-inch K-Frame DA/SA Revolver, Black Anodized/Blue, 6-Shot (1976–1977)
This Smith & Wesson Model 12-2 Airweight is a K-frame, round-butt .38 Special revolver built on an aluminum alloy frame with a 2-inch, steel, pinned barrel. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder, DA/SA operation, and fixed sights in a compact package. Factory markings include "MOD. 12-2" on the yoke and "AIRWEIGHT 38 SPL. CTG." on the barrel, with D-prefix serial range indicating 1976–1977 production.
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: There are visible scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. Spots of pitting are present on the frame and cylinder.
What's Included
- Tagua Gunleather clip-on IWB holster
The Model 12-2 Airweight pairs an aluminum alloy K-frame with a blued steel, 2-inch pinned barrel and a blued steel cylinder. Its unshrouded ejector rod and compact round-butt configuration keep dimensions trim while maintaining the classic S&W K-frame profile.
This revolver uses a double-action/single-action system with a six-shot fluted cylinder in .38 Special. The hammer and trigger display a color case-hardened finish, and the stocks are checkered walnut Magna-style with S&W medallions sized for the round-butt frame.
Sighting is straightforward with fixed iron sights: a serrated, integral ramped front and a fixed notch cut into the topstrap at the rear. The setup is robust and well-suited to the revolver’s 2-inch barrel length.
Identification features include "MOD. 12-2" stamped on the yoke, "AIRWEIGHT 38 SPL. CTG." rollmarked on the barrel, and standard S&W frame legends. The D-prefix serial range aligns with late 1976–1977 production, and the revolver was made in the United States.