S&W question......

[Britt L]

Just bought a S&W snubby 38 for $150. It is in great shape and just wondered what the estimated date of Manuf. was and any other info I might be able to get. Think it is a model 37. Says airweight on it. Serial # J948xxx. Thanks in advance.

 

[Albert Shear]

about 1982. It is a Chiefs Special(all steel Model 36) Airweight, Model 37. Munufactured 1951 to current. If the year I stated is correct it is NOT rated for +p ammo. The price is quite good if in the condition described.

 

[C.R.Sam]

Looks to me like pretty early 1982.

Sam

 

[Britt L]

Thanks for the quick response. It is in great shape, no scratches, and evan the wood handles are like new. Thanks again.

 

[FPrice]

Britt...

"Think it is a model 37."

Congrats on the purchase. I got one quite a few months back and they are nice guns. I put a Tyler T-grip on it and it helps the grip quite a bit. FWIW I use Federal 110 gr HS in mine and they seem to work well.

 

[Ala Dan]

Greetings Friends-

S&W model 37's make for great carry pieces. Congrat's
on the find, and the deal.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Standing Wolf]

1. Welcome to the High Road!

2. Sounds like a pretty good price to me.

 

[Neal Bloom]

Wish I could find a price like that in my neck of the woods. Congrats!