smith & wesson Airweight 38 spl CTG

[jayler31]

I was given a smith & wesson airweight 38 spl CTG that was my grandfathers. I know it is a mod 12-2. It has 4 in barrel and the number on the butt of the gun is #3D36030. I would like to know its approx age, frame, approx value if in good shape which it is, and whatever info you can tell me about it.

thank you

 

[Jim K]

It was made in 1977 or 1978 (the sources I consulted differ, a common situation). It is a K frame, like all the other M&P variations. The term "Airweight" was used by S&W for all its alloy frame guns, so it is not model or frame specific.

Current value in new condition would be around $450.

A word of caution - fire only standard velocity .38 Special loads in that gun. +P or +P+ ammo will (not might) damage the frame.

Jim