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PRE-MODEL 12 AIRWEIGHT WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBER ALUMINUM CYL!
Guns International #: 100642640 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ONE OF THE LESSER KNOWN POST-WAR S&W RARITIES: PRE-MODEL 12 AIRWEIGHT .38 SPECIAL M&P 2" WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBER ALUMINUM CYLINDER! Introduced as one of the first light weight alloy frame S&Ws in September of 1952. When cylinders started cracking from the use of hi-speed .38 Special ammo, the company changed to all steel cylinders in 1954. They also replaced many aluminum cylinders with steel. This example has all matching numbers including the diamond checkered grips and was made in 1953. An interesting feature on these is that the frames were made thinner and regular K-frame grips won't fit, exc. case color on hammer and trigger, most of the black finish remains with light cylinder edge wear, barrel marked "AIRWEIGHT" five screw frame has the scarce small "locking screw" to hold in the side plate screw in front of the hammer, tight action, exc. inside, rarely found example, and comes with a lined thumb-break Safariland holster.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: S&W
Model: Pre-12 Airweight
Serial Number: C261XXX
Caliber Info: .38 Special
Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 2