Minty Smith & Wesson 12-3 "Airweight" .38 SPL 4" Bbl 6-Shot Mfg 1979
Guns International #: 103339212 Seller's Inventory #: 36693
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 12 - .38 Special Revolvers

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Seller: New England Guns and Parts
Company: New England Guns & Parts
Member Since: 9/26/18
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01747
Country: United States
Phone: (508) 381-0234
Fax: (508) 381-0236
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping costs based on shipping within the continental US. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories may require additional payment.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check/Money Order (no personal checks), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Credit cards subject to 4% fee.

About Us: The buyer is responsible for obtaining the FFL for shipment. The buyer will insure the FFL is emailed or faxed to New England Guns and Parts in a timely manner. All of our guns are used unless otherwise stated.


Description:
  • Capacity: 6 rounds 
  • Also Known As: S&W Model 12, S&W 12-3 Airweight
  • Make: Smith & Wesson
  • Model: 12-3 
  • Finish: Deep blued finish
  • Caliber: .38 Special
  • Action: Double-action / single-action
  • Barrel length: 4 inches
  • Bore: Well rifled and shiny
  • Grips: Factory walnut
  • Sights: Fixed front blade with fixed rear notch 
  • MFG Date: 1979
  • Features:
    • Lightweight aluminum alloy frame with steel cylinder — classic S&W Airweight construction for easier carry/shooting.
    • Swing-out cylinder with extractors for conventional loading/unloading.
    • Traditional exposed hammer (single-action precision + DA capability).
    • Small, concealable K-frame footprint on short barrels; excellent shooter ergonomics on 4" target variants.
    • Good balance between carry weight and shootability; often found with attractive factory wood grips and clean lines desirable to collectors.
  • Extras: None
  • Condition: Minty condition. Some light signs of cylinder drag but otherwise flawless. Tight lock up with perfect timing. 
  • Shipping cost: 25.00
  • Tech: CM110325.749
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. FFL is required.

Classic, light, and eminently usable — the Smith & Wesson Model 12-3 is a beautiful example of S&W’s K-frame Airweight revolver: 6 rounds of .38 Special in a slim, comfortable shooter that’s equally at home as a nostalgic range piece or a light carry revolver. With the original factory grips, clean bore and intact finish, this S&W is a smart buy for someone who wants a vintage S&W that shoots well and displays even better.

Price: $749.00

Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 12-3
Condition: Near Mint
Finish: Blued
Manufacture Date: 1979