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SMITH & WESSON 37, "CHIEF'S SPECIAL AIRWEIGHT", NO DASH, CAL. .38 Spl.

SMITH & WESSON Model 37 "Chief’s Special Airweight" revolver, No Dash, calibre .38 SPL, made in 1962

Price

799 €

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Manufacturer
SMITH & WESSON, USA
SKU
SW-37-001

Description

Brief history – Smith & Wesson Model 37 "CHIEF'S SPECIAL AIRWEIGHT" no-dash, 1962

The Smith & Wesson Model 37, known as the Chief’s Special Airweight, was introduced in 1951 as a lightweight version of the Model 36. It is built on the compact J-frame, with the frame in aluminium alloy and a steel barrel and cylinder, and is chambered in .38 Special. It has a 5-round cylinder, a single- and double-action mechanism, fixed sights and, in the standard configuration, a barrel of approximately 2".

The 1962 example belongs to early no-dash production and features a pinned barrel, a classic finish and “diamond Magna” wooden grips. Certain internal changes to the hammer mechanism were made in the same year.

Thanks to its low weight and compact dimensions, the Model 37 became one of the best-known Airweight revolvers for discreet carry. Early, original and well-preserved examples are of greater collector interest than later variants.

Indicative market valuation

  • good condition, with normal signs of use: 450–600 EUR;

  • very good to excellent condition and fully original: 650–800 EUR;

  • near new, with numbered grips, original box and documents: 850–1,050 EUR.

The general average for used Model 37 examples is approximately 400–450 USD, but a classic-production no-dash Model 37 in excellent condition and with its original packaging is offered considerably higher, at around 950 USD.

Recommended catalogue price, fully original and in excellent condition, with correctly numbered grips and no refurbishment: 795 EUR.

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