Smith & Wesson .38 Spl Model 37 Blue 3” Square 1968 Good C&R CA OK Revolver

$419.00

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SKU: HG0477 Category: Brand: Smith & Wesson

Exact revolver is Smith & Wesson .38 Airweight Chief’s Special, numbered model 37, no suffix. 649000 range serial =1968 Bangor Punta. Traditional double and single action small revolver. Steel barrel, cylinder, hammer, trigger, internal parts in a lightweight alloy framewith walnut service grips. J frame Square Butt. 5 rounds .38 Special, not designed for any +P loads. Barrel is 3inch standard tapered, pinned into the frame. Sights are serrated blade front with fixed notch rear..240 serrated trigger with matching hammer. 1.31 inch cylinder dia.; 7 1/2 in length; 4 1/4 height; weight 14.8 ounces empty. 1-2 degrees hammer travel on double action; 15 on single action with 3 pound pull. Negligible lateral play; .003 forcing cone gap. Minimal carbon deposits. Service history from Ramey Air Force Base against Castro &Cartels. We estimate fired fewer than 100 times. Bore and cylinder chambers are all bright and clean. Finish is polished surface blued steel, with matte sight area, gloss black alloy, and color casehardened trigger and hammer. Surface detractions are extensive, whitened wear to the backstrap area, scouring on the side plate, edge wear, heavy freckling to the cylinder and barrel sides, and grip wear. We rate this3 inch Chief as only Good Condition, 65 to 70%  vicinity by our estimate, but photos ought to suffice.           Transferable to Eligible California Civilians due to its age and C&R Status. not transferable to non-C&R civilians in Massachusetts.