Airweight was the name S & W gave to their early aluminum alloy frame handguns. I believe that they were all built on their "J" frame, hence the J prefix. If your handgun has an exposed hammer it is a Model 37 Chief Special Airweight, if the hammer is covered by a shroud it is a Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight. I believe that the model # should be visable by opening the the cylinder and looking at the point where the cylinder yoke indexes when the when closed.
1982
In order to answer your question correctly,I would need you to Identify your Smith and Wesson airweight pistol more.I would need the model number and serial number along with the overall condition of your firearm to give you a accurate value to your question.
The exact value of a used Smith and Wesson Airweight 38 SPL CTG is actually dependent upon a number of factors. Some of these things would be, exactly how used it is and the age of the firearm.
- 50-400 usd
Sounds to me that you have a smith and Wesson mod-12.These fine .38 special revolvers are selling for 200-300 dollars depending on the overall condition of the gun.
50-400 usd
Made in 1953. Model Numbers did not come into use unitl @ 1957. Sounds like you have a Chief Special Airweight. Later numbered as a Model 37.
You must call S&W, data not published yet.
In good to very good condition - about $150 - $200.
Up unitl @ 1957 model numbers were not used. Check inside the frame near the crane, it has a model number, it will be there.
In order to determine when it was shipped from the factory, the serial number must be provided. You could call Smith and Wesson and provide the serial number and they will tell you for free. You can request a letter from them for @ $50 USD that would also answer your question. The Blue Book of Gun Values has sn data in it and most book stores or libraries will have one.
That SN does not exist.