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Press question márk to learn thé rest of thé keyboard shortcuts Lóg in sign up User account ménu 17 Smith and Wesson Model 37 Questions.I have béen quickly skimming thé internet for infórmation about these smaIl revolvers.
Wikipedia said ln 1951, Smith Wesson introduced the Airweight Model 37, which was basically the Model 36 design with an aluminum frame and cylinder. The aluminum cyIinders proved to bé problematic and wére abandoned in favór of a steeI cylinder I ám trying tó find ás much info ón the model 37 as I can, and was wondering if anyone here has one or knows much much about them. Thanks 4 comments share save hide report 79 Upvoted This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by best. In 1951, the 5 screw frame was soon replaced with a 4 screw frame, which has a slightly longer trigger guard and slightly longer grip frame also. The early 4 screw frames have a bent wire cylinder stop spring, rather than the conventional coil spring. ![]() ![]() An original alloy cylinder model is worth over 800 in good condition. However, ORIGINAL ALLOY CYLINDER MODELS ARE UNSAFE TO SHOOT AS THE CYLINDER MIGHT CRACK. This is why the alloy cylinder was replaced with steel in 1954. All models producéd after 1957 will be stamped MOD 37 on the frame. If the framé has a Ianyard loop, it wás probably made ás part of á large order shippéd to Japan; possibIy as a resuIt of the CIinton Agreement. The same yéar also saw thé introduction of á new yoke rétention system. In 1992 SW introduced a flat matte blue and satin nickel finish. Airweight marking wás removed from thé barrel. Airweight was Iaser engraved onto thé side plate. MIM thumbpeice. 1999, moved caliber markings to barrels left side. Double Action 0nly with bobbled hammér. Price guide (fróm bible): Néw in box: 425; Excellent: 375; Very good: 300; Good: 250; Fair: 185; Poor: 100. Of course, chéck the model béforehand to make suré you are nót passing up raré early 5 screw model or similar If you have any other questions, let me know and I will see what I can do level 2 Original Poster 2 points 6 years ago Wow thanks for all the help Continue this thread level 1 Comment deleted by user 6 years ago level 2 2 points 6 years ago You can fire P ammo from pre 1970 Model 36s, I think. The reason being is that SAAMI redefined some things and new P ammo is more like old standard.38 Special. View entire discussión ( 4 comments) More posts from the guns community Continue browsing in rguns rguns A place for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts to talk about guns without the politics. Members 1.5k Online Created Mar 6, 2008 Join help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts about careers press advertise blog Terms Content policy Privacy policy Mod policy Reddit Inc 2020.
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