The model 37 is an excellent revolver. I regularly pocket carry one. Obtained two of them in 2005 that were from a canceled Japanese police contract. Thankfully they don't have the internal lock.
Hey guy. No need to apologize re: “Chiefs Special” at all. Primarily because you were right the first time. I have an original S&W Model 37 Airweight. Was my Dad’s bought brand new in 1965. I have the box, paperwork, cleaning kit, etc. everything that came with it new. Bet that revolver hasn’t been fired 20 times in its life. Looks brand new. But lemme tell you about the serial number matching S&W box. It says “Chiefs Special” right on the box. You are correct when you say S&W models 36 AND 37 were “Chiefs Special”. Not just the 36.
He's right, it is a 36 Chief Speci in alloy, hence the 37. My ex GF had one, and the owner's manual says S&W Model 37 airweight Chief Special. (Order of words may be different)
they did make a Model 37 air with aluminum cyl sold on the market i have one which is great and my sister has one that did fracture. used to carry mine as off duty and back up in the early 80s still wifes defense now as it fits her small hands and loves it. I reload and load it light.
that was the baby aircrewman project that they were working on at the time. they recalled them and replaced the cylinders with steel ones and sent them back to customers. ( the Air Force just destroyed them because that wasn't their money that they used to buy them with).
I would LOVE to have that. I usually carry a snub in my pocket. and the M37 would be nice. but I never see one for sale. have to contend with my M642. the M37 with an aluminum cylinder was made for trials and called the Baby Aircrewmen. they released them to the public as the airweight. then recalled them and replaced the cylinder with steel ones and sent them back to the customers.
Hi, can you show where the model markings of the model 37, I'm confused what model my SW revolver is, but what I see when i open the cylinder and marked on the yoke is "Mod 37". TIA
I think it’s a factory finish. Since it was made in 1985, it would not really require re-finishing before 10-15 years. It wasn’t very common to re-nickel something in the late 90’s or later. Also, unfortunately, in the mid 80’s Smith’s finish quality slipped a little and that would account for the few suspicions you mentioned.
I usually don’t do this, but I’ve scoured the internet looking and can’t find an answer, but if I were to give you a serial number of an identical revolver, could you tell me about what year it was made? It’s a 7 digit serial number which starts with the letter J followed by six numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Howdy Sleeping! I can’t do it myself as I don’t have the book, however you can email Smith and Wesson and they will tell you the year. They’ve always gotten back to me within a day or two when I emailed them. Thanks for watching!
Nice piece. I carry my blued Model 37 daily. Love it.
Sounds nice!! I have a beautiful model 38 that I need to do a video on. Thanks for watching!!
The model 37 is an excellent revolver. I regularly pocket carry one. Obtained two of them in 2005 that were from a canceled Japanese police contract. Thankfully they don't have the internal lock.
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Hey guy. No need to apologize re: “Chiefs Special” at all. Primarily because you were right the first time. I have an original S&W Model 37 Airweight. Was my Dad’s bought brand new in 1965. I have the box, paperwork, cleaning kit, etc. everything that came with it new. Bet that revolver hasn’t been fired 20 times in its life. Looks brand new. But lemme tell you about the serial number matching S&W box. It says “Chiefs Special” right on the box. You are correct when you say S&W models 36 AND 37 were “Chiefs Special”. Not just the 36.
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He's right, it is a 36 Chief Speci in alloy, hence the 37. My ex GF had one, and the owner's manual says S&W Model 37 airweight Chief Special. (Order of words may be different)
they did make a Model 37 air with aluminum cyl sold on the market i have one which is great and my sister has one that did fracture. used to carry mine as off duty and back up in the early 80s still wifes defense now as it fits her small hands and loves it. I reload and load it light.
Thanks for watching!!
that was the baby aircrewman project that they were working on at the time. they recalled them and replaced the cylinders with steel ones and sent them back to customers. ( the Air Force just destroyed them because that wasn't their money that they used to buy them with).
Roll marks look clean and crisp, so I too would lean towards it being a factory finish. Enjoy!
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I would LOVE to have that. I usually carry a snub in my pocket. and the M37 would be nice. but I never see one for sale. have to contend with my M642. the M37 with an aluminum cylinder was made for trials and called the Baby Aircrewmen. they released them to the public as the airweight. then recalled them and replaced the cylinder with steel ones and sent them back to the customers.
Oddly enough my first J frame Smith ever was a model 37, just not chromed like this one. Love them.... Thanks for watching!!
Super clean old revolver 👍🏻 I’m not an expert but the finish looks factory for sure
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My father has the same gun but 3 inch barrel,...yes it's the original nickel finish,...his has an excellent nickel finish. Good video 👍
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Beautiful revolver
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Do you know what its muzzle velocity is by any chance?
Sure don't, but Paul Harrel has done some snub nose ballistic videos that will tell you. Check them out... Thanks for watching!!
@@HillbillyMusings Thanks.
She’s a real beauty . Love the snubbies thanks
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Hi, can you show where the model markings of the model 37, I'm confused what model my SW revolver is, but what I see when i open the cylinder and marked on the yoke is "Mod 37". TIA
Its on the yoke, visible when you open the cylinder. Thanks for watching!!
I think it’s a factory finish. Since it was made in 1985, it would not really require re-finishing before 10-15 years. It wasn’t very common to re-nickel something in the late 90’s or later. Also, unfortunately, in the mid 80’s Smith’s finish quality slipped a little and that would account for the few suspicions you mentioned.
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Does it have a N stamped on the face of the cylinder?
Yes sir it sure does, which I've since learned does designate factory nickel. Thanks for watching!!
Very common for smith to replate nickel pistols, especially revolvers, i have sent 2 back myself.
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I usually don’t do this, but I’ve scoured the internet looking and can’t find an answer, but if I were to give you a serial number of an identical revolver, could you tell me about what year it was made? It’s a 7 digit serial number which starts with the letter J followed by six numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Howdy Sleeping! I can’t do it myself as I don’t have the book, however you can email Smith and Wesson and they will tell you the year. They’ve always gotten back to me within a day or two when I emailed them. Thanks for watching!
@@HillbillyMusings Thank you! Take care!
Very high probability that the finish is factory, based on the age and grip condition.
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I have one just like that one
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original nickel finishes do get like that after a while.
get some METAL GLOW and polish it and it will get a nice shine
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I'll try that, Thanks for watching!!
They did t make them with an aluminum cylinder the ones manufactured were never sold
Look it up
Yep, I believe they were for pilot survival kits as I recall, never sold, very rare to see one. Thanks for watching!
@@HillbillyMusings from what I read the test fires got narly with +p and at that time they needed to handle continuously +p+
@@bobbylucky842 j frame never made no aluminum k frame