Exact revolver in pics. .38 Chief’s Special Airweight, model 37, no suffix. 103000 range serial = 1956, second year of numbered models. Traditional double and single action revolver with transfer bar. steel barrel, cylinder, and parts housed in a lightweight round J alloy frame, with walnut grips. 5 rounds .38 Special, no +P. 2 inch barrel pinned into frame with fixed sights.
.240 serrated trigger with matching hammer. Flat serrated thumb latch. 5 3/4 inches overall, 4 1/2 height, 1.31 cyl. dia. Domicile was Ramey Air Force Base jurisdiction area, Cold War defense against communists, then cartels. Minimal carbon, we estimate fired fewer than 100 rounds. 2 to 5 degrees hammer travel double action, 3 1/4 lb. single action pull with 20 degrees travel. No lateral cylinder play. .004 forcing cone gap. Polished blue and gloss black alloy finish with oil walnut grips. Surface detractions moderate, wear on side plate and one spot on cylinder. We rat it as Very Good, 80 to 85%, but photos should suffice. Transferable to C&Rs and to CA Civilians; no Non-C&R in MA. >>> (California) WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to $20 USPS Priority SFRB; $40 UPS 2nd day to C&Rs.