Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum model 340 M&P Centennial Air Lite 13.3 oz Night Sight NIB 357 Mag 38 Special CA OK

During World War II, pilots carried aluminum framed Smith & Wesson and Colt Revolvers known as the Air Crewman. The popularity of the Air Weight series continued after the war, as veterans and civilians alike demanded and carried the popular Smith & Wesson Chief's Special Airweight, Centennial Airweight, and Bodyguard Airweights in .38 Special caliber from the 1950s onward, with increasing demand for stainless finished pocket guns. It was not until the Millennial Year, however, that Smith & Wesson introduced its first .357 Magnum Air Lite, weighing in at only 12 ounces empty. The company achieved this new level of a combination of light weight and Magnum power by designing an aluminum and scandium alloy frame fitted with a stainless flame shield on the under side of the frame top strap directly above the barrel's forcing cone, and producing the cylinder out of black finished stainless on this 13.3 ounce variant. This, then, is the descendant of the 42 and 642 variants more than it is of the model 40. Photo shows a Brand New in box Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Airlite Military & Police Centennial, the M&P 340 with factory Trijicon Front Night Sight and steel cylinder that we had in stock at the turn of the year, 2009. The difference between this and the 340PD is less than 2 ounces. Factory specs are Double Action Only; caliber .357 Magnum; internal transfer bar safety with internal lock and two keys; 5 round capacity; Trijicon Tritium luminous front Night Sight and fixed notch rear sight; weight empty 13.5 ounces; Hogue / S&W Bantam boot style grip; black finish scandium alloy frame and black stainless cylinder. We recommend the double action only Centennial type revolvers like this one so that frightened home defenders will not get into the habit of backing the hammer when they suspect an intrusion. The only way this revolver will fire is with a firm, deliberate double action trigger pull. Replacement price on this revolver in our area is well over $800.00. We’re offering this one, however, for only $ 639.00>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $10 lower 48; $30 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority Mail, insured with Delivery Confirmation. Offers to buy must be for the registered user with his/her own money. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that smells like felony straw purchase. MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped same day. 7 day hold on checks. FFL transmissions ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name on there. We offer 7 day money back on used guns and items, but No Returns on New in Box guns or on Lay-aways or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. New guns have factory warranties and we are not a warranty station. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Internet phone hours 8:30 – 4:30 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup available. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We consider trade offers: blue & walnut; Blue &Stainless revolvers; good quality autos; US Gold & Silver; traditional guns in excellent condition.