Smith & Wesson Model 12-2 Airweight .38 Special 2" Nickel Square Butt Revolver

The Smith & Wesson Model 12-2 Airweight is a lightweight, six-shot .38 Special revolver built on the K-frame pattern with an aluminum alloy frame. This example features a 2-inch barrel, nickel finish, square butt frame, and checkered wood grips with Smith & Wesson medallions, giving it the classic look of a vintage carry revolver.

This Model 12-2 shows visible finish wear, handling marks, and age-related spotting, especially around the cylinder, frame, barrel, and controls. The nickel finish still gives the revolver a sharp collector look, while the short barrel and Airweight construction make it a desirable configuration for collectors of classic Smith & Wesson snub-nose revolvers. The photos do not show a box or paperwork.

Model 12 revolvers were produced in both 2-inch and 4-inch barrel lengths, in blue or nickel finish, and with either square or round butt configurations, making this 2-inch nickel square butt example a noteworthy variation. It is a strong fit for collectors, vintage revolver enthusiasts, and buyers looking for a classic lightweight Smith & Wesson with old-school character.

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