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09-24-2018, 04:45 PM
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S&W Model 12-3 Airweight
My local pawn shop called me and said they got in a decent 12-3 but it was missing the cylinder latch/screw and would sell it to me for $275.00 OTD.
I knew I had a extra new OEM cylinder latch/screw for it so I went down, inspected the revolver, and bought it.
I cleaned it and installed the needed parts....GTG.
Serial # ABC8694 so i guess it was made around 1977 or after.
It has some wear but I'm quite happy with it. 
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09-24-2018, 07:27 PM
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Congrats on your new airweight! I also picked up a model 12-3 that's in great shape not long ago.
pictures are bad and the gun is oily and full of little hairs but you get the idea  Whats not to love about a snubie k frame airweight!
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09-24-2018, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by YouGotTheJuiceNowMan
Congrats on your new airweight! I also picked up a model 12-3 that's in great shape not long ago.
pictures are bad and the gun is oily and full of little hairs but you get the idea Whats not to love about a snubie k frame airweight! |
I would have preferred a round butt version like yours but it's not like you even see one out in the wild very often.
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09-24-2018, 07:48 PM
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I was not even looking for a model 12 and just happened upon it at a LGS. Does yours have a ribbed trigger? Mine does and I love it. Wish I had more smiths with that feature. In my short time of collecting Smiths I think this is the only model 12 I have ever seen for sale in my area.
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09-24-2018, 08:13 PM
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I was not even looking for a model 12 and just happened upon it at a LGS. Does yours have a ribbed trigger? Mine does and I love it. Wish I had more smiths with that feature. In my short time of collecting Smiths I think this is the only model 12 I have ever seen for sale in my area.
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Yeah, ribbed trigger and narrow hammer.
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09-24-2018, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by YouGotTheJuiceNowMan
Congrats on your new airweight! I also picked up a model 12-3 that's in great shape not long ago.
pictures are bad and the gun is oily and full of little hairs but you get the idea Whats not to love about a snubie k frame airweight! |
I've been thinking about selling a pristine 12-3 snubbie. What did you pay for yours?
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09-24-2018, 09:33 PM
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I've been thinking about selling a pristine 12-3 snubbie. What did you pay for yours?
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After tax and background I payed $480, it came with original grips but no box or paperwork. Also Id say it is in really good or excellent shape.
Someone else will likely chime in and give you a good idea what to ask for yours.
There is a model 12-2 for sale on the forum right now that has some character and he is asking $450 comes with an extra set of model 12 grips and a holster. Hope this helps
FS: Smith and Wesson Model 12-2
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09-24-2018, 09:40 PM
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Looks like the price hasn't changed much since I looked into it a couple years ago. Also, I'd say you got a pretty good deal. Thanks for the info.
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09-26-2018, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1srelluc
My local pawn shop called me and said they got in a decent 12-3 but it was missing the cylinder latch/screw and would sell it to me for $275.00 OTD.
I knew I had a extra new OEM cylinder latch/screw for it so I went down, inspected the revolver, and bought it.
I cleaned it and installed the needed parts....GTG.
Serial # ABC8694 so i guess it was made around 1977 or after.
It has some wear but I'm quite happy with it. |
Congratulations! I am no expert, but it looks good to me! Bob
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09-27-2018, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 1srelluc
My local pawn shop called me and said they got in a decent 12-3 but it was missing the cylinder latch/screw and would sell it to me for $275.00 OTD.
I knew I had a extra new OEM cylinder latch/screw for it so I went down, inspected the revolver, and bought it.
I cleaned it and installed the needed parts....GTG.
Serial # ABC8694 so i guess it was made around 1977 or after.
It has some wear but I'm quite happy with it. |
Much later than 1977. Probably mid 1982 or later.
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09-27-2018, 07:29 AM
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Much later than 1977. Probably mid 1982 or later.
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Well yeah, 1977 is when then the 12-3 started being made so it has to be '77 or later.
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