Model 38 Airweight

[creekstone]

A local guy has a nickel Model 38 Airweight 2" for sale. I have only seen photos, but it appears to be in like new condition. It has a pinned barrel, but does not have the flat latch or diamond grips. So, I assume it was made in the 70s or very early 80s. No box or papers. He's asking $400. Is that a good price? I'm very tempted!

 

[DRYHEAT]

IMHO, yes. That is one model of 38 I wish I had never sold. They are rarer than the blue models, especially in the shape you describe.
I would get it now!

 

[policerevolvercollector]

That is a good price. Those are great guns and you'll love it !
Please post some pics when you get it!

Have I "enabled" you enough yet???

 

[10mmillie]

I'd buy that in a heart beat. My blued 38-2 is my favorite revolver.

 

[mbliss57]

A nickel Model 38 is a rare sight. That is a good price for any model 38.
Look it over good but if it is mechanically sound $400 is a good price no matter what. Unless it is a new gun with lock... then it is an OK price.
BTW it could have been made as early as 1967 w/o diamond grips. What is the S/N on the butt plate. It's always possible (very) that it's an earlier gun that someone put non diamond grips on and sold the diamond grips for more $$....That happens more than people know. I love the J frames and the Bodyguards. Good price. If you can take a pic and get SN and post it we can help you more. If he is a local guy not an LGS he will probably wait a day or two.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Good price, but I would check for a crack on the frame below the barrel.
Been there, done that.....

Now have a older M49, no more alloy frames for me....

 

[Rpg]

Tell him I'll give him $100 more!

 

[RussellD]

RUN and get it quickly

 

[cwo4uscgret]

Gee, I had one for sale earlier...

S/N is AFB300X