Smith & Wesson Pre-37 Airweight Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Cylinder 5-Shot Non-Recessed Blued Used - J1001
Smith & Wesson Pre-37 Airweight Chief's Special J Frame .38 Special Cylinder — Blued
Part # J1001 | Used | Pre-Model Number Era | Serial # 14234
Factory Smith & Wesson used blued 5-shot cylinder for the J Frame Pre-37 Airweight Chief's Special revolver chambered in .38 Special. The Pre-37 is the pre-model-number designation for the J Frame Airweight Centennial produced before S&W adopted model numbers in 1957–58. Gunsmith installation recommended.
Note: This is a non-recessed cylinder — an important distinction from later recessed-chamber variants. Verify your revolver's cylinder type before ordering.
Compatibility:
- Frame: J Frame
- Model: Pre-37 (Airweight Chief's Special / pre-model-number era)
- Caliber: .38 Special
Specifications:
- Chambers: 5-shot
- Chamber Style: Non-recessed
- Finish: Blued
- Serial Number: 14234
- Era: Pre-1957 (pre-model-number)
- Condition: Used
- OEM: Factory Smith & Wesson part
Note: Disassembly and installation by a qualified gunsmith is recommended. Pre-model-number cylinders may vary — verify fit with your specific revolver before installation.
How to find your model number: Swing out the cylinder and check behind the yoke on the frame. Model numbers began in 1957–58. If no model number is present, your revolver may be a pre-model-number variant — contact us with your serial number for assistance.