Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 37
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1951
- Weight (Empty)0.553 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.38 Special
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Case Length29.3 mm
- Calibre Class.38
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire ModesDouble Action/Single Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
- Trigger TypeDouble Action/Single Action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity260 m/s
- Muzzle Energy270
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length50.8 mm
- Sight TypeFixed rear, front blade
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length158 mm
- Receiver MaterialAluminum
- Furniture MaterialWood or rubber
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1951
- Production End2006
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1951Production started
- 2006Production ended
75
years in service
55
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Smith & Wesson Model 37 
06 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
72REVOLVERS10EARLY COLD WAR · REVOLVERS966UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS64PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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