Smith & Wesson Announces No-Lock Classic Series Revolvers

Smith & Wesson expands revolver lineup for 2025 with three new Classic Series No-Lock revolvers.

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posted on March 10, 2025
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Smith & Wesson’s new No Lock Classic Model 10 K-Frame revolver is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a six-round capacity. MSRP is $919.
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Smith & Wesson has released three Classic Series No-Lock revolvers, including a Model 36, Model 10 and Model 19.

No-Lock Classic revolver
The Model 19 No-Lock Classic K-Frame revolver is chambered in .357 Mag. and has a six-round capacity. MSRP is $1,099.

 

Leading off this new revolver lineup is the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic, a J-Frame chambered in .38 Special +P that has a five-shot capacity and 1.88-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, plus an integral slot-in-frame rear sight and a classic checkered wood grip. Additionally, the design also incorporates a blued carbon steel frame and cylinder.

Moving on to the K-Frames, this series offers two six-shot revolvers, the Smith & Wesson Model 10 Classic chambered in .38 Special +P, as well as the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic chambered in .357 Magnum.

The new Model 10 includes a four-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, an integral slot-in-frame rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, and high-grade Tyler Gun Works walnut grips.

If you prefer a .357 magnum, the new Model 19 Classic is a great one add to the collection. It features a 4.25-inch barrel with a red ramp insert front sight, adjustable black blade rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, along with a checkered wood grip.

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The new Smith & Wesson Model 36 No-Lock Classic J-Frame is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a five-shot capacity. MSRP: $849.

 

While all three of the new Classic Series revolvers are unique, they also share similarities. Some features shared across the series include a traditional frame with no internal lock, a single- or double-action firing capability and smooth trigger pull.

More from Smith & Wesson: “Crafted with the finest materials and precision engineering, this new line of revolvers displays iconic features, now enhanced to meet the demands of today’s shooters. Experience the perfect blend of timeless elegance and cutting-edge technology with Smith & Wesson Classics, and elevate your collection with unmatched quality and heritage.”

MSRP for the Model 36 is $849. As for the Model 10, the price is $979 and the Model 19 is $1,099. Learn more about Smith & Wesson’s new No-Lock Classic Series revolvers at smith-wesson.com.

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