Charter Arms Undercover Lite DAO .38 Special Revolver – 2-Inch, 12 oz, Matte Black, 5-Shot
This Undercover Lite DAO puts Charter Arms’ long-running snub-nose heritage into an exceptionally light 12-ounce, all-metal package. Built on a one-piece 7075-T6 aluminum frame with steel barrel and cylinder, it offers a rugged, made-in-Connecticut build, a bobbed-hammer double-action-only system, and safe carry with all five chambers loaded thanks to an integral transfer bar.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling wear with a few small surface scratches on the matte anodized frame.
What’s Included
- Original case
- Holster
The DAO (double-action-only) mechanism teams with a bobbed hammer, eliminating snag points and streamlining the draw for concealed carry.
A 2-inch steel barrel with an integral ejector-rod shroud partners with the recessed, five-shot steel cylinder to manage +P .38 Special loads while keeping weight minimal.
The one-piece aluminum frame has no side plate, increasing structural rigidity and reducing parts count. Matte black anodizing on the frame contrasts subtly with the dark-gray steel cylinder for a unified, low-glare finish.
Fixed sights comprise a serrated ramp front and a square-notch groove milled into the top strap, delivering snag-free simplicity that stays on target at typical defensive distances.
Charter Arms machines every component in Shelton, Connecticut, continuing a lineage that began with the original 1965 Undercover revolver and maintaining full U.S. production.