Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight .38 Special +P DAO Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, 5-Shot, Matte Silver
The Smith & Wesson 642-1 Airweight is a lightweight, double-action-only .38 Special revolver with a Centennial-style enclosed hammer. This example features an aluminum-alloy frame with a matte silver finish, a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, fixed sights, and a five-shot fluted cylinder rated for +P ammunition. It is made in the United States and shows no internal key-lock hole, with clear 642-1 model marking inside the yoke cut.
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: There are light signs of handling and wear, including a few small surface scratches.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight revolver
The 642-1 uses an aluminum-alloy frame to keep weight down while pairing a stainless steel barrel and a matte stainless, fluted cylinder for durability. The matte silver finish complements the enclosed-hammer profile and reduces glare.
This DAO revolver uses the Centennial-style internal hammer for a snag-resistant draw and consistent double-action trigger use. It is chambered in .38 Special and is rated for +P ammunition, offering flexibility in defensive loads.
The barrel measures 1.875 in, and the revolver carries five rounds in its fluted cylinder. Sights are fixed, with a serrated ramped front and a top-strap groove/notch rear for a simple, reliable sight picture.
Factory-style details include the black textured rubber boot grip with S&W logo medallion, Springfield, MA and S&W U.S.A. markings, and the 642-1 model stamp inside the yoke cut. No internal key-lock hole is present on the frame.