Smith & Wesson Model 649 Bodyguard Stainless .38 Special No-Dash, 2-inch J-Frame Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 649 Bodyguard Stainless is a no-dash, pre-1988 J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. It features the classic Bodyguard shrouded-hammer profile with an exposed, checkered spur, a 2-inch stainless barrel, and a five-shot cylinder. As a .38 Special-only configuration that preceded later .357 Magnum variants, this stainless, round-butt example from the 1980s carries strong appeal for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 649 Bodyguard Stainless .38 Special revolver (no-dash)
- Installed Pachmayr rubber grips with gold medallions
The Model 649 Bodyguard Stainless is a compact, stainless steel J-frame with a 2-inch barrel and five-round cylinder, designed for dependable carry and straightforward operation. This no-dash variant is from the 1980s and is identified by the .38 Special-only chambering that came before the later .357 Magnum versions.
Its Bodyguard profile combines a shrouded hammer with an exposed, checkered spur, allowing single-action cocking while remaining snag-resistant. The revolver operates in double-action/single-action and uses a round-butt J-frame for compact dimensions.
The sighting system is fixed, with a serrated ramp front sight and a top-strap rear groove. The ejector rod remains exposed, paired with a short under-barrel lug. Factory markings include "TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT.
OFF." and "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The yoke cut is stamped "MOD. 649."
Constructed with a stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, this example is finished in stainless throughout. It is fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr rubber grips featuring gold medallions.