Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P J-Frame Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, DAO, 5-Shot
The Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is a lightweight J-frame Centennial revolver with a fully enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation. Built with an aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel barrel and cylinder, it is chambered for .38 Special +P and features a compact 1.875-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a round-butt grip frame. This example is a functional, well-used revolver with the 642-2 engineering change marking in the yoke.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are visible on the metal surfaces. Finish loss appears in several high-contact areas. Carbon scoring is present on the cylinder and breech from normal firing. Overall, it is a typical well-used example in functional condition.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P revolver
The 642-2 is part of the S&W J-frame Centennial line, identifiable by its fully enclosed hammer and double-action-only trigger. The internal hammer eliminates snag points while maintaining a consistent DAO pull. The yoke is marked "642-2" to denote the engineering change.
Its Airweight construction pairs an aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, all in a matte silver finish. The 1.875-inch barrel keeps the profile compact while retaining standard S&W markings and the factory "Airweight" script.
This micro-size revolver uses a fluted 5-shot cylinder with a short underlug and a knurled ejector-rod tip for positive extraction. The round-butt grip frame is fitted with black textured synthetic boot grips bearing S&W medallions.
Sights are fixed, with an integral serrated front ramp and a rear groove. The revolver is rated for .38 Special +P, offering expanded ammunition options within its compact, lightweight J-frame platform. An internal lock is present as a safety feature.