Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P, 1.875 in Barrel, DAO, Matte Silver, 5-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is a Centennial J-frame in excellent condition, combining an aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder. It is a double-action-only revolver with an enclosed hammer and fixed sights, and the barrel is marked for .38 Special +P. It comes with its factory case, owner's manual, and a factory test envelope dated 06-01-04.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver appears very well maintained and carefully handled throughout.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case
- Owner's manual
- Factory fired case/test envelope (dated 06-01-04)
The 642-2 is the Centennial variant of the J-frame with an enclosed hammer and double-action-only trigger, designed for smooth operation without external protrusions. This example has the internal lock configuration and is identified by product/part number 163810.
Construction pairs a matte silver aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel 1.875 in barrel and a stainless steel 5-shot fluted cylinder, both in a matching matte silver finish. The barrel is marked .38 Special +P, reflecting its factory chambering and rating.
Sight configuration is fixed, with an integral serrated ramp front sight and a top-strap groove rear. A short underlug and a knurled ejector-rod tip support positive extraction. Black checkered synthetic boot-style grips provide a compact, two-finger hold.
Factory notes indicate 5-groove, right-hand rifling on the test label. Typical dimensions are approximately 14.6 oz in weight and 6.3 in overall length. This U.S.-made revolver includes its original blue plastic case, owner's manual, and documentation with the factory test envelope dated 06-01-04.