Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight .38 Special +P DAO J-Frame Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, Matte Black, 5-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight is a Centennial-style, double-action-only J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P. It pairs an aluminum alloy frame with a steel barrel and 5-shot fluted cylinder, all finished in matte black. Notable features include the enclosed internal hammer for a snag-free profile, an internal keyed lock, fixed sights with a serrated front ramp, and S&W-branded textured synthetic boot grips. The barrel is marked .38 S&W SPL +P, and the frame is marked 442-2, identifying the -2 engineering-change variant.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. Refer to photos for a close look at the exterior surfaces and edges.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight revolver
The Airweight aluminum alloy frame keeps weight down while retaining strength where it matters with a steel barrel and steel cylinder. The matte black finish is consistent across the frame, barrel, and cylinder for a uniform appearance.
This 442-2 uses a double-action-only mechanism with an internal, enclosed hammer in the Centennial pattern, providing a smooth-face trigger and a snag-free profile. An internal keyed lock is positioned above the cylinder latch.
The 1.875-inch steel barrel is marked .38 S&W SPL +P, and the revolver features a 5-shot fluted cylinder. A short, knurled ejector rod works with a partially shrouded underlug.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed integral serrated front ramp and a fixed rear notch in the topstrap with a serrated sighting channel. S&W-branded textured synthetic boot grips complete the micro-size package.