Smith & Wesson Model 649-3 Bodyguard Stainless .357 Magnum, Pre-Lock J-Frame, 2.13 in Barrel, 5-Shot DA/SA Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 649-3 Bodyguard Stainless is a compact, pre-lock J-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a stainless-steel frame, barrel, and cylinder. This example features the Bodyguard profile with an integral hammer shroud and exposed spur, a 2.13 inch barrel with a full underlug and shrouded ejector rod, and fixed sights. It is customized with a Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grip and is in very good condition with an excellent bore.
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 - Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanical Condition: Timing and lock-up is solid.
Specific Condition Notes: There is visible cylinder wear from use. Light scratches are present across the frame and barrel.
What’s Included
- Leather holster
- Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grip (installed)
This 649-3 is part of the Bodyguard series and uses the distinctive shrouded-hammer design with an exposed spur, allowing both double-action and single-action operation while maintaining the Bodyguard profile. The yoke cut is marked with the model designation 649-3.
Construction is all stainless steel for the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with a uniform stainless finish. The compact J-frame pairs with a 5-shot fluted cylinder, making this a small-frame .357 Magnum with a traditional DA/SA trigger system.
The 2.13 inch barrel features a full underlug and a shrouded ejector rod with a knurled tip. Sights are fixed, with a serrated ramp front and a rear groove in the topstrap for a clean, snag-resistant sight picture.
This revolver is customized with a Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grip, offering added purchase and control. Its mechanical condition is solid, and the bore is excellent, supporting confident performance with .357 Magnum.
As a pre-lock J-frame Bodyguard Stainless, this 649-3 combines desirable configuration details with durable materials and a compact footprint, all in a clean, well-maintained example.