Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight Centennial .38 Special +P DAO Revolver, 1.88 in Barrel, No Internal Lock, Matte Silver, 5-Round
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight Centennial is a J-Frame, double-action-only revolver chambered in .38 Special +P with a 1.88 inch (1 7/8 inch) barrel. It features the factory no internal lock configuration (SKU 103810), an enclosed hammer, and a matte silver finish over an aluminum alloy frame with stainless-steel barrel and cylinder. Made in the USA and marked SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A., it comes with its factory box, manual, and fired casing, plus a black leather holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in great shape overall. Minor scratches and small blemishes are present. There is blemishing on the top strap. The action is smooth with tight lockup. Minor scorch marks are present on the cylinder from normal use.
What's Included
- Black leather holster with retention strap
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual – Revolvers (Modern Style)
- Factory fired casing in S&W envelope
- Smith & Wesson factory box (blue) with model/serial label
The 642-1 is the Centennial variant of the J-Frame line, built with a double-action-only, enclosed-hammer design. It holds five rounds of .38 Special +P and is configured for reliable daily use with a simple, consistent trigger pull.
Construction pairs a matte silver aluminum alloy frame with a stainless-steel barrel and cylinder, also in a matte silver finish. This Airweight configuration is part of the series known for its aluminum-alloy frame combined with steel barrel and cylinder.
Sight setup is fixed, with a serrated ramp front sight and a rear notch milled into the topstrap. The revolver wears black synthetic boot grips with S&W medallions.
This example is the factory no internal lock version (mfg part number 103810), marked SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A., and manufactured in the USA. Barrel length is 1.88 inch (commonly referenced as 1 7/8 inch).