Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Spl. +P DAO J-Frame Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, Matte Silver
The Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is a J-Frame Centennial revolver with an enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation. This -2 variant includes the S&W internal lock and is rated for .38 Special +P. It combines a stainless steel barrel and cylinder with a matte silver aluminum alloy frame and features fixed sights with a high-visibility front insert.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss on the exterior.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual – Revolvers (Modern Style)
This 642-2 follows the Centennial enclosed-hammer design, delivering a double-action-only trigger in a streamlined J-Frame package. It holds five rounds in a fluted cylinder and uses a 1.875 in barrel, providing the classic Airweight profile in .38 Special.
The construction pairs a matte silver aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel and a matte stainless cylinder. The result is the familiar Airweight configuration with corrosion-resistant components where it matters most.
Sight details are straightforward and easy to use: a serrated ramp front sight with a red/orange insert and a topstrap gutter rear sight. The internal (enclosed) hammer maintains the DAO operation specified for this model.
This -2 variant includes the S&W internal lock. The revolver is rated for .38 Special +P, and it is made in the United States. It comes with a factory Smith & Wesson hard case and the current-style Safety & Instruction Manual for modern S&W revolvers.