Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight .38 Special +P DAO J-Frame Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, Matte Black
The Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight is a compact, DAO J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P. This Centennial-pattern model features an enclosed hammer, an aluminum alloy frame with a matte black finish, and a 1.875 inch steel barrel. It comes in very good condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore, and includes the factory case, original manual, and an additional pink boot-style grip. Made in the United States, this example corresponds to S&W SKU 150469.
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 Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson blue plastic factory hard case
- Original manual
- Smith & Wesson pink rubber boot-style grip (not installed)
This Model 442-2 follows the J-frame Centennial pattern with an internal, enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation. It is a 5-shot .38 Special revolver rated for +P ammunition and built around a compact 1.875 inch barrel, making it a practical Airweight configuration.
The frame is aluminum alloy with a matte black finish, paired with a steel barrel and a steel cylinder finished to match. The DAO action uses a smooth trigger, consistent with the model’s enclosed-hammer design.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed serrated ramp front sight and an integral top-strap rear groove. The revolver wears black rubber boot-style grips with a pebble texture and S&W medallions, and it also includes an additional pink boot-style grip.
The factory case label confirms the model designation and S&W SKU 150469. This U.S.-made revolver aligns with the well-known Airweight series features, including the internal key lock and Centennial-style profile.