Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight .38 Special +P J-Frame DAO Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, Matte Black, 5-Shot
The Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight is a micro-size, J-frame Centennial revolver chambered in .38 Special +P. It pairs an aluminum-alloy frame with a steel barrel and cylinder for a light, durable carry package at about 14.6 oz. This factory DAO configuration uses an internal, fully enclosed hammer and features a 1.875 in barrel, a 5-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and a uniform matte black finish. Made in the USA, it is rollmarked on the barrel for .38 S&W SPL +P.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in good shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight revolver
Built on the J-frame Centennial architecture, the 442-2 uses a fully enclosed internal hammer with a factory double-action-only trigger. The enclosed hammer configuration keeps the profile clean with no external spur.
The aluminum-alloy frame helps keep the unloaded weight to about 14.6 oz while the steel barrel and cylinder provide strength. Overall length is about 6.31 in, with a compact 1.875 in barrel that maintains the classic 5-shot format.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed rear gutter channel and an integral serrated front ramp. The revolver wears black synthetic boot-style grips with molded checkering for a firm hold. The 5-shot cylinder is fluted and finished to match the revolver's matte black color.
Chambered in .38 Special +P, the barrel is rollmarked ".38 S&W SPL +P." The model/engineering change "442-2" is stamped on the yoke cut, and the revolver shows matching serial numbers on the butt and yoke cut. Country of origin is USA.