Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P DAO J-Frame, 1.875 in Barrel, 5-Shot - Box, Manual & Paperwork
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is a Centennial-style, double-action-only J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P. It combines a silver aluminum-alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, a 1.875 inch barrel, and a five-shot cylinder. It comes with its matching factory box, manual, and inspection envelope, and is fitted with checkered laminated-wood boot grips with S&W medallions.
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: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson blue factory cardboard box with matching end label (Model 642, 1 7/8, SKU 151186)
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual — Revolvers (Modern Style)
- Factory envelope with matching inspection label; note: rifling char 5 RH; dated 07-17-2012
- Smith & Wesson checkered laminated-wood boot grips with S&W medallions (installed)
The 642-2 is a Centennial-style enclosed-hammer J-frame built for double-action-only operation. This configuration provides a consistent DAO trigger and an enclosed hammer, with a five-shot cylinder chambered in .38 Special and marked for +P on the barrel.
Construction pairs a silver aluminum-alloy frame and receiver with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, all in matching silver finish. The 1.875 inch barrel features a partial underlug and a knurled ejector-rod tip.
Sights are fixed, with an integral serrated ramp front sight and a fixed rear topstrap groove. The factory envelope notes 5-groove right-hand rifling.
Safety features include an internal keyed lock, with the lock hole positioned above the cylinder latch. The revolver is part of S&W’s Airweight series and is made in the USA.
This example is cataloged under S&W SKU 151186 and includes its matching factory box, manual, and inspection envelope dated 07-17-2012, aligning with the 1 7/8 inch barrel designation and +P rating.