Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P J-Frame Revolver, 1.875" Barrel, DAO, Crimson Trace Lasergrips
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is a J-Frame Centennial with an enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation, factory-configured with S&W-branded Crimson Trace Lasergrips (SKU 163811). It pairs a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame with a stainless-steel barrel and cylinder, is rated for .38 Special +P, and features fixed sights and a 5-shot fluted cylinder. The revolver is in excellent condition with a clean, mirror-bright bore and sharp rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are some mild signs of wear and use, but the revolver is in great shape overall.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue hard case
- Black nylon pocket holster
- Factory paperwork envelope
The Model 642-2 is the Centennial variant of the J-Frame, using an internal (enclosed) hammer and DAO trigger for a snag-free profile. It is built on an aluminum-alloy frame for reduced weight, matched to a stainless-steel barrel and cylinder in a matte/satin finish pairing.
It is chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P ammunition. Capacity is five rounds in a fluted stainless cylinder. The ejector rod features a partial shroud and a knurled tip.
Factory sights include a serrated ramp front sight integral to the barrel and a fixed top-strap gutter rear. The gun uses S&W-branded Crimson Trace Lasergrips in black synthetic; a red laser was observed active.
Notable identifiers include the Airweight frame marking, S&W crest, and Springfield, MA rollmarks. The barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON .38 S & W SPL +P." This configuration corresponds to factory SKU 163811 (642 CT) and was made in the USA.