Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +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 a fully enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation. This example features a matte silver aluminum-alloy frame paired with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, and it is rated for .38 Special +P. Fixed sights, the internal key lock, and the 642-2 engineering change marking on the crane round out a carry-sized package made in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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 small blemishes are present on the matte silver finish.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight revolver
The Model 642-2 is built on S&W’s J-frame Centennial design with an enclosed hammer and double-action-only trigger. This configuration supports snag-free draws and consistent trigger pulls, with the -2 engineering change marked on the crane.
It pairs an aluminum-alloy frame in matte silver with a stainless steel barrel and a matte stainless cylinder. The combination delivers the Airweight’s hallmark reduced weight with the durability of stainless steel in the barrel and cylinder.
Chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P, the cylinder holds five rounds. The 1.875 in barrel keeps the package compact while maintaining excellent bore condition and sharp rifling as noted.
Sights are fixed, with a serrated ramp front and a square-notch rear integral to the topstrap. The revolver wears two-piece wood stocks with extended finger grooves, an exposed backstrap, and a cross-screw retainer for a secure, controllable hold.
Additional features include the internal key lock and a matte silver overall finish. This revolver was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.