Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight Centennial .38 Special +P, 1.875 in, DAO, Matte Black, 5-Shot Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 442-2 Airweight Centennial is a micro-size, double-action-only revolver built for discreet, snag-free carry. It features an aluminum alloy frame with a matte black finish, a stainless steel barrel, and a carbon steel cylinder. This example is rated for .38 Special +P, includes factory markings from Springfield, Massachusetts, and is California compliant.
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.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial handling marks are present on the exterior finish.
What’s Included
- Houston clip-on IWB soft holster
- Smith & Wesson factory blue plastic hard case
- Smith & Wesson envelope with inspection card
This 442-2 uses the Centennial enclosed-hammer design for a smooth, snag-free draw, paired with a double-action-only trigger system. The internal key lock is integrated for additional security as specified by the factory.
The revolver combines an aluminum alloy frame in matte black with a stainless steel barrel and a black-finished carbon steel, five-shot fluted cylinder. It uses a short, knurled ejector rod and a 1.875 in barrel, keeping the package compact and easy to manage.
Chambered in .38 Special and rated for .38 Special +P, it is set up with fixed iron sights: a serrated ramp front and an integral rear notch. Black synthetic boot grips with checkering and finger grooves provide a secure, hand-filling hold in a small footprint.
Markings include SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A. and the S&W crest, with the model designation 442-2 stamped in the yoke cut. This revolver was made in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, and is listed as compliant for California.