Charter Arms Undercover Lite .38 Special, 2" 5-Shot DA/SA Snubnose Revolver, Red Anodized Alloy Frame with Black Steel Cylinder
This Charter Arms Undercover Lite stands out with its lightweight aluminum-alloy frame in a red anodized finish paired with black steel components. It is a compact, 5-shot .38 Special revolver with a 2" barrel, DA/SA operation, and fixed sights. Notable features include a push-forward cylinder latch, a full-length ejector rod with a short underlug, and molded rubber finger-groove grips. It comes with the factory paperwork, fired test casing, and an inspection tag dated 7/24/12.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The cylinder has patches of pitting.
What’s Included
- Charter Arms factory paperwork/documentation
- Charter Arms factory inspection tag/slip
- Factory fired test casing
The Undercover Lite pairs an aluminum-alloy frame with steel where it counts: the barrel and 5-shot cylinder. The red anodized frame contrasts with the black components for a distinctive factory finish. Its compact, small-frame profile and 2" barrel keep it streamlined and easy to manage.
This model uses a double-action/single-action system with an exposed, checkered hammer spur, giving the option for either mode of fire. A push-forward cylinder latch offers a familiar control layout, and the full-length ejector rod is partially shrouded by a short underlug for positive extraction.
Sights are fixed and straightforward: an integral, serrated ramp front sight and a top-strap trench rear. The molded black rubber finger-groove grips with Charter Arms medallions provide a secure, hand-filling hold.
The steel barrel is cut with 8-groove rifling and a 1:16 twist, tailored for .38 Special. This configuration supports consistent bullet stabilization in a snubnose format.
Factory identification for this configuration is MPN 53824. An included Charter Arms inspection tag dated 7/24/12 provides additional factory provenance for this example.