Smith & Wesson Model 342 AirLite Ti Centennial .38 Special DAO Revolver, 1.88 in Barrel, Titanium Cylinder, J-Frame
The Smith & Wesson Model 342 AirLite Ti Centennial is a lightweight, 5-shot J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. Built in the 1998–2004 era and now discontinued, it pairs a titanium cylinder with an aluminum-alloy frame and a two-piece 1.88 in barrel featuring a stainless-steel liner. This DAO Centennial configuration uses an internal hammer and fixed sights, weighs approximately 12 oz unloaded, and carries the S&W guidance to use jacketed bullets (barrel marked "JACKETED"). This example has the internal lock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior surfaces show scattered scratches and blemishes. The front and rear sights have small dings.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory presentation case with fitted blue interior and AirLite Ti/Titanium branding
- Trigger lock with keys
This Model 342 is a Centennial-configuration J-frame with a double-action-only trigger and an internal, enclosed hammer. It offers a 5-round cylinder in .38 Special and fixed sights for a simple, reliable setup.
Construction emphasizes minimal weight: an aluminum-alloy frame in a silver/light gray finish pairs with a matte gray titanium cylinder. The cylinder features lightening scallops (two relief cuts per land) to further reduce mass while maintaining strength.
The barrel is a two-piece design with a stainless-steel liner housed within an aluminum shroud, measuring 1.88 in. The barrel is marked "JACKETED," reflecting S&W’s guidance to use jacketed bullets with this titanium-cylinder AirLite Ti model.
Sight elements are straightforward and durable: a pinned, ramped front sight with a serrated face and a fixed rear notch integral to the top strap. The compact black rubber boot-style grip with two finger grooves provides a secure hold without adding bulk. This U.S.-made variant is from the 1998–2004 production period and has an internal lock.