Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight .38 Special +P J-Frame Revolver, DAO, 1.875 in, Matte Silver
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-1 Airweight is a DAO Centennial-pattern J-Frame revolver chambered in .38 Special with +P barrel marking. It pairs a matte silver aluminum-alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel and five-shot fluted cylinder, all in a compact, micro-size format. Fixed sights, an enclosed hammer, and S&W factory grip panels complete a clean, purpose-built configuration made in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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 Notes: Shows very light evidence of prior handling. The bore is bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- No case included
- HKS Model 36 speedloader
The Model 642-1 follows the S&W Centennial pattern with an internal, enclosed hammer and double-action-only operation. Its five-shot fluted cylinder and short 1.875-inch barrel keep the package compact while maintaining traditional J-Frame handling.
Construction features include a matte silver aluminum-alloy frame combined with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, both finished to match. The barrel has a short underlug and a partially shrouded ejector rod for streamlined function.
Sighting is fixed, with a serrated ramp front and a top-strap groove rear. The smooth trigger face supports the DAO mechanism, and there is no internal key-lock port on the frame.
Factory grip panels are black synthetic with S&W logos, fitted to a round-butt J-Frame with the backstrap exposed. Markings include "SMITH & WESSON" and ".38 S&W SPL +P" on the barrel; "Airweight," S&W Trade Mark logos on both sides of the frame, and "SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A." The yoke cut is stamped with assembly number "595."