Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight .38 Special +P J-Frame DAO Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, Matte Silver, 5-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 642-2 Airweight is the Centennial enclosed-hammer DAO J-frame in .38 Special +P, built with an aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel barrel and cylinder. Compact and light, it measures approximately 6.3 in overall and weighs about 15.0 oz unloaded. Factory identifiers include product code 163810, a yoke stamp of 642-2, and the two-line "SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A." address. The factory fired case notes 5-groove right-hand rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame shows areas of discoloration and finish wear. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and in good shape.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson blue factory hard case with end label (Model 642-2/163810)
- S&W factory fired-case envelope (dated 02-03-05)
The 642-2 is a Centennial-configuration J-frame with an internal hammer and double-action-only trigger. It features a five-shot fluted cylinder and a 1.875 in stainless steel barrel marked ".38 S&W SPL +P," aligning with the model’s +P rating.
Construction pairs a matte silver aluminum alloy frame with a matte stainless steel cylinder and stainless barrel for durability with reduced weight. Fixed sights consist of a fixed front sight and a rear top-strap gutter. Black rubber boot-style grips with molded diamond checkering panels provide a compact, secure hold.
Key identifiers include the yoke stamping "642-2," the product code/mfg part number 163810, and the two-line "SPFLD, MA S&W U.S.A." address marking. The factory fired case notes 5-groove right-hand rifling, consistent with S&W production of this period.
Dimensions and weight support its micro-size profile: approximately 6.3 in overall length and about 15.0 oz unloaded. The revolver incorporates S&W’s internal key lock safety and maintains a DAO action with an internal hammer for a snag-resistant profile.