Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 642-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 642-2
Serial: DBE4372
Caliber: .38 Spl.
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 1.875"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Rubber Grip with Finger Grooves and Checkering
Action: Double-action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson 642-2 is a lightweight, compact double-action-only revolver built on the company’s J-frame platform and designed specifically for discreet concealed carry, backup duty use, and simple personal defense. Chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P ammunition, the 642-2 combines a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame with a stainless-steel barrel and cylinder, creating a durable revolver that is significantly easier to carry than traditional all-steel snub-nose models while still maintaining long-term strength and corrosion resistance. One of its defining characteristics is the enclosed internal hammer design, often referred to as a “hammerless” style, which prevents snagging on clothing or pocket linings during the draw and reinforces its role as a close-range defensive revolver. The action is double-action-only, meaning each trigger pull both cocks and releases the hammer internally, producing a long but smooth trigger stroke that many users appreciate for safe pocket or purse carry without manual safeties. Standard capacity is five rounds, carried in a swing-out cylinder that uses a traditional ejector rod for reloading. The 1.875-inch barrel and compact overall dimensions make the revolver highly concealable in pocket holsters, ankle rigs, handbags, or inside-the-waistband carry methods, while its rounded contours reduce printing and discomfort. Fixed sights consist of a simple front ramp and rear notch milled into the topstrap, reflecting the revolver’s intended purpose as a close-distance defensive arm rather than a target gun. In practical use, the 642-2 is widely praised for its reliability, as revolvers are less sensitive to ammunition variations or limp-wristing than many semi-automatics, making it especially appealing to those who value simplicity under stress. Recoil can be brisk with defensive +P loads due to the gun’s light weight, but the compact rubber or synthetic grips help improve control. Many owners consider it one of the benchmark pocket revolvers because it offers dependable function, easy maintenance, and true carry convenience in a proven format. Today, the Smith & Wesson 642-2 remains one of the most recognized modern snub-nose revolvers, valued for blending lightweight construction, snag-free design, and classic revolver dependability into a highly practical everyday-carry handgun.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 642-2
Serial: DBE4372
Caliber: .38 Spl.
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 1.875"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Rubber Grip with Finger Grooves and Checkering
Action: Double-action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson 642-2 is a lightweight, compact double-action-only revolver built on the company’s J-frame platform and designed specifically for discreet concealed carry, backup duty use, and simple personal defense. Chambered in .38 Special and rated for +P ammunition, the 642-2 combines a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame with a stainless-steel barrel and cylinder, creating a durable revolver that is significantly easier to carry than traditional all-steel snub-nose models while still maintaining long-term strength and corrosion resistance. One of its defining characteristics is the enclosed internal hammer design, often referred to as a “hammerless” style, which prevents snagging on clothing or pocket linings during the draw and reinforces its role as a close-range defensive revolver. The action is double-action-only, meaning each trigger pull both cocks and releases the hammer internally, producing a long but smooth trigger stroke that many users appreciate for safe pocket or purse carry without manual safeties. Standard capacity is five rounds, carried in a swing-out cylinder that uses a traditional ejector rod for reloading. The 1.875-inch barrel and compact overall dimensions make the revolver highly concealable in pocket holsters, ankle rigs, handbags, or inside-the-waistband carry methods, while its rounded contours reduce printing and discomfort. Fixed sights consist of a simple front ramp and rear notch milled into the topstrap, reflecting the revolver’s intended purpose as a close-distance defensive arm rather than a target gun. In practical use, the 642-2 is widely praised for its reliability, as revolvers are less sensitive to ammunition variations or limp-wristing than many semi-automatics, making it especially appealing to those who value simplicity under stress. Recoil can be brisk with defensive +P loads due to the gun’s light weight, but the compact rubber or synthetic grips help improve control. Many owners consider it one of the benchmark pocket revolvers because it offers dependable function, easy maintenance, and true carry convenience in a proven format. Today, the Smith & Wesson 642-2 remains one of the most recognized modern snub-nose revolvers, valued for blending lightweight construction, snag-free design, and classic revolver dependability into a highly practical everyday-carry handgun.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1172592423 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-10 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
215 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-10 17:06:44 |
