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Smith and Wesson Model 042 Centennial Airweight .38 S&W Special with Factory Box, Papers, Etc.
Guns International #: 101352920 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - .38 Special Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: gunsmoke101
Company: Private Collector
Member Since: 4/29/17
First Name: Michael
State: New Mexico
Zip: 87176
Country: United States
Phone: (505) 400-7134
Number of Active Listings: 10
Total Number of Listings: 160
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Unfired guns must remain unfired.
Payment Types Accepted: ZellePay, USPO Money Order, PayPal (with a 2% upcharge), or a Personal/Cashiers Check accepted, but 7 business days to clear. Offers considered. Note: I will not accept any money order other than USPS Money Order.
Description:
Very Rare Unfired Smith and Wesson Model 042 Centennial Airweight .38 S&W Special Revolver with Factory Box, Papers, Tools, etc. in "New" Condition. You won't fine one any finer than this. There were 4415 produced in 1992-early 1993 (see Note Below). Some had a Matte finish and some had a polished blue finish. This revolver is the highly desireable non-overstamp with polished blue finish. If there were 4415 total produced, you would think they would appear more often than they actually do. This model was never cataloged.
NOTE: I have been a Smith and Wesson collector for over 30 years. It is my considered opinion that the 4th Edition Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson is incorrect on the number of these produced in 1992 and early 1993. First of all, I find it hard to believe Smith and Wesson produced over 2000 frames before assembling any and then deciding to overstamp them as 042. Did the entire assembly line have a vacation that required 2000 frames to back up before assembly? 4000 in one year, I don't think so. And, if there are 4415 of these floating around, how come these don't come up for sale more often than a lunar eclipse? Smith and Wesson made 8000 Model 16-4 over 4 years and at any one time you will see over 10 for sale on the various gun venues. So, shouldn't you see at least 5 Model 042s for sale at any given time? Try zero most of the time!!!
SOLD
Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson
Model: Model 042
Serial Number: BMB0249
Caliber Info: .38 S&W Special
Bore: Mint
Condition: In "New" Condition
Action: Double Action Only
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: 1992
Extras: Papers, Tools, Etc.
Case: Factory Box
Item Location: Rio Rancho, Nm