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ONE OF THE RAREST MODERN S&Ws, "MODEL 242Ti .38 SPECIAL AIRLIGHT CENTENNIAL L-FRAME
Guns International #: 103120176 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: .38 Special Revolvers - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Number of Active Listings: 57
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ONE OF THE RAREST "MODERN" S&W REVOLVERS IS THIS "MODEL 242Ti .38 SPECIAL AIRLIGHT CENTENNIAL L FRAME." This is the first one of these I've seen first hand. In fact, I didn't even know it existed until I was able to get this one! Here's the description from Supica & Nahas' book THE STANDARD CATALOG OF SMITH & WESSON, 5TH EDITION: Caliber .38 S&W Special +P. Double-action only revolver built on a newly developed round butt aluminum alloy Centennial L-frame with 3-screws. It was introduced in February 1999 at the SHOT Show and was available mid-March 1999. This model was built on the L-frame with a fully concealed hammer and fixed sights. This makes it the first "Centennial" built on anything larger than a J-frame in the company's history... 2 1/2" barrel, .312" smooth combat MIM trigger, black ramp front sight using a roll pin, aluminum alloy frame with a seven-shot titanium cylinder... This model is also rated for .38 Special +P ammunition... It goes on to further describe the details of this unusual revolver including cuts in the frame to lighten the weight which is only 18.9 oz! The book further states it shpped in a black fitted case etc. with instructions etc. and was discontinued in January of 2000. THAT'S A PRODUCTION RUN OF ABOUT 10 MONTHS! At the values section on this model it states, "Few sales reported, values are speculative." This example appears unfired and is in the original case with all paperwork etc. There is some discoloration around the sideplate and some on the back strap. Must be in the alloy itself as these have no outside applied metal "finish." So lightweight it almost feel like a toy. Like I said, first one I've ever seen or heard of. Made for several months 26 years ago and sure to go up in value over time.
Price: $995.00
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 242 Ti
Serial Number: CDF 2XXX
Barrel Length: 2 1/2
Condition: LIKE NEW
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT