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Smith & Wesson Model 642
The Model 642 is built on Smith & Wessons's "J-Frame". It is part of the now defunct "Centennial" line of revolvers that were introduced in 1952 to mark the 100 year anniversary of Smith & Wesson. Because of its place in the Centennial line, this gun is also known as the "S&W Model 642 Centennial". Recently, Smith & Wesson dropped the centennial line (their centennial was over 50 years ago) but continues to produce this gun as simply the Model 642.
The Centennial line took concepts from the Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless, mainly the DAO, hammerless design.
The gun was constructed entirely of stainless steel until 1995 when it was switched to aluminum and designated "airweight". For this reason the gun is also sometimes refereed to as the "S&W Model 642 Airweight".
Specifications
(1952 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.425 kg)
- Length: 6.31" (16.0 cm)
- Barrel length: 1.87" (4.8 cm)
- Capacity: 5 Round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
The S&W Model 642 has been used by the following actors in the following movies:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Justice | A getaway driver | 1993 | ||
| The Firm | Wilford Brimley | William Devasher | 1993 | |
| Last Man Standing (1995) | Steve Eastin | Lt. Darnell Seagrove | 1995 | |
| The Limey | Nicky Katt | Stacy the Hitman | 1999 | |
| Liberty Stands Still | Wesley Snipes | "Joe"/Alex | 2002 | |
| Cradle 2 the Grave | A thug | 2003 | ||
| Deja Vu | Denzel Washington | ATF Agent Doug Carlin | 2009 | |
| Smokin' Aces | Alicia Keys | Georgia Sykes | 2007 | |
| Guardian Angel (Schutzengel) | Tim Wilde | Nicholas | kept in ankle holster | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note/ Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sopranos | Carjacker | "Commendatori" (S2E04) | ||
| The Shield | Danni Sofer | 2002-2008 | ||
| Hawaii Five-0 | "Ka Hakaka Maikai" (S2E06) | 2011-2012 | ||
| Revolution | Elizabeth Mitchell | Rachel Matheson | "The Love Boat" (S1E16) | 2013 |
| Burn Notice | Gabrielle Anwar | Fiona Glenanne | "Forget Me Not" (S7E02) | 2013 |
| NCIS: New Orleans | Callie Thorne | Sasha Broussard | "More Now" (S01E17) | 2015 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all weapons produced by Smith & Wesson
- Smith & Wesson Model 442 - Another member of the original "Centennial" line.
- Smith & Wesson Model 640 - Another member of the original "Centennial" line.