S&W 042 Airweight

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Mike Irwin

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I was at a show this past weekend, and happened on one of these, in pretty nice shape. Didn't look as if it had been fired, but there was a big nick on the rear of the frame.

Asking price was $299, and the dealer wouldn't move on it.

I've been interested in getting one of these, or an Airweight Bodyguard, for quite some time.

I know S&W revolvers, but I don't know the prices on the J-frames. Was that a good price for Northern Viriginia? Should I have gotten it?

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Mike, don't know bout your area but that would have been in the mid to upper 200s here in upper Arizona.

Sam...I and J frames are cool.
 
$350 gets you a new 642 in many parts of the country. Check Gun Lists or Shooting Times for used J frame prices.

I wouldn't pay more than $250.

Also in the later J frames you can fire +P 38s. The 042 is older and this isn't recommeded for it.
 
Mike,Thats a fair price for a S&W 042 in nice shape, I just paid about that for a mint mod. 37 made in 1983. i am very happy with my purchase.
 
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