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S&W 642-1 just acquired
Good afternoon,
I just acquired a 642-1 and I would like to see if anyone has an idea as to what the vintage is?
CBZ serial prefix.
Gun locks up nice and tight, timing is spot on and is in excellent shape
Thanks for the info!  
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3-letter prefixes close to yours (CBU) were shipped in the 1997-1999 time frame. That's about as close as I can get.
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08-14-2018, 03:52 PM
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3-letter prefixes close to yours (CBU) were shipped in the 1997-1999 time frame. That's about as close as I can get.
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So basically just barely before the lock made its introduction in 2000 correct?
I was fortunate to find this gun, I’ve been looking for one for some time
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08-14-2018, 04:26 PM
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Looks really good!!!!!
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08-14-2018, 05:38 PM
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So basically just barely before the lock made its introduction in 2000 correct?
I was fortunate to find this gun, I’ve been looking for one for some time
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No-lock 642-1 models are still being made, SKU 103810. If anyone wants one, but if a particular FFL doesn't have one, just have that FFL order it.
Model 642 No Internal Lock | Smith & Wesson
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I bought a new 642-1... no lock this past January.
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.... a 642-1 and I would like to see if anyone has an idea as to what the vintage is? CBZ serial prefix.....
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Revolvers with that prefix were being shipped in......
April - June of 1997.
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I bought a new 642-1... no lock this past January.
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It's interesting that S&W is touting this gun as having "no internal lock" as a POSITIVE feature. Hmmm.
John
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It's interesting that S&W is touting this gun as having "no internal lock" as a POSITIVE feature. Hmmm.
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Maybe there’re going to nix the lock all together.. safe-T-Hammer wrecked the look of the smiths
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Maybe there’re going to nix the lock all together.. safe-T-Hammer wrecked the look of the smiths
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Well, after I bought a brand new Model 342 Ti Airlite in 1999 (that was right before the lock), I didn't buy another new S&W until 2016 when I bought a 442-1 No Lock. Then earlier this year, I purchased another new S&W revolver, a 642-1 No lock. You know, I spend thousands and thousands of dollars on brand new firearms between 1999 and 2016, but each and every dollar was marked no lock, so S&W didn't see any until I discovered the 442-1 in 2016. Frankly, I think that Model 36 Classic is a cute little revolver . . . but . . . well, you know. 
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Good afternoon,
I just acquired a 642-1 ...
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Nice piece!
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Revolvers with that prefix were being shipped in......
April - June of 1997.
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Were these rated for +P as well? The one in the picture does not have “+P” on the barrel?
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Were these rated for +P as well? The one in the picture does not have “+P” on the barrel?
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Interesting. My 442 IS stamped +p. Good catch.
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Nice gun. I have the 342TI and would not trade it for anything.
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