1974 Model 42, Let's See the 40s and 42s

[two-bit cowboy]

No.

Centennial's cylinder and barrel are shorter. I would guess Lobo
makes the correct rig for the models before the J-Magnum frame.

 

[Matt_X]

Thank you!

That adds to my own limited observation that holsters tightly fitted for the more recent J-frames are a little loose for earlier ones.

No.

Centennial's cylinder and barrel are shorter. I would guess Lobo
makes the correct rig for the models before the J-Magnum frame.

 

[DeafSmith]

Resurrecting a dead thread... Just saw a 042 Centennial in almost mint condition... $430. Is that a good deal???

It has no grip safety and inside the crane it says 042.

Sitting there in a pawn shop! No I don't need it but... I check and the recoil plate has just no markings of firing rounds.

 

[demkofour]

Yup, grab it! Very uncommon variation of the Centennial. Rumored (verified?) as a replacement of very early 642s that were mostly stamped after the original gun did not pass QC due to mismatching coloration.
Plenty of threads here about them.

 

[DeafSmith]

Yup, grab it! Very uncommon variation of the Centennial. Rumored (verified?) as a replacement of very early 642s that were mostly stamped after the original gun did not pass QC due to mismatching coloration.
Plenty of threads here about them.

The 042 uses the JA frame (same as the 442 later.). Model 042 is the same as the model 42 (1952 to 1974) but without the grip safety.. MAYBE one can use +P... I dunno.

Only made in 1992 and early 93. This model was never cataloged and reported at 4415 units produced.

And if one needs parts for it...someone blew up theirs...

Smith & Wesson 042 Revolver Revolver Parts Kit | Order parts and parts kits online | EveryGunPart.com

Anyway $430 plus tax... $460 I guess... I'll just wait till the price comes down.. I really don't need it and I would never carry it (I have a 442!)

 

[treysl78]

A few that I have. Pre 42 in Ni, Model 42 in Ni and Blue, 40 in Ni and Blue, 642,640-1 .357 and 640 9mm. The Pre 42 and 42 in Nickel were pretty hard to find for me.

 

[JMD999]

Pre mod-40, maybe chromed years ago, nice "BBQ" gun from yesteryear

 

[adwjc]

Mark,

That engraved 40-1 is stunning. I too would like to find the case color or nickel 40-1. They pop up occasionally here in NC.

I have two of the blued 40-1. Excellent bluing and triggers. Also have a couple of the 42-2. Here's one with the 40-1. But, to get us back on pre-1980....

Here's a 1973 Model 40. Have the box, docs, and original purchase receipt.

That was a great price back in 1974 - I paid $125 + sales tax for my 42 that year.