642 variations?

[mike56]

Have been searching for a Smith 642 with a 2.5 inch barrel. I believe they were made, 638 also, with them in the mid 90's? Heard they were great shooters.

Anyone have any information on them? When, how many, any collectors value?

 

[colt_saa]

I believe you are thinking of the 640 pro

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I do not believe the 642 ever had a 2 1/2" barrel.
There were 3" barreled Centennials with steel frames

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I even think I recall a roll mark that said Air Weight on a steel framed Centennial

 

[mike56]

Sorry, tried to post a picture of one.

 

[326MOD10]

They tend to be hard to find and don't come available very often.

They came standard with Crimson Trace grips and you are correct there was a 642, 638 and I think a 637.

All had the IL.

Here is a pic.

 

[WCCPHD]

They made a 2.125 inch barrelled gun, the 642 Powerport.

Photo of one I used to own.

 

[pete950]

I have a 637 2.5 inch

 

[pete950]

I found this on line

 

[mike56]

Any idea how many were made? No idea why they didn't catch on. Longer sight radius, full length ejector rod. Still lightweight.
How do they balance?

 

[zombie66]

Very very well, I love them. In this photo I have a few of them.