Here is a 1990s-vintage Smith & Wesson 642 Centennial, serial number BKE5096, chambered in .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel. The supplier describes it as an original Airweight Centennial, built from stainless steel and aluminum with a glossy finish. Condition is excellent, and the revolver comes with its box and papers.

The 2-inch barrel and the aluminum-and-stainless Airweight build keep this 642 small and light, which is why Illinois owners pick the model for a carry-sized or bedside revolver in .38 Special. It is a handgun, so the dealer counter age is 21 under federal law, and your FOID card covers the .38 Special ammunition as well as the gun. A 1990s example in excellent shape with box and papers also draws collectors who want a clean period piece rather than a current-production revolver.

Key features

• .38 Special, 2-inch barrel
• Original Airweight Centennial, 1990s production
• Stainless steel and aluminum, glossy finish
• Excellent condition with box and papers

Ships to the Illinois FFL dealer you select, where the paperwork and background check are completed before pickup.