Smith & Wesson Centennial
| Smith & Wesson Centennial | |
|---|---|
Concealment Smith & Wesson 642 with Crimson Trace grips | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Produced | 1952 |
| Variants | Models 40, 442 and 642 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .22 Magnum .32 H&R Magnum .38 Special +P .357 Magnum .356 TSW 9×19mm |
| Action | Double Action Only (DAO) revolver, fully enclosed hammer |
| Feed system | cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed sights, front and rear |
S&W Centennial is a family of revolvers made by Smith & Wesson on the "J-Frame". Depending upon caliber, the cylinder holds either five (9×19mm Parabellum, .38 Special +P, and .357 Magnum), six (.32 H&R Magnum), seven (.22 Magnum), or eight (.22 LR) cartridges. Centennials feature a fully enclosed (internal) hammer, which makes them Double Action Only (DAO) firearms. Like all other "J-frame" Smith & Wesson revolvers, they have a swing-out cylinder. Centennial models have been made in different versions like PD "Personal Defense" and LS "Lady Smith".