S&W 242 info needed
I would like to know when this revolver was made, why they quit making it, and how many they made. and was there anything wrong with them. Thank you for any info. Charlie CW_Tuggle@msn.com
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I believe that they were made only in 1999. S&W doesn't usually release information such as # produced or the reason why a particular model was discontinued. Not many were made, & they are collectible, so I would guess that most who own one won't shoot it.
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I have never heard of a 242 Smith. They did make a 442 alloy frame 38 Centennial in about 1992-93. It was dropped awhle later in favor of the stainless 642. No problems, typical S&W quality.
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quote:Originally posted by nmyers
I believe that they were made only in 1999. S&W doesn't usually release information such as # produced or the reason why a particular model was discontinued. Not many were made, & they are collectible, so I would guess that most who own one won't shoot it.
Neal
Neal---What did I miss....What was this???
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quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
Neal---What did I miss....What was this???
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
(7) shot Titanium cylinder, alloy L frame, .38 Special.
Generally when a firearms company, drops something like this with a production run of only a year?, it's lawyer driven. Look at Colt with the 9 x 23, they introduced it in 96 and only marketed for 6 months. Lawyers are Wussies!
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I think Steve Fjestad missed this one, too. It's not listed in the Blue Book.
Here's a link to one currently listed on GB.
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=23620645
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Thank-you Rufe and Neal!!!
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I simply think the reason they dropped it so fast is because it didn't sell well. Who's brain child was it? Who were they marketing to? It was a pocket pistol that was too big to put in your pocket.
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