Smith & Wesson S&W Model 940-1 9mm 2″ DAO Double Action Only Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1076
LSB#: 211208BW11
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 940-1, 9mm Centennial Stainless
Serial Number: BSL8399
Year of Manufacture: 1993-1996
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Double Action Only 5-Shot Cylinder with Swing Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked “9MM / PARABELLUM”. The yoke cut is marked “BSL8399 / MOD 940-1”. The left side if the frame is marked with the S&W logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The sides of the grip frame and yoke have inspection marks. The barrel flat is marked “S”.
Barrel Length: 2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile serrated ramped blade that is integral to the rib. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a “U” channel on top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black rubber Uncle Mikes grips with finger grooves. There are a few scattered light handling marks. The checkering is strong. There are no rips or tears. Overall, these grips are in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some draglines from use and storage. There are a few faint scuffs. The cylinder also has a thin turn line. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action is smooth. The cylinder locks up with minimal side-to-side movement. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a factory box with non-matching serial number, paperwork including the manual, and two moonclips.
Our Assessment: A revolver chambered in a rimless cartridge such as 9mm offers the obvious advantage of being able to use the same ammunition as your favorite semi-automatic pistols. The further advantage, shared by this excellent Model 940, is that it is typically loaded using a moon clip, ensuring positive ejection of all cases when unloading and allowing fresh cartridges to be loaded all at once without having to discard your loading device after loading, as with speedloaders. Thus, this revolver allows the use of modern ammunition designed for semi-automatics, reloads with a similar speed as semi-automatics, yet still retains the simplicity and reliability of the revolver. This particular version of the Model 940 is the 2″ version and will be an excellent complement to one of your 9mm semi-automatic carry guns. Please see our photos and good luck!