Smith & Wesson S&W Model 41 .22 LR 5.5″ Semi-Automatic Target Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB#: LSB260224VB003
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 41
Serial Number: A40185
Year of Manufacture: 1970 – 1980 / Modern (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 5th Edition)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action, Detachable Magazine Fed Semi-Auto Pistol
Barrel Length: 5.5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade integral to a rise at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation and is dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the barrel is serrated matte finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood target grips with a palm swell on each panel, and thumb shelves screwed to the frame. There are a very few scattered light handling marks throughout the wood. The checkering is sharp. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There is faint operation wear. There are light scratches throughout. There is a light scuff on the left side of the slide. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition.
Magazine quantity & Condition: This pistol includes three 10rd .22 LR S&W magazines in very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is very light and crisp. This pistol has a manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect. The safety is a little stiff. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes three 10 round .22LR S&W magazines in good condition and the matching factory box.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is one of the most respected American target pistols, introduced in the 1950s and long regarded as a benchmark for precision rimfire shooting. Designed specifically for competition, the Model 41 features a superb single action trigger, excellent balance, and a fixed barrel design that enhances accuracy. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the cartridge introduced in 1887, the platform provides minimal recoil and exceptional precision, making it a staple in bullseye and target shooting disciplines.
This example, produced between 1970 and 1980, retains about 97 percent of its original blued finish with light handling and operational wear, including faint scratches and a small scuff on the left side of the slide. The checkered wood target grips with palm swells and thumb shelves show minimal wear and remain in Very Good Plus condition with no cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly with a very light and crisp trigger, though the manual safety is slightly stiff. The pistol includes three 10 round magazines and its matching factory box. Overall, this pistol presents as a solid example of a classic Smith & Wesson Model 41 target pistol. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P