Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 41 .22 LR 5.5″ Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,466.22
LSB#: LSB260507EO006
Make: Smith & Wesson Performance Center
Model: 41
Serial Number: UEP0648
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Direct Blowback, Semi-Automatic, fed by Detachable Magazine.
Barrel Length: 5.5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hollow patridge blade, pinned to the slide. The rear sight is an adjustable serrated square notch sight, dovetailed to the slide. The top of the barrel shroud has an integral picatinny rail for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece checkered wood grip set, with right-handed thumb rest. The grips show no notable wear. The checkering is well defined, and the grips fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 2x 10rd factory magazines, both of which rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no notable wear. The bluing is deep, dark, and intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this pistol rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this pistol, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its original serial number matching plastic hard case, owner’s manual/paperwork, cable lock, chamber flag, and the two magazines as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is one of America’s most respected purpose-built rimfire target pistols, combining a refined single-action trigger, fixed barrel, and direct-blowback operation with excellent balance and precision-oriented ergonomics. This Performance Center example pairs a 5.5-inch barrel with a hollow patridge front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and an integral Picatinny rail for mounting a compatible optic. Its checkered wood grips incorporate a right-handed thumb rest, providing a stable and repeatable hold for deliberate target shooting.
This pistol remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original finish. The bluing is deep, dark, and intact throughout, with no notable wear. The target grips are equally well preserved, displaying crisp checkering, tight fit, and no chips or cracks. Its bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, and both the action and manual safety function correctly.
The pistol is accompanied by its serial-number-matching factory hard case, owner’s manual and paperwork, cable lock, chamber flag, and two excellent factory 10-round magazines. With its exceptional preservation, excellent bore, Performance Center configuration, optics-ready barrel assembly, and complete factory package, this Model 41 should appeal to bullseye competitors, serious rimfire shooters, and collectors of Smith & Wesson’s premium target pistols. – J.D.