Smith & Wesson Model 41 .22 LR 7 3/8″ Target Pistol 1973-74 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,337.00

LSB#: LSB260621JF034

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: Model 41

serial number: A191879

Year of Manufacture: 1973-1974 / C&R

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single-Action, Blowback-Operated Semi-Automatic Target Pistol fed by detachable magazines.

Barrel Length: 7 3/8″ with removable muzzle brake. The installed muzzle brake measures approximately 1 1/4″.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge-style blade integral to the barrel assembly. The rear sight is a fully adjustable square-notch target sight pinned to the rear of the slide.

Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hardwood target grips with finger rests. The grips show light handling and operational wear and are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. In the writers opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Accessories: This pistol includes a presentation box, two magazines, false muzzle, barrel weight, and a cleaning rod.

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is one of the premier American target pistols of the postwar era. Developed specifically for precision .22 LR competition, the Model 41 entered regular production in 1957 after nearly a decade of development and testing. Early long-barreled examples such as this pistol used Smith & Wesson’s distinctive 7 3/8″ barrel assembly with a removable muzzle brake, a configuration discontinued in 1978 when the later 7″ barrel was introduced.

This example retains its desirable long-barrel configuration and is accompanied by a presentation box, two magazines, and cleaning rod. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, the checkered hardwood target grips remain in Very Good condition, and the action functions correctly. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!-C.M.