Smith & Wesson S&W Model 41 .22 LR 7 3/8″ Semi-Automatic Pistol 1976-1977

SOLD FOR: $1225

LSB#: 210514MW61

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 41

Serial Number: A321344

Year of Manufacture: 1976-1977

Caliber: .22 LR

Action Type: Single Action, Detachable Magazine Fed, Semi-Auto Pistol with Cocking Indicator

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The left side of the slide has the S&W trademark logo. The left side of the frame is marked “A321344″. The right side of the barrel is marked “.22 LONG RIFLE CTG.”. The right side of the slide is marked with the four-line “Marcas Registradas” address. The right side of the frame is marked “MODEL 41”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “T”.

Barrel Length: 7 3/8”, 8 1/4? to the end of the muzzle brake.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge undercut blade integral to a rise at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch leaf in a base adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the barrel “tail” which continues over the slide to the rear of the firearm. The top of the barrel is matte finished with a line of fine checkering for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood with a slight thumb shelf on each panel. There are only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent 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.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear. There are light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rear of the frame has cocking indicator. The trigger is light and crisp. 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: Included are a serial matching blue box with metal reinforced corners, manual, weight, muzzle cover, 10-round magazine, a cleaning kit, and a screwdriver.

Our Assessment: From its introduction in 1957 to this very day, the Smith & Wesson Model 41 has been considered one of the finest target pistols made commercially. This example shows hardly any wear and has a great bore and a nice trigger. The action is smooth and these guns typically function flawlessly…these are just great guns. This example should attract the Smith collectors, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better production rimfire pistol. If you are in the market for a .22 target pistol this year, this should be it. Please see our photos and good luck!