Smith & Wesson S&W Model 41 .22 LR 5.5″ Semi-Automatic Target Pistol 2019

SOLD FOR: $1,325.00

LSB#:  LSB260429JR052

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 41

Serial Number:  UEH7555

Year of Manufacture: 2019 (Stamped on serial-numbered box)

Caliber:  .22 LR

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

Markings:  The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The left side of the slide has the S&W Performance Center logo. The left side of the frame is marked “UEH7555”. The right side of the barrel is marked “22 LONG RIFLE”.  The right side of the slide is marked “SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MA. USA”.  The right side of the frame is marked “MODEL 41”.  The bottom of the magazine is marked “S&W”. 

Barrel Length:  5.5″ 

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a skeletonized Patridge blade pinned to the front of the barrel rib.  The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation and is dovetailed to the barrel “tail” which continues over the slide to the rear of the firearm. The top of the barrel is matte finished with corrugation for glare reduction.  Mounted on the picatinny rail is an Ultradot Matchdot II red dot sight that is in working order.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The grips are two-piece checkered cocobolo wood with a palm swell on each panel and ambidextrous thumb shelves.  There are a very few scattered light handling marks throughout the wood.  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, though there is some fouling.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10. 

Overall Condition:  This gun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear visible on the frame.  There is very mild blueing loss on the edges of the trigger guard.  The screws are sharp and the pins are unmarred.  The markings are clear.  Overall, this pistol is in an Excellent condition.

Magazine quantity & Condition:  This pistol includes five 10-round .22LR S&W magazines in Excellent condition. 

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. The trigger is very light and crisp. This pistol has a manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect. 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 five magazines, its Original Performance Center box, and paperwork. 

Our Assessment:  The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is a single-action match target pistol with a 10-shot magazine.  It was first produced in 1957 and is still under production.  Two prototypes were produced in 1947 and worked on for the next ten years!  It was created with the same 18 degree grip angle that a 1911 has in order to create consistency for shooters.  So successful is this target pistol that it is still being produced today.

The Model 41 was made in 2019 and has ambidextrous thumb rests that give it appeal to both right and left-handed shooters.  Available accessories included Olympic counterweights (not present) and aluminum or steel upper sections to adjust weight.   

This particular 41 has seen some use, it remains in mechanically good shape.  This example would be a fine entry point for competitive shooting or a nice addition to a, S&W collection.

Please see our photos.  -C.B.