Smith & Wesson S&W Model 41 .22 LR 7″ Semi-Automatic Target Pistol 1990-92

SOLD FOR: $1,000.00

LSB#:  LSB251027CM006

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 41

Serial Number:  THC3933

Year of Manufacture: 1990-1992 / Modern (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 5th Edition)

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 trademark logo. The left side of the frame is marked “THC3933”. The right side of the barrel is marked “22 LONG RIFLE CTG”.  The right side of the frame is marked “MODEL 41”. The right side of the slide is marked with the four-line “Marcas Registradas” address. The bottom of the magazines are marked “S&W”. 

Barrel Length:  7″ 

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 adjustable for windage and elevation and is pinned to the barrel “tail” which continues over the slide to the rear of the firearm. 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 Fine 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. The feed ramp is smooth. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10. 

Overall Condition:  This gun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is moderate operational wear.  There are light surface smudges throughout the finish. The front strap serrations still have most of their finish.  The markings are clear.  Overall, this pistol is in a Fine condition.

Magazine quantity & Condition: This pistol includes Two 10 round .22LR 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. 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 Two 10 round .22LR S&W magazines in good condition and the matching factory box and papers.

Our Assessment:  The Smith and Wesson Model 41 is widely regarded as one of the finest American made rimfire target pistols ever produced, designed from the outset for precision competition and refined accuracy. Development began with prototypes in the late 1940s, culminating in full production by 1957, and the model has remained in production for decades due to its exceptional reputation. Its 18 degree grip angle was intentionally patterned after the 1911, providing a familiar and natural point of aim for competitive shooters transitioning between platforms.

This example is fitted with the desirable 7 inch barrel featuring a serrated matte top surface for glare reduction, a Patridge style front sight, and a fully adjustable rear sight mounted to the barrel extension. The pistol retains approximately 95 percent of its original blue finish, with light operational wear and minor surface smudging consistent with careful use. Markings throughout remain crisp and well defined. The two piece checkered wood target grips with palm swells and thumb shelves remain sharp, free of cracks, and show only minimal handling marks, presenting in Fine overall condition.

Mechanically, the pistol functions correctly and features the Model 41’s famously light and crisp single action trigger, along with a manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. This pistol includes two original Smith and Wesson 10 round magazines as well as the matching factory box and paperwork. The Model 41 remains a benchmark for rimfire target pistols, valued equally for its shootability, engineering, and long standing place in competitive shooting history. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!!

BF