Spanish Astra Model 41 .41 Mag 6″ Mag-Na-Ported Revolver & Box, 1981
SOLD FOR: $1,000.01
LSB#: LSB260421DD098
Make: Astra-Unceta y Compania, Spain
Model: 41
Serial Number: R320049
Year of Manufacture: 1981 / Modern
Caliber: .41 Magnum
Action Type: DA/SA Revolver 6 Shot Swing-Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 6″ Mag-Na-Ported
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade pinned to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a fully adjustable square notch screwed to the top strap of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered wood panels with Astra medallions on either side. There are faint handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is minor handling and operational wear. The cylinder has a crisp turn line. There are spots of dried storage oil. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Box, manual.
Our Assessment: The Astra Model 41 was the flagship of Astra-Unceta y Compania’s large-frame double-action revolver line, developed to compete directly with premium American magnum revolvers such as the Smith & Wesson Model 57 and Ruger Security-Six series. Manufactured in Spain, the Model 41 featured a robust frame, adjustable target sights, and a smooth double-action mechanism capable of handling the powerful .41 Magnum cartridge. Although Astra is best known for its semi-automatic pistols, its double-action revolvers earned a reputation for solid construction, quality machining, and excellent value, making them respected alternatives to their American counterparts. This 1981-production example remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original blued finish. The metal surfaces exhibit only minor handling and operational wear, highlighted by a crisp cylinder turn line and a few areas of dried storage oil. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating an outstanding 9.75/10 in this writer’s opinion. The checkered wood grips with Astra medallions remain in Excellent condition with only faint handling marks and no chips or cracks. The professionally Mag-Na-Ported 6-inch barrel provides reduced muzzle rise and improved controllability, making this revolver especially well suited for hunting, field carry, or extended range sessions with full-power .41 Magnum ammunition.
Spanish Astra revolvers have become increasingly desirable as quality imports that are no longer in production, and the large-frame magnum models are encountered far less frequently than the company’s semi-automatic pistols. Chambered in the respected .41 Magnum cartridge and enhanced with professional Mag-Na-Port porting, this Model 41 offers an appealing combination of power, shootability, and collectibility. Complete with its factory box and manual, it represents an excellent opportunity for collectors of Spanish firearms or shooters seeking a well-built, uncommon magnum revolver. -R.E.