If cleaning and lubricating do not resolve the issue then get yourself a Volquartsen Extractor for the M41. I believe Midway has them for about 11 bucks. The Volquartsen (forged - not stamped out) is a better extractor than the S&W replacements from my experience. Extractors do not last forever and do wear!

It is a 10 minute job and only requires a punch, hammer and a bench block of some sort to drift out block pin. The instructions are below and you can click on pictures for more detailed views. Go slow and you should not have any problems.



Model 41 maintenance