Gunhacker, where did you get the facts about how/why the S&W 41 5" bbl was produced. Would appreciate some verification.

Here's one from down below. Not sure about the front sight though. http://www.potfire.com.au/plist/p91180.htm

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Originally posted by Ignatz:
Here's one from down below. Not sure about the front sight though. http://www.potfire.com.au/plist/p91180.htm

Wow!!! That place is a rip off. They have a DW 722 for $750 real value would be $400 to $500 max. They have a new Marlin 22 Mag with scope for $450, I can buy the same model Marlin with a 3x9 scope for $240 here at local gun shop. I emailed them what I thought of their prices and made an offer on the Dan Wesson 722 of $500 that I may regret, but it does have original box with papers.

On May 8,1959 the factory introduced a lightweight 5 inch barrel for the Model 41. Some refer to it as a sporter barrel. This gave the shooter an option of having a target barrel and one that could be carried in the field.The five inch barrel,according to Roy Jinks in a factory letter,was offered as a standard or as an accessory that could be purchased separately. Makes a neat combo for the greatest 22 auto pistol I have ever owned. Mark McCarver