Muzzle brake for model 41 (7 3/8" barrel)

[KulKanin]

Hi everyone. I know this is a long shot, but is there any chance of finding a muzzle brake for the 7 3/8" barrel? I inherited my fathers 41 with 2 barrels - complete in original box. According to him it came with a muzzle brake for the original barrel, but that got lost over time.

I would really like to get this gun back to it's original configuration, but after some searching I have realized that not many of the original muzzle brakes are still around, and none are for sale as far as I can see.

I'll post pictures of the whole setup as I have it now if there is any interest for it.

[Tom S.]

Watch eBay and Gun Broker as they come up for sale there quite regularly. In fact, there's one on eBay right now.

[pinkm1978]

There are two variations of the break available. Earlier 41's had a break which measured approx 1 9/16" and most of the later 41's have a break which will measure approx 1 3/8" . The change over occurred in the early 60's. Not sure how "Correct" you want the muzzle break to be for your 41, but something else to consider when looking for a replacement. There were exceptions of later guns sold with the 1 9/16" break but most had the shorter version.

Good Luck, be ready to pay $100+ for a muzzle break in decent condition.

[KulKanin]

Originally Posted by Tom S.

Watch eBay and Gun Broker as they come up for sale there quite regularly. In fact, there's one on eBay right now.

strange, I must be using horrible search terms, because I have no luck in finding that one. would you mind linking the item - or is that against the forum rules? (sorry - new here)

[KulKanin]

Originally Posted by pinkm1978

There are two variations of the break available. Earlier 41's had a break which measured approx 1 9/16" and most of the later 41's have a break which will measure approx 1 3/8" . The change over occurred in the early 60's. Not sure how "Correct" you want the muzzle break to be for your 41, but something else to consider when looking for a replacement. There were exceptions of later guns sold with the 1 9/16" break but most had the shorter version.

Good Luck, be ready to pay $100+ for a muzzle break in decent condition.

Thanks for the info!

[Tom S.]

Search "S&W Model 41".

[laytonj1]

Gunbroker auction number 675914389.
It's expensive though.

Jim