Finally got a Model 41 today

[AST236]

Just got this one in today from a gunshop in the northeast. S/N 18372. Finish is excellent, trigger is amazing. Can't wait to get it to the range....

 

[AST236]

Sorry for the poor quality pic. Took it w/ my point and shoot in my study. The blue finish on the gun is actually in great shape, deep and rich w/ very few blemishes.

 

[t-bird]

Thanks for the pic. Looks like a keeper, best of luck and enjoy your new toy.

 

[AST236]

I appreciate it. I've reached a point where I am going to start trying to find the ones I've wanted all these years but couldn't afford. I'm being pretty picky now since prices have gone a little crazy.

When I picked this one up from my FFL (bought it out of the northeast) I also got a Ruger 22/45 Lite Black, so my fun money is depleted for a bit. Maybe while I"m saving back up, the market will correct itself and prices will return to a sane level.

 

[Barrie]

Congrats and hope you ejoy this gun for many years.

 

[vigil617]

Congrats and hope you ejoy this gun for many years.

The Model 41 is a dream to shoot. It moves absolutely NONE in your hand. A friend has one he has let me shoot, and I was blown away by it.

You have a fine pistol there. Enjoy!

 

[AST236]

The Model 41 is a dream to shoot. It moves absolutely NONE in your hand. A friend has one he has let me shoot, and I was blown away by it.

You have a fine pistol there. Enjoy!

Thank you. I shot one years ago and fell in love. This is one to stay in the safe and pass on to my son one day.

 

[fyimo]

Congratulations on the purchase of the Model 41 and it's ironic because I had to do my re-qualification for my conceal carry permit today and the pistol I used to qualify was my Model 41. In Arkansas if you qualify with a semi auto you can carry anything but if you qualify with a revolver you can only carry a revolver.

1968 Model 41

 

[AST236]

Am I correct that this is a fairly low S/N?

At some point I'll spend the money and get a response from the factory, but the lists I've seen on Rimfire Central indicate it's probably a pretty old gun.

 

[AST236]

Congratulations on the purchase of the Model 41 and it's ironic because I had to do my re-qualification for my conceal carry permit today and the pistol I used to qualify was my Model 41. In Arkansas if you qualify with a semi auto you can carry anything but if you qualify with a revolver you can only carry a revolver.

1968 Model 41

That is a beautiful gun. I love the longer barrels and will probably save up and get one eventually. Kinda like a tall, good lookin' woman. Just hard to take your eyes off....

I've been a cop all my adult life, so I've never had to do a CCW qual. Just my duty weapon stuff. I can imagine the targets you shot w/ the M41!

 

[civil1977]

The barrels on the Model 41 are easy to switch out and there are several different vintage and new factory and aftermarket barrel options so you don't need to buy another whole gun.

Yes, your gun is an early one. In addition to the low serial number you can tell by the fact that "Model 41" is on the left side. They moved this to the right side after the first few years or production.

 

[AST236]

The barrels on the Model 41 are easy to switch out and there are several different vintage and new factory and aftermarket barrel options so you don't need to buy another whole gun.

Yes, your gun is an early one. In addition to the low serial number you can tell by the fact that "Model 41" is on the left side. They moved this to the right side after the first few years or production.

Thanks for the information about the model designation location. I appreciate it..

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

S&W 41 18342 Jun-60
S&W 41 18934 Jun-61

 

[Cyrano]

Tom Beckwith: How about SN 9981?

 

[OLDSTER]

Love the Model 41. I've always shot bullseye with tricked out Ruger Marks, but one of these days I'm gonna get a 41. Yours look great.

 

[wheelynuts]

Just looking at serial numbers, mines 49699, I'm not sure of it vintage but I know it's reasonably early
Yours looks to be in great condition.
The guys at the range, even those that have 41's, can't believe how sweet the trigger is on mine, think about it and you've let the shot off.
A great find, enjoy it.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Tom Beckwith: How about SN 9981?

S&W 41 9850 Sep-58 (ship date)
Important to remember - S&W was not manufactured in SN order and further mixed in shipping.

 

[Barrie]

Definitely a twin to mine which was also produced in the same year we believe. They sure are pretty and shoot extremely well also.

 

[Cyrano]

Thanks, Tom. I bought the pistol in early 59, which squares with your data. Still have it, and the box; wonderful gun. I just shot a 10 round group, 1.2 inches off a rest at 25 yds. Would have been smaller except 79 year old eyes.

 

[R. G. Amos]

I love it when older than I post here.