Model 41 Help

[MattJames]

Hello, everyone.
My LGS is holding a used Model 41 for me until I can go check it out after work.
The rep couldn't tell me much about it over the phone other than he thinks it's a newer one, so I'm looking for some advice prior to me going to look at it.
It's priced at $995.
Thanks for any comments or advice...
Matt -

 

[505Gibbs]

IMO - it should be VERY clean[box would be desirable] since at that price its reasonably close to a NIB piece.

 

[gwpercle]

Smith and Wesson's MSRP is $1369.00 Brand spanking new in the box.
Make sure it is extra nice shape, if it looks rode hard and put away wet dicker on that primo price.
Gary

 

[MattJames]

Thanks for responding...
I went a checked out the Model 41 tonight. What a nice feel to it a little heavy but I like that. It's in very nice condition, with one extra mag but no box. One the guys looked it up and placed its build year of '79-'80.
With no box, will this thing hold value over time?

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

79-80 would be in the A550000 - A600000 range not my favorite period of mfg.

 

[Barrie]

You will not lose any money by owning this gun. Like anything else just look after it and it will look after you on the range. I would offer him about $100.00 less to see if they will take it or not. Never hurts to try.

 

[wx7b]

I have my A600k serial numbered gun bought slightly used in 1982 for $325. Yes, you will love it and it will hold its value. Last gun I would sell, and the one the kids will fight over as they throw dirt on my coffin

 

[TTSH]

Thanks for any comments or advice...

Decent used Model 41's under $1K seem to go really quick around here. Lack of the box and tools seems a little odd for a 41 in excellent condition otherwise, but the spare magazine is a plus. If you can get any substantial money off the asking price that would be great, but don't be too surprised if the dealer holds firm at $1K.

Model 41 aficionados think of the vintage of their guns like they are fine wines. I own two of them. One from the highly acclaimed days and one from the perceived darker period. Yes, there is a discernible difference... but I doubt you are going to find one of the older ones in great shape for under $1K anywhere. Lord knows I'd never sell my older one for that.

 

[Diplomat1981]

Please post pics when you get a chance. Good luck with it. Every gun owner should have a model 41. If not many. Just my opinion.

 

[Troystat]

If it is in good shape I would snap it up, they are selling for at least that much these days. I have one from the late 70's and love it. Great fun to shoot.