Model 41 info please

[Speckhead]

I have a model 41 with a serial number of 10211. It has a 5.5" barrel drilled and tapped,and I was wondering if the barrel is original to the pistol and what year it was produced ? Once I figure out how to load an attachment I will . Thank you in advance! Jason

 

[Speckhead]

I guess this pistol originally came with the 7" barrel? I see a thread similar below . I was hoping it was all original

 

[Domino1]

Serial #___ Date of Mfg.
104XX_______ 1958
149XX_______ 1959
189XX_______ 1959
295XX_______ 1960
1120XX______ 1969
114XXX____ ~ 1969
"A" Prefix_____ 1970 with A115001
A145801_____ 1972
A225XXX_____ 1973
A235001_____ 1974
A265001_____ 1975
A295001_____ 1976
A414XXX_____ 1977
A475001_____ 1978
A5824XX_____ 1979
A5841XX_____ 1979
A7175XX_____ 1981
A7981XX_____ 1982
ADB38XX_____ 1983
A875000_____ 1984
TAA1985_____ 1985
TAK7879_____ 1986
TAT2512_____ 1987
TBL7955_____ 1988
TFJ1141_____ 1989
TFNxxxx_____ 1990
TFRxxxx_____ 1991
THD23XX_____ 1991
TZUxxxx_____ 1993
VAMxxxx_____ 1994
S&W started D&T M41 brls in 1994
UAMxxxx_____ 1997
BMC29XX___ > 1998.

The above courtesy of Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 2nd Ed. by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas.

 

[civil1977]

That's a very early frame with a newer barrel on it. It would have originally shipped with a 7 3/8" barrel with muzzle brake or false muzzle. I wouldn't be too up set since that's still a great combo. One of the great things about Model 41s is the ability to change barrels easily. You should be able to find a period correct longer barrel for it if desired. You would want one with the lazy ampersand in the S&W.

 

[Speckhead]

View attachment 475119Thank you gentlemen for the info! I much appreciate it! I am very impressed with how smooth this 41 is! And I hole heartedly intend on getting a 7 3/8" barrel for this gem!

 

[Aussie Collector]

Nice early gun. As already pointed out the barrel is later, the HB came out about 5 years after your gun. Also the grips are replacement.
Enjoy shooting it