Model 41 Muzzle Break Question

[SMK]

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Was the muzzle break offered on the 5" barrel? If there is a previos post with this information I have missed it.

Thanks

Scott

 

[rck281]

The muzzle brake was only on the 7 3/8" barrels.

 

[SMK]

I didn't think the Smith Book talked about brakes on 5" barrels, but it does. Says they are rarely seen. Hope so because I just bought a four digit gun with three 5" barrels. The barrel that is on it is 5 incher with a brake. I took a 41 with a 7" barrel out at home and held it up to the computer to compare and sure enough, its a 5" barrel on that gun on the computer looking back at me with a brake. Can only be certain when in hand.

 

[nyeguy]

Interesting.
I have 3 model 46's and have been looking for a muzzle brake for one of the two 7 in barrels. Found one but guy was out of his head. Well worn and still wanted $85.00.
If ya come across another brake give a shout.
thx
Jim..........

 

[JPMorgan]

Interesting.
I have 3 model 46's and have been looking for a muzzle brake for one of the two 7 in barrels. Found one but guy was out of his head. Well worn and still wanted $85.00.
If ya come across another brake give a shout.
thx
Jim..........

How do you plan to mount the brake to a 7" barrel?

 

[civil1977]

Interesting.
I have 3 model 46's and have been looking for a muzzle brake for one of the two 7 in barrels. Found one but guy was out of his head. Well worn and still wanted $85.00.
If ya come across another brake give a shout.
thx
Jim..........

JP is right, the Model 41 muzzle brake won't work on the Model 46 7" barrels or later Model 41 7" barrels. The barrel has to have the 3/8" barrel nub for the muzzle brake to fit over and a place for the screw which holds the brake on. Here is a close up:

 

[bigi]

Any knows where I can buy one for my barrel ? Many thanks. Got one.

 

[nyeguy]

Obviously, they are 7 and 3/8th's inch barrel's.

 

[Herman1963]

I have seen one 5 inch barrel with one and that was only a picture. Guess you would call it a 5 3/8" barrel.

Herman

 

[civil1977]

This photo better illustrates my previous post.

 

[kleiss1]

There's a Muzzle Brake and cap on E-Bay. $154.00

 

[Barrie]

When you say cap do you mean false nose for the gun? Thats what we call them in Canada as I have taken mine off of my 1958 model year 41. It did not shoot well enough with it on there. Kept shooting to the left side all of the time.

 

[civil1977]

The cap is typically referred to as a False Muzzle.

 

[br25004x4]

I didn't think the Smith Book talked about brakes on 5" barrels, but it does. Says they are rarely seen. Hope so because I just bought a four digit gun with three 5" barrels. The barrel that is on it is 5 incher with a brake. I took a 41 with a 7" barrel out at home and held it up to the computer to compare and sure enough, its a 5" barrel on that gun on the computer looking back at me with a brake. Can only be certain when in hand.

Please post photo's of the barrels when you get them!

 

[Barrie]

Thank You Civil for the correction. Barrie

 

[kleiss1]

So what is a cap and screw alone going for these days. Thanks , Gary

 

[Barrie]

I would suggest asking Mr Thom Beckworth that question as he probably will have a correct answer for you.

 

[civil1977]

So what is a cap and screw alone going for these days. Thanks , Gary

False Muzzles are in the $40-$50 range. Screws are around $5. Muzzle Brakes are around $80-$100.