Model 41 questions

[huntforfun]

I recently acquired from a family friends estate a S&W Model 41.
I had a couple of questions on the pistol.
It is the 5.5 inch bull barrel model. The serial number is UAW1044.
Would this have been made in 1997 / 1998?
Also at this manufacture time would they have been drilling the factory rib for a rail to mount a scope. It has 4 holes in the top but they are missing the screws. I would like to obtain factory screws if it came with them.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Ended up calling S&W, made in 2000

 

[Barrie]

Brownel's or someone like them will probably be able to supply the screws you need I would think. They should be not that hard to obtain at all.

 

[Camster]

I am the original owner of a UAW prefix gun.Yes,the d+t is factory.

 

[Diplomat1981]

You can also try numrich gun parts. Also for reference on manufacture date and history you can acquire a letter from Jinks.

 

[wproct]

I found myself in the same situation after buying my used 2007 model 41 that didn't have plug screws in the holes on the barrel. I had just recently purchased a new Ruger RAR bolt action rifle in .22 magnum that I had added a scope to. I thought to myself,"I wonder if the plug screws from the Ruger would fit my model 41 ?" They did fit perfectly, and that's where they reside today.

 

[Barrie]

Thank You for that update. Good to know in case for the future. I do have one of those small gunsmith screw kits. I suspect they will be in there as there's doz's of different sizes in it.

 

[Alk8944]

The screw holes are standard 6-48 as on any other gun. Do you have a LGS or gunsmith? If so go ask them, they will probably be glad to give you some.

Typically, when mounting a scope, they just throw them in a box, (or the garbage!) as spares. I have never known a shop to return them with the gun, although there are probably exceptions.

 

[huntforfun]

Brownell's doesn't list this part on their website/schematics. I already tried to order these from them a few months ago. You're best bet is to call S&W, they'll probably send you 4 for free.

Called Smith and Wesson, very helpful. Envelope received within a few days but had 3 screws in it not 4! I am sure I will get the 4th with a simple phone call.

Great company to work with