S&W Model 41 (.22Conversion Kit)

[FiveXR]

Okay I will try this again. Took a half hour to single finger type and lost post, so another try. Anyhow I'm a newbie here on the S&W forum. Actually was on for first time two months ago and messed up. SWCA member for 30 years. Hope I don't this time, even though I just did an hour ago. Well NY Gov Coumos gun bill that he signed last week still has much confusion to it, but it made me look thru my collection I have not done in 25 years or so. I was sifting thru boxes to see what things, objects I had to get rid of so I would not be in violation of the new law. l came across a package labeled "S&W Model 41 .22 Short Conversion kit" which I had bought back in the 70's for what reason I don't know and it has the following items:

1. Rod with coil spring over it.

2. Lever, possibly slide stop/ejector bar.

3. (2) .22 calibre magazines stamped with a "5" on the sides (which appear new unused)

My question is two parts. What if any parts may I be missing to complete this kit. I realize that there must have been maybe a differant barrel and or slide which I am almost positive I don't have. I would like to know of this kits value the way it is so I can consider a price to list it, as I do not own a model 41 nor am I considering buying one in the future. Thanks for any help. Tom

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

The question is - are these .22 short or .22 lr parts? Pictures of the slide stop could help determine. The mags should have an insert on the back side to reduce the space to fit a .22 short.

Assuming you have the correct parts, you are missing the bbl (marked .22 short) and the slide which would be aluminum - the key parts. Without the key parts, the value would be $150 - $225 range. I will send you a note.

 

[civil1977]

The mags should have an insert on the back side to reduce the space to fit a .22 short.

Like this:

 

[FiveXR]

Tom I typed a quick note then page timed out again. So YES they both are .22 SHORT mags. Don't know how to use this site that well send me your cell ph number if you have smart ph and I can send pix....Tom W

 

[FiveXR]

Confirmation of .22 SHORT mags

I don't know whats going on but this is getting frustrating. When I hit submit it keeps telling me to refresh and signed back in, when I never signed out, (only on for two minutes).. I ready to forget about this Forum....too confusing...I'm not sure if your even going to get this. Tom W

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

FiveXR - got your PM and have responded. Don't give up on S-WForum - it is the most informative and best run sites I visit.

 

[Aussie Collector]

G'day FiveXR
I also experienced the same issue, typing a long post to be told to sign in. This has occurred twice.
I have put it down to the fact that I'm in the bush and use mobile broadband, apart from being expensive its very unreliable and the connection drops out & in. I'm guessing that the connection is lost with the forum server during the dropout and bang I have too log in again.
For this reason any long posts I now type into Microsoft word then when I'm ready, I copy it, sign in, paste and post it.
I'm a reasonable typer and still did this post using this method.
I hope this helps.
As TomB has indicated the conversion kit is very desirable with the barrel and slide. A .22 short barrel and mag just sold on a site for $685. By the time I worked out how to get it to Australia and the costs it was above what I was going to bid.
I've seen the mags sell close to $150 on their own.
Cheers.

 

[phils]

If I were you I would not get rid of anything!!!
I would try to buy more of everything.

 

[Barrie]

If anybody can advise you correctly it will be Thom Beckwith for sure. He really does know his S&W products as well as many others also.