Looking for a 7-3/8 compensated barrel
Please email price and condition to
[email protected]
or call me at 360-912-1330.
Thanks,
Kent
Please email price and condition to
[email protected]
or call me at 360-912-1330.
Thanks,
Kent
S&W model 41 Lets see what you got
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My new 41
Saw all the 41 pictures and thought I'd add mine. After bouncing around the post office for a week, it was finally delivered today. Can't shoot it until the weekend but the gun feels great and is well balanced. I have been shooting the same High Standard HD Military for 50 years and decided to retire it. Looked at the Ruger 22-45, used HS Trophy, Hammerli. Realized all would have to be tweaked to shoot Bullseye. So I ended up with the 41. I believe mine was made in 1978. Is dry-firing a no-no? Don't like the idea of the firing pin spring always being compressed.
Saw all the 41 pictures and thought I'd add mine. After bouncing around the post office for a week, it was finally delivered today. Can't shoot it until the weekend but the gun feels great and is well balanced. I have been shooting the same High Standard HD Military for 50 years and decided to retire it. Looked at the Ruger 22-45, used HS Trophy, Hammerli. Realized all would have to be tweaked to shoot Bullseye. So I ended up with the 41. I believe mine was made in 1978. Is dry-firing a no-no? Don't like the idea of the firing pin spring always being compressed.
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With modern rimfire firearms, I don't worry much about it, although there's always the chance that mis-fitting or wear could allow the firing pin to strike the edge of the chamber. For dry-fire practice, a fired case in the chamber works, but is awkward.
To guard against the possibility of chamber damage, before I put the gun away, I check to be sure there's no round in the chamber, then retract the slide just a tiny bit (just barely enough to release the disconnector), and at the same time pull the trigger to release the hammer and ease tension on the hammer spring. This works with almost any semiauto rimfire.
John
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Bought this new in '86.
jstanfield103
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Here is my S&W Model 41, it was made in 1960. I have scoped both the 7 3/8" barrel (bought the gun with barrel tapped already) and 7". I use the 5.5" heavy barrel for iron sights only it is not tapped. Love the gun.
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CptCurl
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Here's my "A" prefix with a Trijicon RMR mounted:
SMK
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BIG J
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Bought this new in '87
'97 model with a new 7" barrel assembly from Smith, got it used for an excellent deal and I've been shooting it with no feeding issues whatsoever (to date, knock wood). I started with HV ammo and just started feeding CCI SV's and it's great, and talk about accurate and unreal trigger pull!
I just added the Hogue grips, the next shot is of it running HV ammo and me trying to get used to red dot's with both eyes opened again, ugh!
I just added the Hogue grips, the next shot is of it running HV ammo and me trying to get used to red dot's with both eyes opened again, ugh!
Well, I certainly can't compete with all of these beauties, but here's mine anyway. I like to shoot the plate racks at my club from 25 yards. I can mow 'em down fast, ten straight 'til the mag runs dry. Sure wish I could find some high cap mags, since there are two racks of six and I always leave two standing!
andyo5
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Mine is an early 1980s model. I'm keeping an eye out for a long barrel.
Larry from Bend
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I bought this one new in 1976. It's killed a zillion golf balls (for $) a pickup load of Ground Squirrels and 100s of Jack Rabbits.
This Model 41 left the factory in May, 1972. It has the old-style long barrel, compensator and cocking indicator.
John
John
nyeguy
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I have 1 model 41 and 3 model 46's. Such a pain to post pictures so use your imagination.
41 is 7 3/8's (no brake but has cap) in the box with 2 mags (about 98% condition).
one 46 has two barrels. One is 5.5 and other is 7. The 7 inch was purchased at a gun show for $100.00 (about 95% condition).
one is 5.5 inch, and is purported to have come from the factory with laminated grips (as plastic were no longer available). Still kinda looking for plastic grips at a reasonable price, too.
one is 7 inch.
41 is 7 3/8's (no brake but has cap) in the box with 2 mags (about 98% condition).
one 46 has two barrels. One is 5.5 and other is 7. The 7 inch was purchased at a gun show for $100.00 (about 95% condition).
one is 5.5 inch, and is purported to have come from the factory with laminated grips (as plastic were no longer available). Still kinda looking for plastic grips at a reasonable price, too.
one is 7 inch.
gunnerbern
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1959 Model 41
I have been shooting this for 53 years- 100,000+ rounds. Recently upgraded with a Clark 6.5" STC barrel. The trophies go back to the early 70's, when I could shoot a 10 or two. Ironically, Blackinton chose a Hi-Standard for their cast lucite awards. At 75, I still shoot weekly gallery matches.
I have been shooting this for 53 years- 100,000+ rounds. Recently upgraded with a Clark 6.5" STC barrel. The trophies go back to the early 70's, when I could shoot a 10 or two. Ironically, Blackinton chose a Hi-Standard for their cast lucite awards. At 75, I still shoot weekly gallery matches.
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SMK I guess you know you have my Loveless - and I want it back. (Only wishing!!!!)
terribletimmy3
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what is todays value of that lovely model 41 with the muzzle break?
If you are referring to the one I posted with the purple background in the photo, I paid $600 for it back in 2005. In seven years, it has probably appreciated quite a bit; I'd guess in today's dollars if I wanted to sell it (which I don't), it should go between $850 and $1000. That would include the original factory box, spare magazine, etc.
As always, the price depends on what the owner is willing to sell it for, and what the buyer is willing to pay. Mileage varies.
John
All the pics of these beautiful 41s is making me envious. I have been looking to purchase a 51/2" new or used for time with no luck. I have tried GunBroker etc. but have not had any luck to date. I WILL have one as I am staying on the hunt. Great photos guys.
OK Hog Shooter
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I wish more young shooters who inherit these pistols would hurry up and realize that 41s are totally obsolete and should be sold or traded off...cheap.
Just when l thought l was ready to take a breather from chasin these older Smiths along comes this thread. Oh well!!! Guess l'll add a 41 to my want list. Thanks to all who have shared their pics and knowledge.
Blessings,
Hog
Frank237
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My lone M-41 a five digit gun shipped in 1958 IIRC. Wish I could say it's an ultra rare stainless model, but it's been refinished in Armalloy. The previous owner left it in a cold vehicle one Montana winter, then took it in a warm house, in it's foam lined case. Then never checked on it for several weeks. Needless to say it had rusted rather badly. You can see some pitting on the bbl in the middle.
He had a competant Smith take it down, it was refinished and new rear sights installed. I bought it maybe five or six years ago for a bargain price.
It came with three barrels, the Olympic weight set, several new magazines, and a fairly current 2 moa red dot that I still use on one of the 7" barrels for gophers.
Typical of all of them it's super accurate.
FN in MT
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