S&W model 41 Lets see what you got
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koldt
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I think this is the 4th, Model 41 I've just purchased, but the only one I now have. Picked this up as a set. The box is originally marked for a M46 but the grease pencil has 41 over top, and the original barrel of 7" is 7 3/8".
The 5.5 heavy barrel is of later vintage, as the blue is more of a "brushed" than the original barrel and frame bright blue.
A lot of light reflection in the photos, there isn't all that much wear to the finish.
The weights came with the package as well. No markings on the box. There are no cut outs in the box for mags.
Serial number 150XX. Does that put it in the 1960 range? The box has the 1955 date on the inside top lid.
Just need to find a field barrel.
The 5.5 heavy barrel is of later vintage, as the blue is more of a "brushed" than the original barrel and frame bright blue.
A lot of light reflection in the photos, there isn't all that much wear to the finish.
The weights came with the package as well. No markings on the box. There are no cut outs in the box for mags.
Serial number 150XX. Does that put it in the 1960 range? The box has the 1955 date on the inside top lid.
Just need to find a field barrel.
Thats a very nice package indeed. Does the 5.5" barrel have the extendable front sight? My 1961 vintage model has a serial# 294XX. I would guess that your's may be a late 59ish model, but Tom Beckwith would be the person to answer that for sure. Does the box for the olympic weights have anything printed on the inside lid?, are the weights steel or maybe the very rare aluminum??. Very nice set, good luck on your quest for a field barrel, I would like one as well but they don't make an appearance very often.
koldt
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Nope, doesn't have the extendable front sight.
The weights are steel and the box has no writing on it anywhere, inside or out. Just has a piece of the S&W wax paper inside and that's it.
I tried it today with a coffee can of mixed ammo. The jerk on the trigger wasn't that good, so the groups sucked.
So what ammo have you other fellas found to work in the 41?
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NCTexan, You have the exact rig that I am hoping to get!
Any chance of some more photos of that sweet mounting of the Burriss FF ?
Any chance of some more photos of that sweet mounting of the Burriss FF ?
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Had to get mine out the other day so took a picture.
Have four guns and various barrels. The last one I got was the EFS whick is the second from the bottom.
Have four guns and various barrels. The last one I got was the EFS whick is the second from the bottom.
Where is this cocking lever or indicator I keep seeing you guys mention. I looked all over my gun and I don't see anything different when I cock the gun , so Im thinking I don't have one .
Just found my answer on page 5, and mine does not have the cocking indicator .
Just found my answer on page 5, and mine does not have the cocking indicator .
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I think this is the 4th, Model 41 I've just purchased, but the only one I now have. Picked this up as a set. The box is originally marked for a M46 but the grease pencil has 41 over top, and the original barrel of 7" is 7 3/8".
The 5.5 heavy barrel is of later vintage, as the blue is more of a "brushed" than the original barrel and frame bright blue.
A lot of light reflection in the photos, there isn't all that much wear to the finish.
The weights came with the package as well. No markings on the box. There are no cut outs in the box for mags.
Serial number 150XX. Does that put it in the 1960 range? The box has the 1955 date on the inside top lid.
Just need to find a field barrel.
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S&W 41 151XX Oct-58
S&W 41 156XX Nov-58
Bbl Weight set is later than pistol probably one of the later mfg near end of them. 7 3/8" bbl appears correct to frame. Note that the frame lacks finger groove cut - one of the last run that way. Box liner also appears correct to period vacant the mag cut. Top marked 46 on end is odd?? Could be it (46 box) was "available" and 41 boxes were not available - the 46 started about 18000, so boxes were probably in inventory in 1958.
Remember Rule #1 for S&W
My oldest one is serial no. 12304 and my newer one which is actually a 46 is in the 44.000 series area. They translate to 1958 and 1963 I believe. Love them both.
S&W 41 122XX Jun-58 NOTE - These are Ship Dates - Stuff ain't necessarily shipped
S&W 41 131XX Sep-58 in numerical order - at all
S&W 46 451XX Sep-63
Mine is in the 12000 range which is from the year 1958 and I am fortunate enough to own a m46 as well in the 45000 serial no. range. No Good at posting pics but I just love my m41 which I shoot so well with it scares me sometimes just how good I shoot. Ya right I know its the gun not me as I am past 65. I use the 46 as my backup but the poor thing is hardly ever needed to be put into service as the 41 is so reliable.
model 41
Hi guys just got a model 41 last week, couldn't wait to try it out at the range. Loaded a mag, took aim and started shooting. Round 6 of the magazine, stoves pipe, cleared it and carried on shooting. Round 8 jam, cleared it only to find round 8 had damaged 9,cleared 9, shot 10 mag empty. This went on and on with all magazine of which two are brand new. Changed the ammo, same problem, changed the ammo again, same result. Went home feeling a bit flat. Field stripped the gun and cleaned it, not much build up, pritty clean. Did notice that whilst loading snap caps into the mag and dropping the slide without firing it, snap caps fed and ejected nicely. But as soon as I repeated this but fired on each round they started to jam up and double feed. Can any one help me with this problem as it isn't easy for me to send it away just yet as I have only just got it.?
Hi guys just got a model 41 last week, couldn't wait to try it out at the range. Loaded a mag, took aim and started shooting. Round 6 of the magazine, stoves pipe, cleared it and carried on shooting. Round 8 jam, cleared it only to find round 8 had damaged 9,cleared 9, shot 10 mag empty. This went on and on with all magazine of which two are brand new. Changed the ammo, same problem, changed the ammo again, same result. Went home feeling a bit flat. Field stripped the gun and cleaned it, not much build up, pritty clean. Did notice that whilst loading snap caps into the mag and dropping the slide without firing it, snap caps fed and ejected nicely. But as soon as I repeated this but fired on each round they started to jam up and double feed. Can any one help me with this problem as it isn't easy for me to send it away just yet as I have only just got it.?
Sailor29
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What ammo exactly...
...did you start with and then replaced it with?
...did you start with and then replaced it with?
BladeZealot
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mine is serial # 407XX if someone would be so kind as to enlighten me as to year of production I would greatly appreciate it. I have read conflicting information on this.
I am trying to determine the approximate serial number range for 1961...my birth year. ..so I know what to look for.
the efs 5.5 inch and 5 inch field grade barrels were items I acquired when purchasing a couple 41's with extra barrels
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S&W 41 407XX Jan-63 Jinks/S&W to confirm SHIP date
Is the small item between bottom two bbls a loading tool?
What make and mtl?
Is the small item between bottom two bbls a loading tool?
What make and mtl?
BladeZealot
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Thank you sir.
yes...a mag loader. One end reads "adco". The other "s/w"
http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/61...et-pistols-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding
yes...a mag loader. One end reads "adco". The other "s/w"
http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/61...et-pistols-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding
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L to R -
M46 (45365) 7" possibly unfired.
M46 (45418) 5.5" lightly used.
M22a-1 impulse buy.
EWK 5.5" Threaded barrel.
7" unfired barrel original to the M41 on its right.
M41 (THF9560) 7" replacement (user) barrel, rail, Ultradot, Vitarbo grips.
M41 (A826346) 5.5".
M46 (45365) 7" possibly unfired.
M46 (45418) 5.5" lightly used.
M22a-1 impulse buy.
EWK 5.5" Threaded barrel.
7" unfired barrel original to the M41 on its right.
M41 (THF9560) 7" replacement (user) barrel, rail, Ultradot, Vitarbo grips.
M41 (A826346) 5.5".
Sailor29
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Here are two of mine.
