SW .41 cal handgun
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Not sure exactly what you're asking. There are some old vintage 41 calibers like 41 rimfire and 41 Long Colt , but those were Colt calibers. I'm not familiar with any S&Ws chambered in those calibers unless they were converted. There wouldn't be any revolvers older other than 57 , as that caliber and revolver both came out in 1964.
fishwishin
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Probably not what you are seeking, but the stainless version is 657.
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Hi There,
There was a .41 rimfire revolver made briefly in 1867. It was a tip-up design
pattern after the No. 1 third model and No. 1-1/2 second model designs. It was
a 4 shot revolver and was displayed at the 1867 Paris Exposition but was heavily
criticized. S&W dropped the model and it has been estimated that no more than
50 were ever made.
Cheers!
Webb
There was a .41 rimfire revolver made briefly in 1867. It was a tip-up design
pattern after the No. 1 third model and No. 1-1/2 second model designs. It was
a 4 shot revolver and was displayed at the 1867 Paris Exposition but was heavily
criticized. S&W dropped the model and it has been estimated that no more than
50 were ever made.
Cheers!
Webb
mmaher94087
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"..it has been estimated that no more than
50 were ever made." I believe only one complete gun is known.
50 were ever made." I believe only one complete gun is known.
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Hi There,
Two were displayed at the Paris Exposition. Serial Number 38 is known and an
unfinished specimen is also reported. It is likely that most of them were scrapped
by the factory after the Exposition.
Cheers,
Webb
Two were displayed at the Paris Exposition. Serial Number 38 is known and an
unfinished specimen is also reported. It is likely that most of them were scrapped
by the factory after the Exposition.
Cheers,
Webb
opoefc
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So far, only one genuine complete example has shown up and is in the collection of one of our members. About 30 yrs ago, I was offered an example acquired in France, by a prominent antique gun dealer, now deceased, and asked to examine it for authenticity. My opinion was that it was a well made European copy. (Screw threads were not S&W threads, etc. ) Ed.
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Hi There,
All I know is what I read. The report of the unfinished one is in the Standard Catalog of Smith &Wesson 4th. Ed Pg. 81.
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Webb
All I know is what I read. The report of the unfinished one is in the Standard Catalog of Smith &Wesson 4th. Ed Pg. 81.
Cheers!
Webb
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Hey, don't forget the Volcanic! (Yes, not made by the Smith & Wesson company but both guys were there). 
Isn't this the Antique Section talking about a Model 57, 41 Magnum and not an antique S&W?
opoefc
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Gary, The poster was referring to an antique 1860s made tip up S&W revolver in .41RF cal. first shown at the Paris exposition. Ed
Alk8944
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There was a .41 S&W cartridge which was basically experimental and only chambered in a very few 3rd Model revolvers, one S.A. and one D.A. that were not available commercially. Ammunition was provided by U.M.C. Two are pictured in "U.S. Cartridges and their Handguns"(C) 1977, by Charles R. Suydam. The guns are pictured on pages 192 and 193, along with a photo depiction of the cartridge which had the S&W Patent "self-lubricating bullet." The guns and ammunition date to the 1890-1910 period.
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