Value for a Model 41?

[ballyhoo01]

Model 41 with original box, blue foam
Insert and one mag. Gun is 98%. Serial is A6300XX

Value for private party sale?


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[Tom S.]

Any answers you get here will be 'guesstimates". Better to search Gun Broker's sold auctions for models fitting this description.

 

[BigBoy99]

Data point. About a year ago, I had my S&W 41 (1971 mfg.) with four original magazines for sale. I was asking $850 for it and got no responses. I have now decided to keep it.

 

[g8rb8]

Short answer: about $750 - $800.

Longer answer:
Serial # A6300XX is circa 1980.

You mention "foam" in your description of the box which make me wonder about the originality of the box(?).

The original box for that vintage (1980) should be in a dark blue 2 piece cardboard box with white/silver lettering and metal reinforcements along the corners of the box in a matching dark blue color. There will be an oblique line pattern in the same white/silver around the edges of the top portion of the box. The upper left corner of the top portion of the box should have the S&W emblem in the upper corner and the lower right corner of the box should have "of Bangor Punta" or "A Bangor Punta Company" between "Smith & Wesson" and "Springfield Mass." There should be a label on one end of the box with identifying information for the firearm original to the box. As best I recall and determine there was no "foam" in these boxes. The interior of a box for a Model 41 circa 1980 would have cardboard cut-outs that fit the profile of the model 41.

The SCSW (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson) 4th edition, now about a year old, suggests the following values:
ANIB (as new in box) $1300
Excellent condition $900
Very Good condition $750

You describe a gun in (most likely) excellent condition but I doubt the box is original (?).

A quick look at Gun Broker for successfully closed auctions (i.e. the gun actually sold) suggests the above values are fairly consistent with Gun Broker sales.

It's my opinion the above values, the SCSW and Gun Broker, are closer to retail values. You might deduct 10-15% for a private sale (?).

 

[ballyhoo01]

Short answer: about $750 - $800.

Longer answer:
Serial # A6300XX is circa 1980.

You mention "foam" in your description of the box which make me wonder about the originality of the box(?).

The original box for that vintage (1980) should be in a dark blue 2 piece cardboard box with white/silver lettering and metal reinforcements along the corners of the box in a matching dark blue color. There will be an oblique line pattern in the same white/silver around the edges of the top portion of the box. The upper left corner of the top portion of the box should have the S&W emblem in the upper corner and the lower right corner of the box should have "of Bangor Punta" or "A Bangor Punta Company" between "Smith & Wesson" and "Springfield Mass." There should be a label on one end of the box with identifying information for the firearm original to the box. As best I recall and determine there was no "foam" in these boxes. The interior of a box for a Model 41 circa 1980 would have cardboard cut-outs that fit the profile of the model 41.

The SCSW (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson) 4th edition, now about a year old, suggests the following values:
ANIB (as new in box) $1300
Excellent condition $900
Very Good condition $750

You describe a gun in (most likely) excellent condition but I doubt the box is original (?).

A quick look at Gun Broker for successfully closed auctions (i.e. the gun actually sold) suggests the above values are fairly consistent with Gun Broker sales.

It's my opinion the above values, the SCSW and Gun Broker, are closer to retail values. You might deduct 10-15% for a private sale (?).

Thank you for the detailed response. Here is a pic of the box:

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[ballyhoo01]

Data point. About a year ago, I had my S&W 41 (1971 mfg.) with four original magazines for sale. I was asking $850 for it and got no responses. I have now decided to keep it.

Thank you


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[ballyhoo01]

Any answers you get here will be 'guesstimates". Better to search Gun Broker's sold auctions for models fitting this description.

Thank you


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[g8rb8]

Thank you for the detailed response. Here is a pic of the box:

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That looks like the correct/original box.

What are they asking?

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Foam liners would be correct for that SN period. As usual for S&W, nothing is wasted so there is no "Clean cutoff" for cardboard to the foam liner. I have seen S&W 41s and 52s with the foam liner.

 

[Barrie]

The price may also vary depending on which length barrel you have and also which options are on the gun as well. Myself I would suggest around $900.- $1100.00 if in really good condition.

 

[ballyhoo01]

That looks like the correct/original box.



What are they asking?

I am a seller. Its sold pending funds along with two other target 22s. I appreciate the help!


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