S&W Model 41, New to me!

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oldobie1946

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Picked this up a few months ago. I think it is 1977/78 as near as NIB as I have ever seen. I bought it at an online auction. I put in a very early bid not expecting to be the only bidder. Haven't been to the range yet, but just picked up 1k of .22 standard velocity, so I am now ready to try it out. Almost too pretty to shoot!
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looks nice. Mine was almost NIB also, and I will have to admit it is almost too pretty to shoot, I do not take it out as much as I should. I had a hard time finding standard velocity .22s also. Now that I have some I still don't want to go shoot it much!

David
 
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Almost too pretty to shoot!
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Did not see a question in your OP so this time, I'll provide some input on questions that were not asked. ...... :rolleyes:

As far as the domestic market, you have the cream of the crop. The only thing wrong with them, is that it's going to be very difficult to go up from here. They are fantastic shooters and make most shooters, look good.
JMHO ... :)

Don't know or want to know what you paid for it but do know that you got your money's worth. You did very well ..... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
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You're going to love it. I have a Vortex Venom reflex sight coming for mine on Friday. Will be sighting it in this weekend.
 
Beautiful little .22 automatic. Makes the rugers loom like gargoyles. I bet that was expensive, but I am sure it is a fine fine rimfire pistol. I wood like a Colt woodsman or old browning .22 myself. I don't have a .22 pistol and feel that I need one
 
I won't tell you what I paid, but I will say that even with shipping and FFL transfer fee I still paid less than 1K. An considering the condition of the weapon I think I got quite the deal! It came with 2 original mags and a false muzzle cap to replace the muzzle break you see on the pistol.
 
Shoot it and enjoy it! I bought mine in 1960 and have put endless thousands of rounds through it. The accuracy is unbelievable. Five years ago I sent mine back to S&W for an overhaul. When I got it back I also spoke to the gunsmith who had worked on it. I wrote down what he told me and here is what he said.


Never clean the bore with oil or solvent. Just run a dry brush through it after cleaning. Once a year remove the right grip and remove any crud with a toothbrush. Use only CCI Standard ammo. I have been doing this and the pistol shoots like it is new.

One more thing. You can get genuine S&W magazines for this pistol from Buds Gun Shop for just $22.95.

You will have more fun with this pistol than you can possibly imagine. The trigger is so light it goes off with just a touch. Lastly, it is a beautiful design. A work of art in the world of firearms.
 
The Model 41 was originally intended for Bullseye competition; a role it fills well. As Sid advised, stick with standard velocity CCI for trouble-free, accurate shooting. Enjoy your new pistol-it's a true classic in every sense of the word.
 
Love your pistol!

I have a newer model with the built in rail; bought it NIB about two years ago. Great shooter! Beautiful gun. m/n not quite as accurate as a Hammerli Xesse Sport I owned at that time. But, probably the M41 is a better made gun. However, my understanding is the earlier Hammerli's, not the SIG Trail????, was superior in every way.

Whatever. I wouldn't sell my M41. Would like one with the longer barrel.

I have three Rugers, all are target models. With the Volquartsen Accurizing kits, they cost about half the price of a M41. They are not M41's, but shoot just as good, m/b have a smoother action after polishing the moving parts and the frame parts where they touch.
 
I have a 41 bull barrel with the extensible sight. It shoots extremely well. But I also have a Ruger Mk I with a bull barrel (yes, I like short, chubby barrels) and out of a machine rest with top ammo I can't tell the difference in groups. The S&W suits me a bit better, and I shoot better with it, but for pure accuracy, the Ruger is right up there.

BTW, I have never used the extensible sight except for trying it out a few times. But it does add a few dollars to the value of the gun today.

Jim
 
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