Smith & Wesson Model 41 Heavy Barrel .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 7-Inch – 1980 Production
The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is one of the most respected American-made target pistols, and this 1980 A-prefix example carries the desirable 7-inch heavy barrel that competitors favor for its balance and sight radius. Built before the introduction of MIM parts, it features a deep-polish blued finish, button-rifled fixed barrel, and walnut target grips—details that collectors and serious rimfire shooters look for.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bluing retains strong luster with only minor, superficial scratches and handling marks. Walnut grips remain crisp with sharp checkering.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 41 Heavy Barrel pistol
- 1× 10-round factory Smith & Wesson magazine
- Smith & Wesson-branded leather holster stamped 1984
The 7-inch slab-sided barrel is fixed to the frame, a design that eliminates barrel movement and is prized for match-grade accuracy. The serrated top rib reduces glare and guides the eye toward the Patridge front sight and fully click-adjustable rear sight.
A quick-change trigger-guard latch allows fast barrel swaps, an advantage for shooters who run multiple barrel lengths on one serialized frame. Despite this convenience, the carbon-steel barrel stays rock-solid under fire thanks to its straight-blowback architecture.
The wide, grooved, single-action trigger includes an adjustable over-travel stop, letting the shooter fine-tune break and reset. Combined with the internal hammer and crisp 41 trigger geometry, the pistol delivers a clean, predictable pull favored in NRA Bullseye circles.
Pre-1990s high-polish bluing and all-steel construction give this Model 41 the fit, finish, and heft collectors associate with the earlier production era. The A-prefix serial confirms 1980 manufacture, aligning with the period when the heavy 7-inch barrel became standard for serious rimfire competition.