Smith & Wesson Model 41 .22 LR, 7 3/8-inch Target Barrel with Factory Muzzle Brake (1959), Blued, Adjustable Sights
This 1959 Smith & Wesson Model 41 stands out with its early 7 3/8-inch target barrel featuring the factory integral muzzle brake with three top ports. It pairs polished blued carbon-steel construction with checkered walnut target stocks and fully adjustable target sights. Built in the United States during the 1950s, this full-size .22 LR target pistol showcases hallmark Model 41 features and desirable early-barrel configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. Pitting is visible around the rear sight, and there are small deposits on the slide. There is carbon buildup in the compensator.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 41 pistol
- One 10-round steel single-stack magazine
The early 7 3/8-inch target barrel is a defining feature, equipped with a factory integral muzzle brake cut with three top ports. The slab-sided profile and checkered top rib with matte finish support precise target work and clean sight alignment.
Target-focused sighting gear includes a Patridge front sight and a micrometer-click adjustable rear sight. Rear cocking serrations on the slide provide a positive grasp while maintaining the Model 41’s sleek profile.
Construction is polished blued carbon steel throughout the frame, slide, and receiver, paired with checkered walnut target stocks featuring a palm swell. The trigger is target-grade with overtravel adjustment, and controls include a manual safety and a standard magazine release.
Mechanically, the pistol uses a blowback, single-action, semi-automatic system with a 10+1 capacity. Notable Model 41 hallmarks present on this example include the interchangeable barrel system.