Smith & Wesson Model 41 Heavy Barrel .22 LR, 5.5 inch, Blued (1978) - Adjustable Target Sights, 10+1
This 1978 Smith & Wesson Model 41 Heavy Barrel is a classic American rimfire target pistol with the features collectors and shooters look for. It pairs a 5.5 inch slab-sided carbon steel barrel with a high-polish blued finish and a matte, serrated sighting rib. The 1978 configuration omits the cocking-indicator pin on the slide and retains the Model 41’s fixed-barrel blowback design known for match accuracy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor handling marks from prior use. There is some hardened residue toward the muzzle. Please refer to the photos for close-ups.
What's Included
- 1 factory Smith & Wesson Model 41 10-round steel magazine
The 5.5 inch heavy, slab-sided barrel is built from carbon steel and features a serrated top rib and recessed crown to support precise sight alignment and protect the muzzle. Its fixed-barrel blowback, single-action system is designed for consistent accuracy, and the 10+1 capacity offers ample string length for target work.
Sighting is handled by an adjustable target setup with a micrometer-adjustable rear sight and a pinned, ramped front blade with a red insert. The matte-serrated rib reduces glare across the sighting plane, complementing the high-polish blued finish on the rest of the pistol.
This example reflects the 1978 configuration with no cocking-indicator pin on the slide. The Model 41 platform also supports an interchangeable barrel system, offering flexibility for those who use different barrel profiles or lengths.
The frame and slide are carbon steel with a uniform blued finish, and the checkered hardwood target grip panels with a glossy varnish provide a secure, traditional feel. Built in the United States and full-size in footprint, this Model 41 highlights the fit and finish that has made the series a mainstay on the firing line.