Smith & Wesson Model 41 .22 LR Target Pistol, 6 inch, Blued, 1970–1971 A-prefix, Rimfire/Airgun Dovetail Base with Tasco ProPoint Red Dot, Custom Right-Hand Target Grip
This early-1970s Smith & Wesson Model 41 is a classic fixed-barrel .22 LR target pistol configured for precision shooting. It features a 6 inch slab-sided carbon steel barrel with a full-length rib, and a blued carbon steel frame and slide. Notable upgrades include a rimfire/airgun dovetail base (3/8 in/11 mm) with a Tasco ProPoint red-dot sight in rimfire dovetail rings and a right-hand anatomical wood target grip with an adjustable palm shelf. This example falls in the A-prefix serial range (1970–1971) and is currently set up for single-loading with no magazine provided.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish shows patches of rust and pitting, along with scratches and blemishes. The bore has defined rifling but also shows blemishes. The safety selector is very stiff. No magazine is provided, so full function could not be verified. The magazine disconnect was manually depressed and the action actuates.
What’s Included
- Optic: Tasco ProPoint red-dot sight (silver) in rimfire dovetail rings
- Mount: Rimfire/airgun dovetail base (3/8 in/11 mm) (installed)
- Grip: Right-hand anatomical wood target grip with adjustable palm shelf (installed)
The Model 41’s fixed-barrel, reciprocating-slide design and interchangeable barrel system form a well-regarded foundation for .22 LR target work. This example dates to 1970–1971 (A-prefix frame) and retains its 6 inch slab-sided carbon steel barrel with a full-length rib and a pinned Patridge front sight. The barrel is drilled and tapped, aligning with its target-focused configuration.
A rimfire/airgun dovetail base (3/8 in/11 mm) is installed on the barrel rib, and a Tasco ProPoint red-dot sight is mounted in rimfire dovetail rings. The red-dot reticle provides a precise aiming point and the silver housing complements the blued pistol. The dovetail base and optic setup allow for straightforward red-dot use without altering the frame.
Ergonomics are optimized with a right-hand anatomical wood target grip that includes an adjustable palm shelf. The single-action blowback mechanism supports a consistent trigger cycle, and the fixed barrel helps maintain barrel-to-sight alignment with the mounted optic.
Operational notes: No magazine is provided, and the pistol is presently configured for single-loading (listed capacity 1 round). The magazine disconnect can be manually depressed and the action cycles; the safety selector is very stiff. Bore rifling remains well defined.