Smith & Wesson Model 41 Heavy Barrel .22 LR, 5.5 in Blued, 1973, Adjustable Sights, Walnut Target Grips
Classic 1970s Smith & Wesson Model 41 target pistol with the desirable 5.5-inch heavy, non-tapered bull barrel and flat, serrated top rib. Built in 1973 in the USA, this blued carbon-steel .22 LR features the Model 41's fixed-barrel, single-action blowback design with an internal reciprocating bolt, fully adjustable micrometer rear sight, and checkered walnut target grips with palm swell.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The thumb safety is very tight and requires significant effort to engage or disengage.
What's Included
- One factory Smith & Wesson Model 41 steel 10-round magazine
- Smith & Wesson Model 41 instruction manual
- Zippered soft pistol rug
The 5.5-inch heavy, non-tapered bull barrel with a flat, serrated top rib provides a stable sighting plane. Its fixed-barrel target architecture with an internal reciprocating bolt reflects the Model 41’s purpose-built design for bullseye and precision competition.
The pistol is finished in polished blued carbon steel, including the frame/receiver and slide assembly with rear cocking serrations. Checkered walnut target grips with a palm swell support a secure, consistent hold.
Sight equipment includes a Patridge front sight on an integral ramp and a fully adjustable micrometer rear sight. Controls feature a push-button magazine release and a thumb safety. Capacity is 10+1 rounds of .22 LR.
This 1973 example is a full-size, single-action blowback pistol made in the USA. The Model 41 line allows interchangeable barrels, adding versatility for different target configurations across the platform.