S&W Model 41 values?

[LittleLebowski]

Any idea what a very good condition A series, 1981 manufacturer Model 41 is worth?

[SeriousStudent]

I can ask a buddy. He is a Model 41 collector, and has 8 or 9 of them, I think.

He'll likely want pics.

[LittleLebowski]

I’ll post some or PM you them.

[mag318]

Model 41s are great pistols but the value of the early ones depends on the variations. For example the ones with the EFS (extended front sight) are rare and command a premium. Also ones with the Field/Sport barrel bring more money. And of course the condition is a strong factor in determining value. Any high condition 41 IMO is worth at least $1000 since the new ones have an MSRP of over $1300.

[LittleLebowski]

Looks way better in person.

[SeriousStudent]

How many mags do you have to go with it?

Reaching out to the friend I mentioned tomorrow. Just got home from TacCon, and very much tired.

[DAB]

The mags for the 41 are the same as the old 422.

[johnnywitt]

Best mags are the older 12 round. I would get a threaded Ray Brandes "Bully Barrel" for your 41. They have a 1/9 twist and this allows you to mount optic & suppressor/comps and more importantly, it will stabilize the Aguila SSS 60gr Sniper Subsonic ammo (I'm talking dime sized groups or less at 20yds). With a 1/9 twist in .22lr you give up zero accuracy with normal 40gr ammo either.
I would also go to the smith-wesson forum & the rimfirecentral forum and Bullseye's guntalk to learn how to disassemble and troubleshoot problems.
The Factory 41 Barrel is designed to shoot CCI Standard Velocity Ammo & Green Tag. So, with reliability issues start there. Bully Barrel will shoot anything in my experience.
41 is a lot of fun and pure American Quality. Easy to field strip and clean as well. I like a 7.5" Barrel with the open sights and then swap to shorter Bully Barrel with optics when suppressed. Ray will shorten your Bully Barrel if you want.
Quality between 422 & 41 is the difference between a 50's American Car and a 80's American Car.

[LittleLebowski]

How many mags do you have to go with it?

Reaching out to the friend I mentioned tomorrow. Just got home from TacCon, and very much tired.

Two 10s and two 12s.

[Coal Train]

I picked up a new production 5.5” 41 last week. The 5.5” version felt better balanced than the 7” version.

I haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet but I am hoping to remedy that this weekend.