Smith & Wesson Model 41 Serial Numbers

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Smith & Wesson Model 41 Serial Numbers

Smith & Wesson Model 41
Smith & Wesson Model 41
Type	Semi Automatic Pistol
Place of origin	United States
Specifications
Mass	41 ounces (1,200 g)
Length	10+1⁄2 inches (270 mm)
Barrel length	5+1⁄2 inches (140 mm) or 7 inches (180 mm)
Cartridge	.22 long rifle
Action	blowback, single action only
Rate of fire	Semi-automatic
Feed system	10-round single column, detachable box magazine

The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson after World War II as a competitive target pistol. It was designed with a 105 degree grip angle, the same as the Colt M1911 pistol, to maintain a consistent grip angle.^[1]

Production history[edit]

In July 1947, two prototypes—numbered X-41 and X-42—were produced, tested, and improved for the next 10 years. In 1957, the Model 41 was made available to the public for sale when Smith & Wesson produced 679 units.^[2] At the end of 1958, they had built 9,875 Model 41 pistols. A lighter 5-inch (130 mm) barrel was offered in 1958 for field use. The Model 41-1 was introduced in 1960 and was chambered in .22 Short for International Rapid Fire competition. Only 1000 were made using light aluminum slides necessary for function with the lower powered .22 Short.

In August 1963, the 5-inch heavy barrel version came into the market. Stoeger's Shooter's Bible of 1964 shows a 7+3⁄8-inch (190 mm) barrel grooved for Olympic center weights. The cocking indicator and 7+3⁄8-inch barrel were dropped in 1978. The 7-inch (180 mm) barrel was introduced in 1978 with no provision for a muzzle brake. A 6-inch (150 mm) barrel was offered for a few months in 1991. In 1992, the Model 41 was dropped from production. In 1994, Smith & Wesson returned it to production as the Model 41 (New Model).^[3]

Model 46[edit]

In 1957, Smith & Wesson offered a 'no frills' version of the Model 41, designated the Model 46. In 1959, it was selected by the U.S. Air Force for basic marksmanship training. About 4000 units were made in total: 2500 with a 7-inch (180 mm) barrel, 1000 with 5-inch (130 mm) barrels, and 500 with 5+1⁄2-inch (140 mm) barrels. The pistol lacked the checkering, polished blue finish, and other refinements of the Model 41. It proved to be a commercial failure with consumers who preferred the more costly Model 41, and production ceased in 1966.^[4]

References[edit]

^Hartink, A.E. (2002). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Edison, New Jersey: Chartwell Books, Inc. pp. 271–272. ISBN978-0-7858-1519-8.
^Jinks, Roy G.; Krein, Sandra C. (2006). Smith & Wesson (MA) (Images of America). Boston: Arcadia Publishing. p. 128. ISBN978-0-7385-4510-3.
^Supica, Jim; Richard Nahas (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (3 ed.). F+W Media, Inc. p. 279. ISBN978-0-89689-293-4.
^Fadala, Sam (2002). 'Smith & Wesson's Model 41: collectibles, edibles, and a lesson in history'. American Handgunner. 22 (6): 83.

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Model 41 - serial numbers and dates. When doing research online I found a Wikipedia page on the Model 41 where is states that S&W produced 679 units in 1957, (referenced to Jinks, Roy G.; Krein, Sandra C. Smith & Wesson (MA) (Images of America). Boston: Arcadia Publishing. So I'm a bit confused on a production date. Any help would be appreciated. Dating a Smith & Wesson Revolver: This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as 'lettered' can be several years off depending on model.