Smith & Wesson

.22 S (disc., Model 41-1) or LR cal., match target pistol, single action, 10 shot mag., adj. rear and Patridge front sights, checkered walnut grips with thumbrest, 7 3/8 (disc. 2004) in. barrel, blue finish only, 41 oz. New 1957.

The Model 41 was introduced in 1957 with a 7 3/8 in. barrel, starting with serial number 1401. At approximately serial number 16000, relief cuts at rear of trigger guard were added. At approximately serial number 27500, the model number stamping moved to the right side of frame. The 5 in. barrel was introduced in 1959. The .22 Short Model 41-1 was introduced September 29, 1960, total production under 1,000 units. In 1976, 28 Model 41-1s were assembled from leftover parts. The 5 1/2 in. heavy barrel was introduced in 1963. In 1965, the 5 1/2 in. barrel extended front sight was introduced, then discontinued in 1976. In 1978, the revised Model 41 was introduced at approximately serial number A494000 with the following changes: (A) The 7 3/8 in. barrel replaced with the new 7 inch barrel. (B) The cocking indicator was discontinued. In 1984, S&W introduced the three letter prefix serial numbers, Model 41s start at "TAA". In 1992, the 12 shot magazine was introduced, and discontinued in 1994. In 1994, Millett rear sights replaced S&W rear sights, and the slide was drilled and tapped for scope mount. In 1996, the 5 in. barrel "optics only" version was available with Weaver base. In 1997, laminated hardwood stocks were introduced. In 1998, ten Model 41s were produced in the Performance Center called "Classic 41". In 2011, the Model 41 Performance Center Super Target Special was introduced.