"So there I was in the pawn shop..." (S&W M41)

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Don't you just hate the threads that start out like that? You just know that somebody found a great deal, the likes of which you'll never see in a million years...

Well, it finally happened to me. I was in a local gun/pawn shop, and happened to see a S&W M41 sitting all alone on the absolute bottom display shelf. It was in what looked to be an original S&W factory blue box and appeared to be OK, so I asked to see it. What I found was an A- prefix gun dating to 1981 in what looked to be new condition, with its correctly numbered box (in great condition), with a second magazine (also like new), all of the original paperwork, and even the tool kit with screwdriver... all for a $600 asking price. I figured if I'd already been this lucky, I might as well ask the dealer if he'd take $50 off the price. Well, he said "Yes", and here she is:

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Now I just hope she shoots as good as she looks!
 
I recently saw one at the local Gander Mountain in their used cabinet, but not nearly as nice. their asking price was $800, so I would think you got a good deal.
 
Nice! I got one way back in the 80's to shoot Bullseye with. Found it at a gunshow for $575 and no tax and I think it's a 70's model. The trigger on mine is superb and my scores immediately went up about 10 points average just because of that compared to the Ruger MK II I was using. You gat a deal.

I once visited knifemaking legend Bob Loveless (RIP) at his shop and when we discussed guns he said he had 3 M41's - he liked them that much.
 
You stole it for that price!

I've been wanting a 41 for years but I have yet to snag one for a decent price, congrats to you.
 
Well, I took my new-to-me M41 to the indoor range today with a couple boxes of CCI Standard Velocity ammo. Wow! I've read about the M41's "broken glass rod" trigger break, but wow. This gun is seriously better than I am. But the best part is that I honestly feel that, if I practice and focus on what I'm doing, it will make me a better shooter.
 
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Great buy,I used one in competition for many years. I might suggest that you find a set of springs for it and it will last for ever. (after enough shots the main spring will get weak enough to give misfires)
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TGReaper, with your experience I'd like to ask a couple of questions...

Wolff says that the standard recoil spring weight for the M41 is 7-1/2 lbs. They also offer "calibration sets" with springs that weigh 6, 6-1/2, and 7 lbs. Assuming I'm using CCI Standard Velocity 40gr ammunition, what purpose would the lower-weight springs serve?

Also, they offer an 8 lb recoil spring. Would this be for HV (high velocity) rimfire ammunition? Not that I ever plan on shooting them in my M41, but it might be a necessary option someday. I assume I'd also need to get a recoil buffer if I went the HV route.

Your insight would be very valuable to me. Thanks!
 
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