^Lot 161 Early Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Early Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #20221, .22 LR cal., 7 3/8" barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut two-piece grips with thumb rest, ramped blade front sight, adjustable square-notch rear sight with two spots of added red paint, and includes one 10-round blue steel S&W magazine. Mfgd 1959. Pistol is in fine overall condition, retaining approx. 95%-96% factory blue, with a few scattered spots of mild pin prick pitting on left side of the frame/slide, and freckles of corrosion on the underside. Right side shows a series of light vertical scratches. Otherwise, grips are near excellent with scattered light indentations and handling marks. Action functions smoothly. Bore is near excellent with well-defined rifling. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R/PPT)