Model 41 Tune Up
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Model 41 Tune Up
i have a 5.5” heavy barreled 41 from the 1980s. I bought it used because I knew it was reliable. It eats CCI, SK and RWS well. I have started to get an occasional stovepipe every 100-200 rounds. It’s clean and lubed. I don’t think this gun has ever been worked on. I would like to replace everything that’s done for standard maintenance. I was planning on putting in new recoil, main and firing pin springs. Would a Volquartsen extractor be an upgrade? Anything else to do for preventive maintenance?
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
JNW1- Posts : 88
Join date : 2017-12-21
Re: Model 41 Tune Up
Here is a write up complete with pictures about the model 41. http://guntalk-online.com/Model41maintenance.htm
Seems like recoil springs are a good starting point.
Seems like recoil springs are a good starting point.
troystaten- Posts : 824
Join date : 2012-04-19
Re: Model 41 Tune Up
Here is similar disassembly/reassembly information for the S&W M41: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533264
There is also more S&W M41 information available there: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=306
Here is a thread about stovepipes from rimfire central: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009913
There is also more S&W M41 information available there: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=306
Here is a thread about stovepipes from rimfire central: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1009913
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Bullseye_Stan- Posts : 274
Join date : 2017-06-12
Location : Hampton Roads, VA
Re: Model 41 Tune Up
if the gun is running fine leave the extractor alone.. Yes the Volquartsen extractor has resolved many jamming issues with a 41 but no reason to change at this point.
7.5 lb Wolff spring are the std power recoil spring.
7.5 lb Wolff spring are the std power recoil spring.
jglenn21- Posts : 2620
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga
Re: Model 41 Tune Up
Thanks for the responses. I may just tear it down a bit, clean it well and see how it runs. I just had a dedicated frame built for a Nelson conversion and I’ve been shooting that lately. I decided to see how my 41 shot compared to it. At this point I score better and am a bit more consistent with the 41. Darn, this is a nice pistol!
Jeff
Jeff
JNW1- Posts : 88
Join date : 2017-12-21
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