Not another .41!

Redhawk41

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Earlier this month while skulking about in a LGS I noticed a 6.5-inch New Model Blackhawk in .41 Mag that had somehow appeared on consignment since my previous visit. Along with it was an El Paso Saddlery holster in excellent condition along with 85 rounds of ammo at a price that was quite decent by today's standard. Already owning a various assortment of other .41's--including a 4 5/8" NM and a 6.5" OM--I did the right thing and refused to even ask to look at it, and safely left the store with my wallet intact....pleased with myself for having done the right thing.
Yes, you guessed it; the next day I was calling the store back with an offer for the consignor who, somewhat surprisingly, accepted without counteroffering. Honestly, that wasn't my expectation but apparently this one was meant to be mine.
If this thing has ever been shot it must have only have been a few rounds. There's barely even an perceptible turn line. And the included aftermarket grips make it look purty, too!

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I’d buy one of those in a heartbeat!
Congrats ….. I’m so jealous.
Only 41 Mag Smith I have is a 6 inch 57. Really wanted a 4 inch but the deal was ok.
 
I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat!
Congrats ….. I'm so jealous.
Only 41 Mag Smith I have is a 6 inch 57. Really wanted a 4 inch but the deal was ok.

Thank you, it took a while to find this one.
I too have a couple of 57's and a 657, but the 58 is a rarer bird, especially these early S-series. Got a surprisingly reasonable deal on it, too.
 
I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat!
Congrats ….. I'm so jealous.
Only 41 Mag Smith I have is a 6 inch 57. Really wanted a 4 inch but the deal was ok.

4" because of appearance or for carry?

A lot of people like the 4" barrel version. I assume one reason for this is because of the aesthetics - the length of barrel compared to frame compared to the grip. It is definitely well proportioned.
 
Oh NOT carry. Too big for me.
Just for looks and variation.
 

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