Make: S&W, Smith & Wesson

Model: 411

Serial Number: TZW0908

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1993

Caliber: .40 S&W

Action Type: Double Action DA/SA Semi Automatic Pistol Fed By Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the slide; the original recessed white dot has been painted over in orange. The rear sight is a round-top square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece checkered black Xenoy. The grip has a few light scuffs and handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Matte Blue & Black Alloy Frame

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some stubborn fouling in the bore, but no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action shows minor operational wear. There are a few scattered minor marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of three 11-round magazines.

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 411 preceded the Model 410. At first glance this may seem odd, a higher number preceding a lower one. Unlike, say, the 39, 439, 539 and 639, the second and third digits of the Models 410 and 411 referred not to a specific series, but to their magazine capacity. The model 411 was produced between 1992 and 1996 and used an 11-round magazine. In that year, the Assault Weapons Ban was implemented, which restricted civilians to 10-round magazine capacities. As such, Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 410, which was identical to the 411 except it was sold with 10-round magazines. The Models 410 and 411 were both part of the “Value Series”. They were intended to be well-built but affordable pistols for everyday use, chambered in the newly popular .40 Smith & Wesson round, which was introduced as a means of providing greater stopping power than the 9mm Parabellum, but with ammo capacity greater than the .45 ACP. This Model 411 appears to have seen limited and responsible use, more than suitable for a collection. It also comes with three magazines to get you started if you want to take it to the range or carry it for self-defense. Please see our photos and good luck!