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March 27, 2013
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I told myself that I needed to slow down on the Dan acquisitions, but I couldn't help myself when I spotted this one. Here are the pictures from the seller. I should take possession by this weekend, hopefully.
Dan Wesson 45-VH4
Original box, minus the sleeve
Barrel tool
Original plus pachmyer grips
I'm kind of curious about the grips. Did someone make thier own set and put a DW medallion in them, or did they come like that?
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October 11, 2009
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Good buy ,nice find , Artex
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February 28, 2009
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Hi Artex:
Actually those grips look to me to be someone's custom creation. I've never seen a DW grip like that.
BTW, your gun is a model 45, not a 745. A 745 would be a stainless gun. DW added the 7 to the model number to denote stainless steel for all of its guns. Also note that the serial number begins with 45B. On a stainless it would begin with 45S. Just an FYI.
Really nice find. Those things are really scarce, and the price was pretty good as well.
-Mike
March 27, 2013
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Thanks for the info Mike, you do learn something new every day. I'm thinking that someone sanded down the factory grip to give it that appearance. You can see the original color of the grips around the medallions, at least that's what it looks like to me. When the gun shows up I'll get some better pictures.
March 27, 2013
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Before I go and order a few rounds for the new hand cannon I have to ask if there are any loads that are too hot for this one? I'm assuming since it's a large frame Dan it can handle anything you throw at it.
Any advice?
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February 28, 2009
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Let me know if you find anything better than "cowboy" rounds. That's all I could find to feed mine and they're terrible.
-Mike
March 27, 2013
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Mike, Midway has a couple different, non-Cowboy rounds in stock at the moment. They're not cheap by any means, but they're definitely not cowboy rounds. The two I listed below are 300+ grain lead bullets.
If I could confirm that either of these were using starline brass I'd buy them. I'm trying to keep all of my reloading brass starline.
Edit:
I called Doubletap and actually spoke with a real human being. She was nice enough to tell me that typically the head stamp on the brass is their own and that the products listed on their website with the "add to cart" option are in stock. I'm going to order a few boxes and give them a shot. 
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December 4, 2011
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I have a 745 with the VH4 barrel, the stainless twin of your gun. Its a fun gun to shoot although mine needs a higher front sight blade to get dialed onto target.
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February 22, 2009
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I shoot "full house" 45s that are safe in the Super Redhawk with no issues. Feed the Dan what you want.
FWIW-
Gun Broker prices: 6 May 2013- $1,625. Previously on 4 AUG (not certain what year) $1,402
I paid $700 for mine and you did even better. I would qualify that as 
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Congratulations.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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January 24, 2009
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Like you, I'd guess that someone sanded down a factory grip. Looks like they left the medallions in good shape.
The price is a no-brainer, congrats on your score!
March 27, 2013
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rwsem said
I shoot "full house" 45s that are safe in the Super Redhawk with no issues. Feed the Dan what you want.FWIW-
Gun Broker prices: 6 May 2013- $1,625. Previously on 4 AUG (not certain what year) $1,402
I paid $700 for mine and you did even better. I would qualify that as
Congratulations.
I knew the price was good, but didn't realize it was that good. Thanks for keeping track of past sales. 
March 25, 2008
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All I can do is eat my heart out! you done very good. Pops
March 25, 2008
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I need four calibers to complete my goal of all the calibers. 45lc., 22mag., and the 414sm. and the 460. so have no doubt you found one of the holly grails, at a ausome price.
January 22, 2008
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That was an awesome deal!
March 27, 2013
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Well, so much for that idea. B&B Guns of Muncie Indiana sold the gun out from under me this morning. My money order is listed as out for delivery today and they sold the gun this morning to someone local. I'm beyond pissed off.
I called the shop and talked to the owner. He's a grumpy ol fart and said since my money hadn't shown up he needed to sell it. So, don't do any business with these folks. They're a small shop so you'll probably never run across them though.
B&B Guns
Your One Stop Gun Shop
Main Street Flea Market
1710 East Main Street
Muncie, Indiana 47305
765-702-8148
765-209-1461
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BB-GUNS/437103089658763
On another note, does anyone need 200 rounds of 45LC (starline brass) and a brand new set of Lee carbide dies? 
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February 22, 2009
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UGH! That's crap... They are on my Blackball list.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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December 4, 2011
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That is just totally stupid and unfair! If they knew you bought it and had sent a MO in accordance with their terms, they should have held it pending funds arrival. They could have taken the other guys name as a backup if you didn't pay, but to sell it out from under you is BS!
I wonder if they marked it up more to the local guy?
If you are serious about the brass, I'll buy it, PM me.
I have dies but can use more brass.
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June 25, 2013
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That one of the reasons I have decided that when I think about a Armslist purchase I will only do it within the State of Michigan.
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
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February 16, 2013
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Sorry but that is just WRONG! Hate that happened to you.
I think a road trip to Muncie, Indiana is in order! 
March 27, 2013
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Such is life. The hunt for new Dan's continues, just without the 45LC checked off the list.
The guy had absolutely no remorse, just wanted to tell me that he expected my payment earlier than when it showed up. It was pointless to argue at that point as the gun was already gone.
Guess I'll just have to keep looking. I need something to feed that new ammo through.
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