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dwasStumbled on this by happenstance, 7445 Norwich VH6.  Serial #Z00236.  On the frame it says "First Issue" and it says "Dan Wesson First Issue 236" on the shroud also.  What do I have here?  Gun is dirty and needs cleaned, here are a couple quick and dirty pics came with factory box, door knob wrench, gap gage, allen wrenches and yellow plastic disk, no papers.Image Enlarger

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What you have there is a great find, when they started up DW in Norwich the first guns were called " First Issue"  with barrels numbered to the gun. Real nice find with the box and tool, now find a manual from that era and you really have a complete set up.

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Nice find.  We don't see too many Norwich Supermags floating around out there.

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From the serial number registry, it looks like this gun is from about 2000-2002 time frame, sound about right?  I'm very happy to have found it.laugh

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Nice find laugh...  Those are real nicely finished guns--and it is great you got the accessories with it.

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Very nice!  Looks like it has a nice lustre.  Congrats.  occasion

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Nice find there.  My First ever DW was a NIB 7445- VH8 back when they were still being produced.  It was a First Issue as well.  The Norwich guns are fine pieces of craftsmanship.  Mine has taken a PA whitetail in its time and will never leave..  Congratulations.

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Looks like you landed a beauty, nice work! Thanks for showing it off, too.drool

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First Issues are great finds. Just make sure you shoot it and really enjoy it.

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