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May 8, 2014
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Any guesses as to what type of wood this is? Was this a factory grip, or was this something made and installed aftermarket? I wanna say Cocobolo, but the color is real funky. I dig it.
That rear sight is odd.....Did someone add a new rear sight, and the white marking is faded? Or, did someone paint using white nail polish? It has a small groove which could hold paint. Do the stock rear sights have a small groove to hold paint like that? It is uneven and not good looking. I will be attempting to scrape that out using a toothpick and rubbing alcohol.
Here is a BIG closeup showing the minor rust pitting. the rest of the 6" barrel and revolver frame are in very good to borderline excellent condition. No bluing wear, just some minor rust pitting and scratches.
Now, the other three barrel shrouds....... I am pretty angry the place I bought them from (a pawn shop via gunbroker) did not even give a cursory cleaning. There is either dried dirt, or else a few years worth of spider webbing inside the barrels, and shrouds. The snubnose looks like it could have possibly been buried and never cleaned off. They looked so much better in the photos, but I did definitely get the same items. Its just no wonder they only showed photos of the rifling inside the 6" barrel which is impeccable.
Anyway, I know this is just for showing off revolvers, and here is mine! I have to make a bunch o' other posts (well, first I need to search and read past threads) for cleaning, rear sight adjustment, carefully removing rust without damaging the bluing, where to oil this revolver, is it possible to refinish the wood grip? etc.
I am scared to do the everyman Dan Wesson tune-up. I have had my pistol permit less than a year, and I am not a mechanic, and I would be a lil more than nervous I wouldn't be able to reassemble, or worst case scenario, damage a part or lose a spring that goes flying across the room. 
I LOVE THE DAN WESSON 357 REVOLVER!!! 
One day I hope to buy either a Stainless Steel Model 15 and then polish the SS to a mirror like finish, or else buy a nickel plated version (the real deal nickel plated version), or perhaps even a blued model that functions perfectly but has a worn finish- and either have it nickel plated, or perhaps even cerakoted.
as for the smilies: What mean GTDW? Wut meen DWAS?
April 28, 2014
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November 17, 2008
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Yes the grip is factory, zebra wood. The sight is also factory. Nice DW.
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April 20, 2010
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Very nice, I am sure a good cleaning will do wonders. Like LB said the grip is factory, and the zebra wood is quite nice and desirable. I have refinished grips by stripping the old finish off and refinishing with Tru-oil. Of perhaps you could ask LB about refinishing it for you.
The rear sights on Dans often look like yours, they were high quality revolvers in their time but often the sight outline looks like a kid did it with craft paint.
If you do tackle the Average Joe tuneup, just post any questions you run into and somebody here can help I'm sure. But don't lose any parts!
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March 25, 2013
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Well, the men answered your questions. I will offer a testimonial. If I could do a tuneup, ANYONE can. It is like riding a bike, once you learn it is a no brainer. We will all help. Don't mess with the sight, it actually works fine. The grip is a rare tropical hardwood and in new condition going for over $150 on ebay.(Goncalvo Alves). Not sure of my spelling. Your words indicate you already have DWAS. There are a lot of Dans in great condition out there.If a little corrosion bugs you have it hard chromed or keep it as a shooter and buy a safe queen to drool over. Please do not ruin it by cerakoting it. Stainless is great. Shoot and drool. A well used dan is often the sweetest shooter. Finally, Dextron Automatic Tramsmission Fluid works as well as anything for lubricating and cleaning your Dan.
May 8, 2014
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Man, thanks for the replies and warm comments. This forum is AWESOME! I have the fever- 
Check out my custom pistol pac. Gonna have to cut gun foam to fit the gun, barrels, and save room for the tool and second grip I am gonna be buying.
December 18, 2016
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Grip wood maybe not Cocolobo ....
First thoughts were Zebra wood finished out very light or with yellow tones
but I found a better match & flecks to match a light Tiger Wood best
that said, only the Zebra seems to have been offered ...
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December 4, 2011
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Tglv, how about stopping by the New Members thread and introducing yourself. This is a two year old thread and I believe the original question has already been answered.
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