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February 24, 2013
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My labels:
SHOOT’s labels:
I tried to replicate the labels SHOOT created in 2014. Recently, I’ve seen it posted the label file SHOOT created has since been lost. So, this was my first attempt to re-create them. All I had to go on was a pic of SHOOT’s labels he posted in his thread here (pic of his above for your convenience):
How do mine look? See any issues? There has to be a lot of other calibers missing from the list, what labels are missing? Do you have a pic of one that’s missing so I can replicate it?
I should add, I’m not looking to trick or deceive anyone into believing any of my pacs that are missing the original labels are “authentic”, I’m just interested in making my pacs have the correct aesthetics. Kinda like restoring an old muscle car to its exact original condition.
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December 4, 2011
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They look good to my eyes.
I know they made pacs in blue and stainless, in 22, 22 mag, 32 H&R mag. 38, 357, and I suppose 32-20. I think the 38 and 32-20 pacs were few and far between, but I'd imagine there are a few out there.
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Can you make any of them on different colored paper? I need several of them for original boxes! If not I would still like to get some from you. I'm in need of two 445 labels, a 45 Cold label, a 41 mag label, and a 22 label. Here are my original large frame ones . 
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February 24, 2013
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Scout728 said
Model 738Model 8 SS
Thanks Scout! Just to verify, the Model 8-2 is a blued .38 and the 708 is the stainless version .38 and the 738P is the .38 +P (‘lil Dan), correct?
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Stmstan 445 said
Can you make any of them on different colored paper? I need several of them for original boxes! If not I would still like to get some from you. I'm in need of two 445 labels, a 45 Cold label, a 41 mag label, and a 22 label. Here are my original large frame ones .
If I can find labels in those colors, I think I could replicate them. I have several styrofoam DW boxes with the blue hue too. I don’t have any that are yellow so I’m glad you included the pics. I’ll run to a local office supply store this weekend and see what’s available. Hopefully they offer labels in those colors.
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Those labels look like a standard Avery 3 up mailing label. I don't think DW went to a lot of expense to print these, they look like somebody ran them off generically on the office printer and wrote on the serial number with a Sharpie. It must have been only one person who did that for years because every one I've ever seen is in the same hand writing.
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I think you’re correct, I noticed in SHOOT’s pic he was using Avery 5161 labels so that’s what I chose as my format in Word and it seems to replicate very well. 5161 has 2 columns of labels per page.
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I've got an orange one around here somewhere to go with that pinkish one.
I think they used what they could find, I don't know if there was any master plan like color for caliber.
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February 24, 2013
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Wow that’s a LOT of different colors!
I wonder if the color has any special meaning? Did they dedicate a color to a caliber or frame size or maybe blued vs stainless model? Or maybe each manufacturing location (Monson vs Palmer vs Norwich) used different colors? Or did they simply use whatever label color was handy at the time?
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KurtB said
Scout728 said
Model 738
Model 8 SS
Thanks Scout! Just to verify, the Model 8-2 is a blued .38 and the 708 is the stainless version .38 and the 738P is the .38 +P (‘lil Dan), correct?
Yes, I wonder how rare the 38S are? I never see them for sale. I am sure many are out there. I haven't seen any other than mine.
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December 7, 2020
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Kurt if you are officially producing them, then I would like some sheets too.
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Scout728 said
Kurt if you are officially producing them, then I would like some sheets too.
Me too!!!!!!!
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February 24, 2013
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Ok will do. Once I get to the point of having found labels in the correct colors, I’ll post back here my latest label versions and get feedback on accuracy. I’m no expert! I will be relying on the gurus here on DWF.
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Don't forget the green one...
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February 24, 2013
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Sheesh it’s like these labels are as many colors as a bag of skittles! LOL
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Interesting thread!
My .44V8 came in the Styrofoam box with a blue label and black lettering.
The .357 I bought used without a box. I sent it to the factory for rebuild and they returned in in a Styrofoam box with no label, only sharpie writing.
I don't remember what kind of box the .22VH4 came in. The gun was in a soft plastic "rug". The original box is hiding.
Just for grins I'd like a label for the 15-2V6 box.
Edit: the factory accessories (grips, BAs, etc.) I have came in boxes with stick on labels.
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I'm willing to bet that the label color doesn't mean anything and the factory just used whatever was available at the stationary store.
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February 24, 2013
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LeonardC said
The .357 I bought used without a box. I sent it to the factory for rebuild and they returned in in a Styrofoam box with no label, only sharpie writing.Just for grins I'd like a label for the 15-2V6 box.
I wonder if CZ is willing to sell those styrofoam boxes (with a sleeve?) stand-alone? I assume the have the DW logo on theem?
No problem, I’ll make a 15-2V6 label for you.
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