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December 17, 2008
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Very cool!! ...and, uh, case closed...
Now it will be fun to see if we can fill in that historical piece relating to the black cases and that curious stamp!
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January 24, 2009
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I had to pull the stuffin' out of mine, to check for any stamped dates...none. There is a yellow chalk line on both halves, but no date.
The only thing I can surmise then, is that they had a bunch of these cases stockpiled. This has been an enlightening thread, nice work guys!
Oh & great lookin' Pac, Alan!
December 17, 2008
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I think you probably have the answer Charger.
Hopefully we can find out for sure - another mysterious puzzle part of Dan Wesson history will be put in place - maybe...!
April 12, 2009
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There is a black line across the inside of this case and actually two rubber stamp dates, one says Feb 12,1970 and another one says Feb 16, 1970 This kind of stuff use to drive me crazy in my prior life of restoring muscle cars. I was usually only able to get the correct answers by reading articles by or talking to people that actually worked at the factory at that time. Thanks again everyone.
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January 24, 2009
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Ok, now TWO dates is just unfair!
LOL
I wonder if the different dates were put on when the outer clamshell was stamped, before they were fitted into the aluminum frames & hinges were riveted on?
I could see the lines being swiped on after they were inspected for size & given approval.
Hmmm...another car guy, huh? I'm beginning to notice a trend around here, regarding musclecars & DW's.
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February 28, 2009
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Dusty:
Regarding the serial numbers.
The 715 is SD016305
The 744 is SB006477
Hope this helps with the serial range dating issue.
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February 9, 2009
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I checked my serial number. It is 357 S0057XX. I could not find any date stamps.
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April 12, 2009
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Well it looks like a year of manufacture is a tough one. Still hoping someone has a suggestion for improving double and single trigger action.Someone on the forum suggested wolff springs at 7 1/2 lbs. I don't suppose anyone has a 10″barrell they want to part with? Also was there a certain % of pistols that were made into pistol pacs.SMF it appears that your pistol and mine were made at least within days of each other COOL. Could you give the facts on your piece. THANKS
December 17, 2008
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We'll keep working the serial number Vs year of manufacture. Mid eighties is a safe bet for now, but we'll narrow it down over time.
On the trigger: Check these articles from the 1978 American Handgunner (a couple of my favorites). There are some suggestions in there and a reference to Grant Cunningham who is famous for DW action jobs. It's under the Archive tab, articles - but here's the link: https://www.danwessonforum.com/wp-content/uploads/AHJF78_dw.pdf
Priceless info and a great article by Masaad Ayoob. I would download, print and keep 'em in your DW notebook.
BTW, my brown case for the '41 mag has a yellow marking stick line across the inside of lid (left to right, not top to bottom) - but no stamp.
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November 17, 2008
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All this talk about serial numbers and such leaves me dizzy. Ill keep it simple. 
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
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