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May 22, 2010
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Hello! my name is Marc, and i'm a Dan-O' Hollic!
I JUST bought my 1st DW. From what i have learned on here so far it is a 744 8"
w/ Oakshore "ultra-dot" site installed. Black Pachmeyer grips.!
(no other pistol items)
I have been eyeing this one for a month! and finally had the opportunity to 
sure i overpaid, but what can I expect from a dealer selling to a DW newbee
I have been looking for one of these for a long time and this one was the ONLY one i have seen! (in 44 ss) and priced accordingly
tomorrow I am heading to the indoor range for my first shoot with this bad boy
is $35 good for 50 rd of 44mag (jsp) good? (i will be reloading these later)
the specific pistol info is in my sig! thanks guyzzz!
can anyone tel me : date of manf.?
value (realistic)? not what I paid..
Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
February 11, 2010
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Hi Marc, 
to the 
. Dose your Login name indicate your a steel cowboy ?
From the looks of the auction side of sales lately a SS 44 can bring upwards of $800
depending on condition of course. One member recently stated he gave $525 for his
744, but I believe the planets were in alignment that night 
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$35 for ammo is fair, have seen plenty of 44 that was higher than that. Cheapest I have
saw lately was CCI Blazer for $26.95 and that was a sale price.
Here's a chart on Serial #
https://www.danwessonforum.com/dwf-content/files/DanWessonSerialNumbers.pdf
-Blacktop
Oh yea, I almost forgot !
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January 24, 2009
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I agree, $7-800 these days seems to be a fairly average rate. Some go a little higher & if you find a nce one for under $600, that's
for sure. $35 for ammo is pretty good, it's often higher than that around my area.
to the A decent picture of production dates is coming along slowly, but we're making progress.
Let us know how your first range day goes & post up some
of that baby!
May 17, 2010
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Welcome! (from one newb to another)
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF. The Serial Number info on 744's is a little sparse, but a Monson gun will be pre-1992. Ballpark guess on yours is mid-late 1980's. I just got 100 of comercially remanufactured .44 Magnum for $61.
My 744 was one of the sub $600 ones on a real "off topic" auction on Gun Broker that was listed in such a way that it got very few views and mine was the only bid on it's second round on auction.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
May 22, 2010
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Blacktop said:
Hi Marc,
Why yes sir I am!
From the looks of the auction side of sales lately a SS 44 can bring upwards of $800
Well at least i didnt get "hosed!" financially
depending on condition of course. One member recently stated he gave $525 for his
744, but I believe the planets were in alignment that night
$35 for ammo is fair, have seen plenty of 44 that was higher than that. Cheapest I have
have seen much higher also nearly $50!! bx
saw lately was CCI Blazer for $26.95 and that was a sale price.
I HAD to use range purchased ammo (CCI crap so i cant re-load it) $35 50rd.
Here's a chart on Serial #
https://www.danwessonforum.com/dwf-content/files/DanWessonSerialNumbers.pdf
thanks that what i figure about eairly 80's...
-Blacktop
Oh yea, I almost forgot !
Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
May 22, 2010
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Charger Fan said:
Let us know how your first range day goes & post up some
First day at the indoor range was AWESOME!!! i LOVE this pistola!! and that was just paper punching... Very acurate, with the electronic dot site all the way to the end (30yd) kept them all in about 6" group. not bad for a neewb with little 44mag exp. and little heavy (im a small guy)
from about 50ft, while bench rested (to get acuracy) kept under 2" had a solid hole and almost shots were touching each other!!
rapid fire from standing weaver stance was all center mass
100 rds shot, NONE out side 8 ring, this is much better than i was shooting with my 92F 9mm.
i see a great things in the future with this weapon!!
Im still working of how to post pics!!
My Avitar is the only one of mine so far..
Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
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January 24, 2009
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rolling18 said:
First day at the indoor range was AWESOME!!! i LOVE this pistola!!
Now that's what I like to hear...it's almost as good as I was there myself! 
May 22, 2010
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Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
May 22, 2010
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FINALLY!!!! Thanks to the tuturoial, I was finally able to figure out how to post pictures
Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
February 11, 2010
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Hey Marc,
I thought you did, I road the iron horse myself a short run in the 90's till the little lady
threatened to pack up and take the dog with her…..she's lucky I loved that
dog 
.
I have made a few purchases with Sportsmans Guide for ammo lately. Here's
some prices on some that shoot's good for my 44. You can find $10 off coupon
codes on the internet, that just about covers shipping.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/wolf-44-mag-240-gr-jhp-50-rds.aspx?a=244623
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/magtech-revolver-44-rem-mag-240-gr-sjsp-50-rds.aspx?a=606387
Watch out with the Wolf Gold. It is kind of on the warm side, 1267 ft lbs energy, I like
it , not sure what you want to put through your gun.
-Blacktop
May 22, 2010
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heh its always the dog that sticks by you doesnt complain, and happy to do so.:)
ive only been dooing in for 6 years
thanks for the links for shopping!!
i got my brass a cleanin' as we speak!! but cant find my reloader!! uhhh
shopping for Primers, Powder, Bullets, and factory loads!!
and load specs... its been years since I re-loaded. time to re-ignite the powder!
thanks again Mr Blacktop
Mod 744 8" stainless,vent/ ultra dot Site.
SN# SB0116xx Monson, Mass.
.44 mag CTG
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January 24, 2009
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rolling18 said:
FINALLY!!!! Thanks to the tuturoial, I was finally able to figure out how to post pictures
And a fine job you did, too!
Ya know whut...uhhh...I think I can almost see clear to the front lens of that scope, in the first pic, nice work! Looks like a really nice DW you landed, way to go.
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November 17, 2008
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to the nut house we call the Good job on the pics and Sweet lookin 744. Never tried an dot sight but will have to give it a go some day.
LB
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
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