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September 2, 2012
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Hello from a first time DW owner. I bought this revolver from my younger brother, who bought it new in November 1977. It is a 4" 15-2 in like new condition, with slight holster wear around the muzzle. I had admired it since he first bought it, and would make occasional offers to take it off his hands to no avail.
I had recently decided I wanted a DW to scope and hunt with. I was visiting my brother just before Labor Day and we made some of the gunshops in his hometown looking for one with no luck. As I was packing to leave, he came into the room carrying the original factory styrofoam box containing his revolver. He said he never shoots it anymore and thought I would give it a good home IF we could make a deal.When he named his price, I got denim burns on my hand grabbing my wallet. To say I was surprised was an understatement.
If i recall right, there was a cardboard slip cover of sorts that went over the box to keep it closed. This cover is long gone, but best I can tell, everything else is there---wrench,gauge,plastic adapter for the wrench,owners manual, warranty card(that he filled out and never mailed) and even the original store price tag from the Gibsons store where he bought it.
I found this forum while doing some research and am glad I did. Have already read up on the tune-up and enjoyed reading several of the threads on the forum.
Since my original intent was find a six inch or longer barrel to mount a scope on, I've already started looking about for a shroud and barrel. I don't intend to let this one become a safe queen---I intend to use it.
Sorry about no pics---I need to find our camera and get the wife to show me how to use it
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David
January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy the site. You shouldn't have any problem finding longer barrel assemblies on eBay or GunBroker.
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November 17, 2008
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Sounds like a good deal and it's great to keep it in the family. 
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LB
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you got a very nice pistol. I will warn you, about
(Dan Wesson acquisition syndrome) when you buy a nice Dan it may lead to collection of barrels, grips, and ultimately more Dan Wessons. Many of us are afflicted.
If your original paperwork verifies the date of manufacture, perhaps you would consider submitting to the serial # database in archives at the top of this screen. Its purpose is to establish a reliable timeline for Dan Wesson manufacture.
-Lonwolf
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January 24, 2009
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to the
It always makes it a little more special when you can keep a fine revolver in the family. We'd sure love to see some
when you can get the
figured out.
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February 9, 2009
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to the and I am sure you'll be getting us a range report before long of that new revolver you just obtained. What is cool is keeping the DW in the family. You can always download some photos later on if you feel inclined, until then we welcome you back for frequent visits!!
SMF
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June 24, 2011
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Welcome from sunny AZ 
Sounds like you got a good plan, I'm hoping to get some barrel and shrouds from EWK arms to make my 357 more versatile. You might try them for barrel assemblies as well as checking the auction sites.
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