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February 15, 2016
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Hello! I'm new to this forum and I'm really excited about it. The first Dan Wesson I ever owned was the one my Dad got for me back in the early eighties. It was a six inch stainless vent heavy 44. I loved shooting that thing! Dad would reload the bullets and I would burn them up at our local gun range. I still have a lot of fond memories of that gun. Regretfully, I wound up trading it many years ago and have hated myself for it ever since. Fortunately, however, I was in a local gun shop a few days ago and saw an old Dan hanging on the wall collecting dust. It was a stainless 744 vent heavy barrel with an eight barrel! I liked to have fell out in the floor. I asked the owner if he could get it down so I could take a closer look at it. The old Dan had seen a lot of use. The original grips were still on it but we're dinged up a bit. There was some pitting on the front of the barrel and a couple of scratches here and there. Yet the cylinder locked up tight and the trigger break was as smooth as butter. Holding a Dan my hand after so many years was a shear delight and brought back a ton of great memories. Then I asked the most important question - "How much!" He said, "It yours for $475!" It didn't have the original box or tools with it but I didn't care. I put it on layaway immediately. I guess the guy was just wanting to get rid of it. I'll be bringing the old Dan home in a couple more days. I'm looking forward to cleaning and oiling it up. My Dad passed away a few years back but I know he'll be with me when I go to put that 744 to work on the range. I've got a lot of questions for you guys in the months to come. Looking forward to putting this forum to good use. Blessings!
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February 1, 2016
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Hello from Ohio, somebody call a cop. You stole that DW
Lets see some pics
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Very nice price on that Dan. We're here to help out. Get some tan Scotch-brite pads to remove the scratches. The rib can be refinished as well but requires some light blasting with 80 grit media.
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, thanks for the introduction. You got one really great deal on that 744, and feel free to "put this forum to good use".
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December 5, 2008
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Welcome to the forum. We eagerly await your questions.
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February 9, 2009
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to the 
from a PA member. Great intro you have there and what a deal you made! I am sure you'll get hooked back into wheelgun shooting with that score.
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January 22, 2008
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Welcome from SC. I love a happy story!
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February 16, 2013
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Welcome from Concord NC! I'll be watching for the range report!
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December 4, 2011
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Welcome from another PA member! . You did well with that score 
congrats! Thanks for the intro as well. We look forward to a range report when you have time. Enjoy!
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