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March 27, 2009
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I found your site the other day looking for general information regarding my
Dan Wesson. Excellent site and lots of great information. Cudos to the Admin.
From what I have gleaned from the site I have a Palmer SS 5" 357Mag
probably a model 715. The revolver is in excellent condition and is the most
accurate revolver I have ever owned. I bought this revolver used at a gun show
in the late 90's for $200.00. I'm not sure the dealer really knew what he had.
great deal for me. I'll post some pictures once I figure out your process.
Thanks for the great info.
February 4, 2009
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Welcome aboard rottenroger.
You indeed own a 715. I would say you purchased your Dan back when nobody (except us) knew how good of a shooter DW can be. I should have stockpiled them back when you could pick them up for $200-$300. Times are changing and they are increasing dramatically in value.
Enjoy your stay.
I just saw your picture post- very nice. There seems to be a bunch of fixed barrels showing up recently from members collections.
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January 24, 2009
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Welcome aboard, love the screen name!
Man, $200 is a smokin' deal for any DW in halfway respectable shape, I'd say you sure did well for yourself. So being a 5" barrel, does that mean you have a fixed barrel, or is it removeable? There's some new members who have posted pics of their fixed barrel guns in the "pics" thread.
There's a pic posting link in the "FAQ" spot on the right of the screen, that should help. --->>
February 4, 2009
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Charger Fan said:
Welcome aboard, love the screen name!
Man, $200 is a smokin' deal for any DW in halfway respectable shape, I'd say you sure did well for yourself. So being a 5″ barrel, does that mean you have a fixed barrel, or is it removeable? There's some new members who have posted pics of their fixed barrel guns in the “pics” thread.
There's a pic posting link in the “FAQ” spot on the right of the screen, that should help. —>>
Don't be bustin his chops Charger- he posted a pic already.LOL
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January 24, 2009
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Yeah, I just saw that. I guess it took me longer to type that reply than I thought!
Great looking DW, Rottenroger!
February 4, 2009
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Just messin with ya Charger.
While we are admitting errors, I may have made one myself.
Maybe someone has some input- since this is a fixed barrel, is it still a 715 or is there a different designation for the fixed barrel model? I don't know…..
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January 24, 2009
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As far as I've heard, the .357 fixed barrel guns are still Model 15/715 guns. But I don't think that's been proven as absolute, so I could be wrong.
March 27, 2009
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Here's a question for you all. How would you make the barrel measurement?
I measured 5" from the barrel next to the cylinder to the end of the muzzle.
Or would you measure from the shroud to the end of the muzzle ? I used to
own a S&W SS 686 6" and it shot really well but it never came close to shooting
as tight a group as this Dan Wesson. I shot a Dan Wesson in the early 80's
and then it was said to be the only revolver to be as accurate or better than the
Colt Python.
March 25, 2008
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Just want to welcome you! I(we) hope you learn alot and enjoy this association. From one oregonian to another.
April 25, 2008
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Welcome to the forum! Great price on a Dan Wesson. Wish you could still get them now for that much money. This must be the place for fixed barrel revolvers. I only remember hearing very little about them when they first came out, and no one I know bought one. Now, we have a bunch of them here...great to see them, and it just makes another variation we have to add to the collections.
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January 24, 2009
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rottenroger said:
Here's a question for you all. How would you make the barrel measurement?
I measured 5″ from the barrel next to the cylinder to the end of the muzzle.
Or would you measure from the shroud to the end of the muzzle?
Sounds like you're measuring right. They are measured from right next to the cylinder, to the end of the muzzle...actual barrel length. So the 6" removable barrel I have has a 5-5/16 shroud, for example.
January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the forum rottenroger! The fixed barreled guns are rolling out of the wood works these days!
The Model 15 and 715 designations apply to the fixed barreled guns as well at least according to the Blue Book but with a notation of being a Fixed Barrel.
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November 17, 2008
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Welcome aboard, you will find DW guys from all over here and other than hassling you for pics we are really laid back. I have always wanted to see Oregon, I dont suppose you can hear my s o u t h e r n d r a w l in text. LOL
LB
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