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January 8, 2011
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I have been accumulating guns most of my long life but just bought my first DW. Heretofore, all I knew about them was that there was a possibility of changing barrels. I have semi autos of almost all calibers and makes so now I want to venture out into the revolver world for future purchases.
I ran across a woman who had a DW for sale. It is a .357 Mag. CTG with a 4" barrel, fixed sights, and still wonder what model it is. That's why I joined this forum. I have spent years on horse forums but never a gun forum.
My DW is in great shape, blue is at least 99.5% and grips look new. She kept it in a pouch. It was made in late '82 or early '83 (best I can tell), Monson, Mass., 3198xx. She said she bought it in '83 new. She has developed arthritis in her wrist so she wants a .22. She has been shooting snakes and rats with the DW. The woman can shoot!!
Short of a picture, do you have an idea of the model?
February 11, 2010
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That would be a model 14-2. 
and Congrats on your purchase 
-Blacktop
January 8, 2011
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Blacktop said:
That would be a model 14-2.
-Blacktop
One thing, I have seen the words "pork chop" used. The last pork chop I saw I ate. What does this signify relative to a DW?
February 11, 2010
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I'll borrow a pic from member Charger Fan since he is the resident porkchop king.
See where the barrel is L shaped to frame ? Thats porkchop, Early 70's model 14 &15
any thing other is a 14-2 & 15-2 . and the 15 is the same as 14 but has adjustible
rear sight.
-Blacktop
January 8, 2011
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Thanks, I see the difference. That picture looks just like my DW except for the prok chop and the grips. Does the pork chop thingy make them more desirable or valuable?
February 11, 2010
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Usally porkchops run a little less $ as of today.
-Blacktop
May 17, 2010
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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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January 24, 2009
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Blacktop said:
Usally porkchops run a little less $ as of today.
Unfortunately, that's true.
However, I just know that one day the mighty Porkchop will finally gain the recognition it deserves!
I.e. ...one day the rest of the DW gun collecting populace will wake up & smell the coffee. hehe 
However, from your description & serial number, I'd say that you've got yourself a Model 14-2 with a 4" barrel. Here's an example of a 6" barrel, I don't have a 4" handy at the moment.
The only caveat may be that your grips may possibly have "DW" instead of "DWA".
January 8, 2011
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You are correct, DW instead of DWA. I'm going to a Gun Show in Montgomery a week from today. I have studied about every word on this forum so now I'm going armed with enough knowledge to be dangerous. I want another DW. Why, I'm not sure. I am a gun nut and can't seem to get enough. I am also looking for a Winchester 94 with a ser. no. under 5,000,000. I already have one but want another. I expect to be broke by the time I leave the show if I see what I'm looking for.
Hossman
February 11, 2010
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Hossman said:
I want another DW. Why, I'm not sure.
Yep ...your infected 
-Blacktop
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January 24, 2009
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Hossman said:
...so now I'm going armed with enough knowledge to be dangerous.
Sounds like how I usually am with computers.
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March 27, 2009
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The 14-2 is a great shooter! Now did you get any goodies with it? Wrench, paper work , box? You ca sometimes find Barrels for these though the 15-2 will work alos just need to change front sight (which can be goten from EWK). Hope the show pans out!
gotta say Welcome and sounds like has taken hold! post up some pics soon!
February 11, 2010
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Charger Fan said:
Hossman said:
…so now I'm going armed with enough knowledge to be dangerous.
Sounds like how I usually am with computers.
That hits home ,
A bit of advice from experience, don't clean out the PC tower
with a house vaccum, motherboards hate static electricty 
-Blacktop
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March 2, 2008
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Charger Fan said:
That hits home ,
with a house vaccum, motherboards hate static electricty
-Blacktop
Yeah, it's better to just hit it with a garden hose 
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January 8, 2011
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DWA_Midwest said:
The 14-2 is a great shooter! Now did you get any goodies with it? Wrench, paper work , box? You ca sometimes find Barrels for these though the 15-2 will work alos just need to change front sight (which can be goten from EWK). Hope the show pans out!
gotta say Welcome and sounds like
I didn't get any goodies with it. Except the lady gave me a dozen yard chicken eggs. When I bought it all I knew about DW was that I wanted one. This forum has really opened up a new world for me. I love guns with a documented history that are no longer made. My last interest was on the Winchester 94 30-30. I bought one recently for $200 made in 1974 in good shape.
I will post DW pictures soon. I'm not a geek but my wife is pretty good with computers and her son is employed working on computers. I just need to take the time to learn.
I would like to commend this forum for friendlyness and willingness to help and at the same time entertaining. Sounds like a bunch of good guys. Thanks!
April 25, 2008
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to 
That is a great first Dan Wesson...and there WILL be more.
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November 17, 2008
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September 1, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from Tennessee. Sounds like you got yourself a very good deal on the DW plus you got something to eat in the deal. I am sure that you will enjoy your time spent here, a lot of smart people that like to share information on DW and other topics.
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