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May 28, 2010
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Greetings everyone,
Until a week ago I never knew about the Dan Wesson name unless it had to do with a Model 1911. Even that was just a "brand name" I heard about from various sources. I was visiting my local gun shop in South Hadley, MA and saw a Dan Wesson Model D11 .38 revolver for sale, and when I read Monson Mass on the side of the frame, I had to have it. I grew up in a town next to Monson, so it was pretty cool to see the name stamped on a gun. As I'm a Springfield area native, I did what any good citizen would and made sure the first gun I ever bought was a Smith & Wesson. I chose a S&W 9mm Model 469, made in early 80's. I just got into guns this year mainly for target shooting and for collecting.
The other guns I have are a Raven .25 from the 1970's, just for kicks, and a Model 1911 .45 from Auto Ordnance, brand new, in the WWII Parkerized finish with real wood grips.
I like the history associated with my guns, especially the ones made in the Springfield, Mass area including Monson, Palmer, and the Auto Ordnance made in Worcester.
Looking forward to learning more about my Dan Wesson.
-awarmgun413
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February 28, 2009
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Welcome to our little corner of the web. Sounds like you're well on your way to a very nice collection. You're going to love your Dan, and after shooting it you're going to want many more. It's a disease called DWAS. The "medication" is expensive and there is no cure.
Take some pics and post 'em here.
-Mike
May 28, 2010
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Hi and thanks for the nice welcome note. I posted pics here: HERE
I feel all warm and tingly.. is that the DWAS setting in?
-awarmgun413
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January 24, 2009
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Massachussetts sure does have a rich history in firearm production, I think it's a great idea to make a collection of neat stuff built around your state. In fact, I like that idea so much that I may just start doing the same.
Although Utah doesn't have quite as many companies to choose from, so maybe that'll make it easier to complete the collection.
aboard, fellow D11 owner! I see you've posted pics & questions in the "Which model do I have" thread, so I'll go there next & try to help with some questions...
https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/revolvers/what-model-do-i-have-start-here/page-4/#p27939
May 17, 2010
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Welcome!...
Your next gun I guess will need to be a DW from Palmer.. yes they made them there too!
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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