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September 21, 2016
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Hello new member. Had a question about polishing. I bought this revolver a few months back. It's a 357 with a 4 inch heavy barrel. It was almost mint. But I've put a few rounds through it. Love it. Still haven't quite got the sites lined up yet. Anyway. It was manufactured in the 70s. I do have all the original paperwork and box. The booklet said the frame was 4140 and the barrel was 4140 chromoly. So does that mean the frame is also chromoly? Also the top has lime a matte finish to it. And I inadvertently polished it with a lead removing polishing cloth. So my plans where just to polish the finish all the way to match the frame. Any pointers? I don't carry this gun since they're not easy to come by. But I do like taking it to the range. I can find the model number later if it helps determine whether it's stainless or chrome plated.
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January 24, 2009
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aboard, and let's see some 
so we can further answer your questions regarding your new to you DW.
September 21, 2016
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Okay. I only haveggie this picture on my phone right now. I can get more later
February 16, 2016
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February 1, 2016
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Hello from Ohio. My thought would be Stainless Steel, chromoly I believe is a type of SS and green scothbrite
will give the original look, the top straps were a bead blasted finish.
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December 5, 2008
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Welcome to the Forum.
Nice looking 715. Congrats! You will enjoy shooting that one.
September 21, 2016
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Thanks guys, It's one of my more prized guns. I like to just pull it out and admire it once in a while. The sights however were off.
Apparently the guy who sold it, never shot it, which I later debunked with a lead cleaning cloth. But it wasn't shot often. No scratches. There was 2 light marks on the top, but I inadvertently polished them out with a rag. The top still has a matte finish but it's smoother now. I probably won't polish it off now just because the sights would make it very hard to create the same finish as the frame.
But I would like to know If I sight it in with 38, will the sights still be true for when I go to shoot 357?
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February 22, 2009
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The point of impact will be different between the cartridges. You can get the dull finish on the top strap and shroud rib with 80 grit blast media. I use the tan Scotchbrite pad for the remainder of the revolver to work surface scratches.
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March 25, 2013
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Welcome. Very nice gun. The 4" VH Barrel assembly is highly sought. It is possible to remove the rear sight with a 1/16 roll pin punch and a rubber or plastic mallet. It is not hard to do. Be careful to not let the two springs in there to fly. BTW, the literature may be from the late 70's but Dan Wesson did not start selling stainless guns until 1981.
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March 2, 2008
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It may possibly be a refinished 15-2.
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February 22, 2009
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I kinda thought that initially.. Then I settled on the mismatched paperwork but then, if the OP knows the PO, then maybe it is refinished... looks nice and if it is, I'd like to know what the color might be....
xmoweryx- Does the SN# begin with an 'S' by chance?
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March 25, 2008
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as Ron indicated the S in the serial number would indicate it is stainless steel frame. the 4140 would be the barrel. If there is no S in the stamped serial number then it is a model 15-2 .357 mag with the S it is a 715-2 7 indicates stainless steel. and enjoy the forum
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December 4, 2011
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The serial number would really help us pin down what you have.
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