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June 26, 2011
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I just picked up a virtually new DW from a friend of a friend. It sat in a closet for a long time and has only been fired a few dozen times. I don't have a photobucket account so sorry no pictures yet. I didn't get any accessories like the wrench or any extra barrels. It has a six inch barrel, blued with adjustable sights and a smooth grip without any checkering. The bluing is absolutely perfect and there are no marks or scratches anywhere. The gun was made in Monson Ma. and the serial number is 44B0018xx. I scoured the net trying to determine the year it was made without success. It really doesn't matter but I was just curious what the year of manufacture was and I figured this would be the place to ask. I have also been trying to find a good crossdraw holster for it and the only thing I can locate is a Galco for a Redhawk. Does anyone know for sure if it will fit? I had to fork over three hundred for it and after looking around that seems to be a decent price. After it cools off a little this evening I am going to put a few rounds through it to see how accurate it is, and I will post up the results. Thank you in advance for any answers on the holster issue and if you have any other suggestions fire away. 
DWF Supporters
June 20, 2010
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Welcome to the 
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I have a Bianchi Hip Holster for my 44 4" which I love, and on which I am basing my guess that you make like the following cross-draw:
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=4100
It is for a 9-10" Wesson, but I don't think it would necessarily hurt to have an extra 3 or 4" available for if you get another barrel later. Though if you know you are not going to get a longer barrel, it may really be a pain. Look at the bottom of the list, Wesson means Dan Wesson on Bianchi's site.
I got the #22400 and it was a perfect fit (and a LOT less than $300).....
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=4100
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March 27, 2009
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Fido, yousnag the Dan for 300?? if so sweet deal! Hey and this is a Welcome to place! I think you will enjoy! First things you will need are the wrench and gauge (if you have a ported Barrel and shroud you need to remove and clean soon)! See EWK on the side bar for the Best wrenches around!
Let us know how the holister deal comes out! 
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February 28, 2009
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$300 for a virtually perfect 44 DW. Unheard of. That's definitely GTDW. Enjoy your new toy. I don't carry so I don't know about holsters, but a lot of the guys here do and will be happy to give you recommendations.
BTW, welcome to the DWF.
-Mike
June 26, 2011
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Thanks for the warm replies. As I look around on different sites I am realizing that I really scored. I ordered a wrench from EWK this afternoon so I have it on hand in case I ever need it. I am going Elk hunting this fall in Colorado and was planning to take the DW with me, that is why I want to find a good quality cross draw holster for it. It probably won't happen but I sure would like to take an Elk with it.
February 15, 2009
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Now that you have the wrench you should check the barrel cylinder gap. Also make sure that the barrel is tight. You sure got a great deal.
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June 20, 2010
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I thought the "fork over three hundred for it" was for the holster!
+1 what zoombb said om a great buy
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March 2, 2008
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At a guess, I'd say that was made 1982-1983, however the 44 S/N's we have are a little "funky". The Large Frame (.44 Mag and up) were introduced in late 1980.
You did REAL GOOD!
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January 24, 2009
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Man, that is one killer 
story. Way to go, congrats!
As Steve said, the 44 s/n's aren't quite as easy thus far to determine the manufacture date. The 44's started out with just numbers, no letters, then came (1 or 2) letters/number, then came the caliber/letter/number style like you have there. It's hard to say exactly when these changes happened, but Steve is doing a great job of trying to get to the bottom of it all, with the DWF s/n Registry.
September 1, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from Tennessee, sounds like you made a heck of a purchase. Good luck!
May 3, 2011
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You really got a deal on that for 300.00. When you get a chance snap a shot of it. Welcome to DWF.
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