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February 16, 2016
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I've got an opportunity to get a 738P "Lil' Dan" and would appreciate some experienced input on value and spare parts availability. My friend said that it's very clean, lockup is tight and it's been fired, but not much. No other barrels, shrouds, feeler gauge, box or papers.
What do you guy's think ?
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February 22, 2009
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That price is fair for a lil dan. Even better if he'd throw in some .38+P
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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February 1, 2016
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rwsem said
That price is fair for a lil dan. Even better if he'd throw in some .38+P
And the tax !! Nice looking carry unit, +P's are bad ass !! Is that a pawn or gun shop ??
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March 2, 2008
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If you want this as a rarely seen/available Dan Wesson, then by all means do it. You won't find much else for this gun because there is not much else. There won't be other barrels, shrouds... Not that kind of DW.
Collectors item, YES. Shooter or carry gun, maybe not. Before I carried a Lil Dan, I'd carry a Ruger LCR in .357 MAG
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February 16, 2016
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Steve said
If you want this as a rarely seen/available Dan Wesson, then by all means do it. You won't find much else for this gun because there is not much else. There won't be other barrels, shrouds... Not that kind of DW.Collectors item, YES. Shooter or carry gun, maybe not. Before I carried a Lil Dan, I'd carry a Ruger LCR in .357 MAG
Exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. Are you saying this is a fixed barrel model ?
When I need a small frame carry piece, I have a S&W 360PD.
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March 27, 2009
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NOt a fix barrel just nothing ever showed up other than short barrel! EWK makes a wrench same gap as big brother! Grips LB! If you don't want it send me the info I will take it!
February 16, 2016
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Dave_Ks said
Not a fixed barrel just nothing ever showed up other than short barrel! EWK makes a wrench same gap as big brother! Grips LB! If you don't want it send me the info I will take it!
Is this model called "Lil' Dan" because the frame is smaller, or because it only chambers .38 Special?
How many internal parts (if any) are the same as the 14 / 15 variants?
I'm still doing my due diligence, but if I decide not to get it, I will send you the store details.
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October 17, 2008
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I would buy it!!!
This can be a money maker for you if you decide not to keep it these go for 700 + on Gunbroker without the box.
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November 17, 2008
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Stinger said
Is this model called "Lil' Dan" because the frame is smaller, or because it only chambers .38 Special?
How many internal parts (if any) are the same as the 14 / 15 variants?
I'm still doing my due diligence, but if I decide not to get it, I will send you the store details.
Frame is much smaller, nothing interchanges with the other Dan models that I am aware of. At that price I am sure someone will scoop it up.
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October 1, 2012
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IMHO,
The 738 is the best small frame 38 revolver I have ever shot. Its smoother than my friends Colt SF and also his 38 Smith and Wesson. The grip angle seems to be perfect to take the recoil of the hottest 38+P loads. It points very natural. The gunsmith at the DW factory has one and is his personal protection favorite.
No major parts interchange with other DW revolvers....If you don't want it please share the shop with us. I need another one especially at a give away price ! 
My 738 is the " 2016 DWF Calender girl month of October"
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February 1, 2016
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hugelk said
IMHO,The 738 is the best small frame 38 revolver I have ever shot. Its smoother than my friends Colt SF and also his 38 Smith and Wesson. The grip angle seems to be perfect to take the recoil of the hottest 38+P loads. It points very natural. The gunsmith at the DW factory has one and is his personal protection favorite.
No major parts interchange with other DW revolvers....If you don't want it please share the shop with us. I need another one especially at a give away price !
My 738 is the " 2016 DWF Calender girl month of October"
NICE calendar pic, I like the grip, too. 
Tried to link a pic, no luck.
We know where to look
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Stinger !! IMO I'd still carry it 
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May 26, 2015
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If I ran into that locally for that price, I'd jump on it. Very little thinking involved except a quick search on average prices etc.
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March 27, 2009
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YOu could always offer it up on here should you decide to part with it! 
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February 1, 2016
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With the no interchangeable internal parts, are the barrels different also ??
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October 1, 2012
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Pete, Barrels and shrouds are different. Wrench is also smaller diameter. Only the shorty barrel for the 738 was ever produced
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January 24, 2009
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hugelk said
Pete, Barrels and shrouds are different. Wrench is also smaller diameter. Only the shorty barrel for the 738 was ever produced
And it's a 5-shot, which is another unique difference with other Dan's.
January 22, 2008
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If it's still there you need to pick that baby up! That's the best price I've seen on them in several years.
If I came across that in my local, I'd sell something else to get it.
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February 16, 2016
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Thanks all, I'm working on it ... complications. 
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February 1, 2016
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Charger Fan said
And it's a 5-shot, which is another unique difference with other Dan's.
HUM, reminds me [a little] of my BG38 +P, 5 shot and ironically cyl. rotates CW, unlike most smiffs.
If so inclined, I bet I know someone who could make a 4" or 6" ba for that !! EWK
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February 20, 2008
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Very good condition for a stainless. Probably comparable to a Smith mod 60, s(stainless version of the 36) which I pocket carry here in FL…it was not designed for +Ps. It's your money so I'm going to tell you to go buy it!
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