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May 23, 2017
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Hello
My 1st post, figured that I'd let folks learn who I am by what I post...
Do not own a DW yet, but will soon enough. Semi-retired and have plenty of time to research, and burn up powder.
One thing I have not found here is, do ALL DW revolvers (I'm looking for a 44, maybe in both blue &r SS) have the place of manufacture (2 MA & 1 CT) on the frame ?
Seems to me though that there is not an accurate way to determine age via SN from what I've read so far.
Also, I'm not sure if I want a removeable barrel yet, or maybe I'll just buy all the versions...we only live once. $ better spent than on the cable TV co. that's for sure.
Also, if a (44) revolver is Monson it MUST be a removeable barrel right ?
And that also means if a rev. is Palmer it COULD re removeable or not ?
Lastly, I'll give that guy that got that Gold Series from his Dad (who paid $400 I read here somewhere) DOUBLE what he paid for it!
February 16, 2016
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Tom !May 23, 2017
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Thx
Been reading (and GB) for the past few hours...
Pretty sure all DW rev's have location and Sn stamped on R side.
Have not figured out exactly what 'pork-chop' is yet.
Where exactly does the barrel nut go ? Seems to be no space for it anywhere unless it's really thin.
Also, can a frame be a 44 and a 357 ? Ie, can the wheel be changed along with a barrell ?
Have never done any gunsmithing, but my Dad was one of the best machinsists there ever was IMHO.
February 16, 2016
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Surprising you didn't find this "things-a-dan-wesson-owner-should-know - what-model-do-i-have" thread, it will answer most of your questions;
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/things-a-dan-wesson-owner-should-know/what-model-do-i-have-3/
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October 17, 2008
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May 23, 2017
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Yea, i think that the question re a caliber change from 357><44 would not be possible as the frame sizes are different, but I thought I'd ask. Would be nice though ! A large frame 357 🙂
February 16, 2016
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TOM44 said
Would be nice though ! A large frame 357
If you want a large frame .357, get a Model 40 or 740 !
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December 4, 2011
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Caliber interchange was prevented by the factory using different threads on the frame end of the barrel and frame.
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March 25, 2013
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A 357 supermag, or models 40 and 740, will rock your world. Probably nothing like it will every be made again. You can shoot 38 Spec, 357 mag, 357 Maximum, 357 supermag and DW 360.
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