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waltfraz

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March 8, 2011 - 5:44 pm

Stopped in gun shop in s.carolina today I have bought guns from him before

asked him ifhe had any dan wesson's he said yes 2 in back of store somewhere.He brought out a stainless 357 looked like new no box or tools had 4" barrel replaceable it was made in monson 4 didgit ser number.I didn't have replaceable front sight and rear sight lookedlike a halfmoon recess no sight any kind.HEsaid he would take $400.00for it as soon as he said that 2 other guys at the counter said to him they wanted tolook at it so I made deal quick andhe put gun away.Where can I find model number?I won'thave gun for 2 weeks he has to send to dealer in nc I will post pictures when I get it. samedealerhas 4 boxes 357max ammo remington he wants to sell

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March 8, 2011 - 7:04 pm

From your description, it is a model 714. The remaining part of the model designation would depend on the barrel shroud version. If the standard shroud, the full model would be a 714V4. With a heavy shroud, the model is 714VH4.

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March 8, 2011 - 10:58 pm

I agree, sounds like a 714. Here's a shot of a rear sight you're describing from a 14 (blued version).

Although, as far as I know, the 14 & 714 models only had one shroud style. The top rib is ½ as tall as the 15 & 715 shrouds, so no vents are optional on these. Various DW shroud types can be seen HERE.

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March 9, 2011 - 12:46 am

Thanks for help.How hard is it to find vented,slotted heavy shroud for this gun.Can you retro fit a adjustable rear sight tothis gun?

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March 9, 2011 - 9:48 am

You would have to get a gunsmith to machine the frame & fit an adjustable rear sight to it. You can mount 15-2 barrel assemblies on the 14, but if you stay with the fixed rear sight, you would need to get a short front sight from EWK Arms (the link to the right of this screen)-->

15-2 BA's can be easily found on Gunbroker.

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March 9, 2011 - 8:38 pm

waltfraz said:

Thanks for help.How hard is it to find vented,slotted heavy shroud for this gun.Can you retro fit a adjustable rear sight tothis gun?

Vented, slotted, heavy shroud for a small frame would be a very custom item. Basically you would need a VH shroud, get the slots machined, and install the EWK Conversion front sight.

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March 9, 2011 - 10:48 pm

Steve CT said:

waltfraz said:

Thanks for help.How hard is it to find vented,slotted heavy shroud for this gun.Can you retro fit a adjustable rear sight tothis gun?

Vented, slotted, heavy shroud for a small frame would be a very custom item. Basically you would need a VH shroud, get the slots machined, and install the EWK Conversion front sight.