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September 8, 2010
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There are two sections in a popular gun value blue book (can't remember the name) having Dan Wesson revolver values. The first section is under Dan Wesson and the second is under Wesson Firearms (as I recall). You can find the values of a 715 in both, but the values are remarkably different. The Dan Wesson values were much higher than the Wesson ones. Any insight into this would be appreciated. 
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November 17, 2008
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I can not comment on that particular book but can say that most Gun Value Books I have seen are full of misprints and errors.
LB
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February 11, 2010
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What you are seeing in the BB of gun values are the Dan wessons of different era's
as the book has it: Dan Wesson Firearms is of the Norwich NY era an is still run by
CZ-USA today, during that era 715's were manufactured between 2002-2004
and had a last MSP of $709
Also book has: Wesson firearms Co Inc. which is the Monson and Palmer era's
combined and had a last MSP of $376. Because of the last MSP is why
you are see a value differece. And yes a NY 715 will bring more on the market
today.
If you read the introduction of that book it will tell you that the prices stated
are a nationwide average of gunshow markets which of course may be 1
year old info by the time it hits publication. Location area can dictat prices
as well. So that and any value book are no more than a guide line. By taking
an average of gunsite auctions and your local gunshows you can get a better
"fresh number" .
Since we're on the subject of BBGV did anyone see the number on the S&W 29-1 ?
$3050 at 98% !!!! Wow! and that is about what dealers in my area are wanting
for a 29-1 ! 2yrs ago I saw plenty of -1 's for $500-$600 and passed on them
looking for a cheaper 29 .
I could only hope my 586-1 could bring something like that in the near future.
-Blacktop
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October 26, 2008
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I have used the BBGV to help with whatever I am trying to do at the time. When buying go to Wesson Firearms and when selling, yes I have sold them, go to Dan Wesson Firearms. Thanks to most dealers not knowing much about them and the fact that they are kinda odd (explains a lot about their owners too
) they usually fall for it.
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May 2, 2009
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My original 686 is going in a presentation Pac soon... I have a buckle and patch to go with it. I even found a blue/aluminum case I may use for it. unbelievable what they are worth now.
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