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December 1, 2024
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I recently purchased a revolver as part of an estate. I have a few firearms but am unfamiliar with this one. From a quick internet search, it seems that it was associated with Dan Wesson / High Standard. A man that worked with both companies? Anyway, I understand, think, it is an uncommon model. The right side is marked Mitchell Arms, Santa Ana, CA then the serial number MA 0011xx. The barrel is marked 357 Magnum Ctg. The left side is marked Mitchell Arms 357 Magnum along with TITAN MK II.
The grips, which I think are original, have a screw through the side, like Smith & Wesson. Will Dan Wesson grips work on this model as them seen to affix through the bottom of the grip.
Is this an uncommon pistol? Thanks for any information.
February 16, 2016
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Dan Wesson made these revolvers for High Standard and Mitchell Arms.
Other members more knowledgeable will provide more details.
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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Mitchell ran High Standard and then later bought the rights to the name and guns when HS went under. HS rebranded Dan Wesson Model 14 and 15 guns as High Standard Sentinel MK 11 and MK111 in the early 70s. They were the "porkchop" models with the shroud that looked like a porkchop bone. Later, circa 1991 to 1995 Mitchell rebranded the later Dan Wessons as the Titan. Same gun and all parts are interchangable with Dan Wessons including the grips.
December 1, 2024
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Thanks for the replies. I search for Dan Wesson grips and they attach with a screw in the bottom of the grip. These grips on it now have a screw from side to side. If attaching from the bottom of a new grip what does it screw into?
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July 12, 2020
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February 16, 2016
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USMC-Nav said
If attaching from the bottom of a new grip what does it screw into?
The tang.
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July 12, 2020
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That schematic doesn't show the grip screw going up thru the grip into the tang to well.
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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The grip screw (52)is shown below the grip (50)and it threads into the mainspring seat (49). If you use a DW grip you will need the grip screw too.
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March 28, 2023
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Yes the Mitchell Arms Titan! Very rare I was able to pick one up just 6 months ago after a 2 year search. Yes the grip is different but you can put a regular Dan Wesson grip on it by removing grip and unscrewing the weird thing on the bottom of the tang. Better to keep the original grip on it. Yours is a Mark two so has the non adjustable rear sight. Made to be a service revolver vs a target revolver. Gun has some wear and scratches but good news it's stainless steel so you can clean some of those up with the right scotch bright pads (look for a set with course and fine so you can start with corse then finish up with a polish fine set). The only other difference is the barrel was shaved off the bottom of the barrel. Here is a pic of a regular Dan barrel and the Titan barrel!
February 8, 2014
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Beautiful Revolver. I didn't know that were made in that brand so I will be looking for one in my searches.
Steve S.
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January 24, 2009
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Excellent comparison & tutorial pics Stan, thanks for posting those.
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