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May 30, 2020
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Hello, friends.
I found this here beauty at a pawn shop going for $650. What do you think? it is in great condition. I really wanna get it for my DAD for his 75th birthday.
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July 2, 2019
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Hard to say without looking at it in person but if it's in good shape as you say....... well, put it this way, I wouldn't leave the shop without it. You can probably talk them off the asking price a bit but, if not, $650 isn't too much for a really good Dan Wesson, IMHO. Good luck!
October 17, 2017
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Looks like an earlier 15-2, and seems to be in better condition than mine. Also has the appropriate DWA grips, so it is probably all original. I'd say you couldn't go wrong for that price.
May 30, 2020
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Hey, guys! So I got some more pictures.
July 2, 2019
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Dude, buy that thing already. Otherwise, send me their phone number so I can. 
But remember, that's all based on photographs on my end. If it's a fully functional firearm and is in great cosmetic condition, as it *appears* to be, then that's a reasonable price. There's a place on the forum somewhere that provides a list of things to look for or inspect before buying. Or, if you know revolvers yourself, then throw it through the paces and check it over. Is the lockup tight on every chamber? Does the cylinder have end shake? Are there any areas of rust or corrosion? Also, does it come with anything else? If there's a barrel wrench, pull the shroud off and inspect it and the barrel.
If all checks out, go for it! If your dad is into quality firearms, he won't be disappointed. Cheers!
October 17, 2017
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This last photo shows how nice the condition really is on this gun. I would say it was fired very little. It's not quite as old as my 15-2 (1975) because this one has the newer hammer profile and a polished crane release, yet still has the over travel adjustment screw on the trigger. I would guess manufacture date to be 1977-1978. It may not be NIB, but it's close.
August 20, 2019
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Welcome. Check all the usual things needed when buying any used revolver. It really does look nice from the pictures and if it checks out probably worth the $650. It seems to be missing the usual ejector scratches on the left side plate. If you're not familiar with the DW revolvers be very careful to not let the ejector star contact the side plate. Most of the DWs I've seen show scratches and your pictures don't. I bet your dad will love it. Good luck
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March 25, 2013
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Ditto Stonebuster's admonition about the sideplate. I see one tiny scratch. The gun has been shot but very little. When ejecting cases or just checking the gun out hold it in your right hand and as you push the latch down with your left thumb keep your pointer and index finger through the frame pushing the cylinder open until the star is retracted. It helps to tilt the gun to the left as the cylinder tends to close. The slightest touch of the star will scratch the sideplate or gouge the back of the recoil shield part of the sideplate.
February 16, 2016
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Scott_B said
Dude, buy that thing already.
YES, BUY IT NOW !!!
September 28, 2008
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I would grab it up. The 715 and 15-2's I have now are the only 3 I've ever had without sideplate scratches. One of the two 15-2's has a ton of other things all cosmetic, wrong with it, but no sideplate issues. I don't have any pics of it, as it's like about a 70% gun. But these two are very nice.
February 20, 2008
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Looks nice...a little bit of holster we are if I could guess from the front end blueing. I'n sure dat would love it.
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January 11, 2019
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If you haven't already bought it, ask yourself what the alternative is. It will likely be yours some day (in the very distant future hopefully) and imagine the look on the old boys face...
February 22, 2017
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I've noticed that the prices on Dan's of all models seem to be going up much faster the last year or so. I wouldn't hesitate on that one. You can probably get $50 off the price, but I'd snatch it up either way.
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