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January 26, 2009
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I am looking at buying a beautiful 3" barreled .357 Magnum Dan Wesson Model 14 which has the fixed rear sight. It was made in the very early 1980's at the Monson plant. He is asking a little over $400 for the gun, box and tools.
What opinions of this gun do ya'll have? How does it compare to the Ruger GP-100? How tough is this gun?
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January 24, 2009
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I haven't met a Dan Wesson gun yet that's not tough.
If the gun is in good shape, it sounds to me that the asking price is fair.
Dan Wessons are every bit as strong as Rugers. I f the gun is in very good condition that is about the right price. Usually 357's go for from $300 to $350 in blue and $50 more for stainless, tool and gauge sets now cost $46 plus shipping from CZ, so you're in the ball park if its in very good shape.
January 22, 2008
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The model 14 is a little more rare than the model 15. With it being in the box with the tool I would agree with the other guys. In my area you could go as high as $450 with it in the box...
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January 26, 2009
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Hi folks. Well, we have agreed to $350 for the gun, a leather belt holster, and a speedloader. I tried to upload a picture here to show ya'll the Model 14 but could not get it to work.
January 22, 2008
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Hey Southern Shooter,
Email the photo to files@danwessonforum.com and I'll post it for you. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. We don't have to many of the 14 posted.
Jody
January 26, 2009
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Bummer...he can't find the tool set for the Model 14. Those are expensive to replace, too.
The barrel tool for the 14 and 15 are the same and the cylinder gap is the same; 006. Ebay still has barrel tools and the older styles can usually be had for $20 or so and you can use a standard feeler gauge for the cylinder gap or get the new barrel tool allen wrenches and gauge from CZ. If you don't have the owner's manual; I have a spare Palmer edition that covers from the 22 to the 15 series, including the 14 and I'll send it free.
January 22, 2008
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Here are pictures of Southern Shooter's model 14:
Here is a link to a PDF of the owners manual which is listed under files.
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January 24, 2009
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Great looking gun, congrats!
Is that the only model that has fixed rear sights, or did they do that on others? That looks like the DW version of my little Colt Lawman...only with more stout looking grips.
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March 2, 2008
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I really prefer to own adjustable sight pistols, but I gotta say that that's a REAL nice looking pistol.
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January 26, 2009
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I picked up the gun. It is as pretty as the pictures show. It had only been shot half a box of rounds by the prior owner. But, PROBLEM !!! Took it to the range. Fired 2 cylinders of .38 Special +P and 2 of .357 Magnum. Worked fine. Then it started to hang up when trying to rotate the cylinder. It binds.
When the cylinder is open it rotates fine. The trigger action works fine. But, when the cylinder is closed it will not rotate either by squeezing the trigger or cocking the hammer.
What is the deal???
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November 17, 2008
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Check the cylinder gap. 006 is factory but can be less. Hold it up to a light and work the action to see if it drags. (unloaded of course) If this is it, a simple cleaning and gap set will fix you up. If you need them, there are instructions elsewhere in this forum. If thats not the issue check the timming. Anyway good luck.
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