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March 29, 2022
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Hello all, I was hoping for some help with a revolver I bought years ago from a friend at work. That was about 22 years ago. I didn’t know anything about it, but wanted a 357 magnum revolver. I think I paid $160.00 for it. It has I believe a 3” barrel, stainless steel, rubber grips and on the barrel it says 357 Magnum CTG, on the right side of the frame it says Wesson Firearms, Palmer, Mass. USA, and the serial number. It has never been shot, but I have kept it oiled, now I would like to start shooting it at a local range, since we have one now. No model number anywhere, so if someone can tell me if this is a Dan Wesson firearm, maybe when it was made and would it be safe to shoot now. I posted a couple of pictures for identification. Thanks for any info. And maybe what it might be worth today.
DWF Supporters
July 12, 2020
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Hi! Welcome to the forum from PA! Nice 715 (7 stainless 15model#), I would say today it is worth $5-600 at least more than what you paid. Do you have the box and all accessories?
March 29, 2022
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No I sure don’t, this was how I got it, wish I did! So this is a Dan Wesson? I’ve keep it clean and oiled, and not a scratch on it. Wonder what accessories it came with? Wonder if it’s a collector’s item and maybe I shouldn’t shoot it?
March 29, 2022
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Sorry didn’t mean to message ya, still trying to figure out how to navigate my way around this forum
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July 12, 2020
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No biggie. I would hardly say that 715's are rare but Palmer ones I'm sure are in lesser #'s only because they didn't operate there nearly as long as Monson or Norwich. Other than the box, an owners manual, some papers, a barrel tool and gauge were about the extent. I'm sure the others that know way more than I do of the DW revo's will be along to tell you all you need to know!
March 29, 2022
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Thanks man I appreciate the info!
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October 17, 2017
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I’m fairly certain that your gun is a fixed barrel model, so there won’t be any need for gages, barrel tool, etc. The fact that it is a three inch barrel version might make it a bit more rare. Nice revolver, and a very versatile barrel length. Enjoy!
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin. Very nice looking Dan and well taken care of!
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February 16, 2016
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to the 
Nice 715 3" fixed barrel .. I have the blued version as my avatar.
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Welcome to the Forum!
Very nice looking Dan Wesson. Should be a great shooter. Excellent self-defense weapon. You will enjoy shooting it. Value will not be reduced by shooting it.
A box and some paperwork is about the extent of accessories. Not especially collectible, but a damn nice firearm.
If you browse and search the forum you will find all kinds of information on DW's.
Give us a Range Report when you shoot it.
March 29, 2022
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Sure will, thanks y’all
February 8, 2014
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Welcome to the DW Forum I call the DW Madhouse. It seems most of us have a disease known as DWCS, Dan Wesson Collectors Syndrome, so we enjoy new patients coming into the Madness.
That is a beautiful revolver. I hope you enjoy shooting it.
I do have a question for you. Is it a 3" barrel or a 2 1/2" and if you look in the end of the barrel do you see a nut in the shroud?
If it's a 2 1/2" it probably has an exchangeable barrel. 3 inch, or any odd number other than 15" is usually a fixed barrel revolver.
Good luck with it.
Steve
Steve S.
March 29, 2022
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Thanks Steve, it’s a 3” barrel, I’ll post a pick of the end of the barrel when I get off work here in a bit.
March 29, 2022
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Now I’m measuring from the beginning of the barrel to the end, not where it meets the frame.
October 17, 2017
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Easiest way is to measure from the muzzle to the cylinder face.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Welcome to the from central IL. Very nice Dan ya got there, doesn’t even have a noticeable turn-line on the cylinder!!! Definitely have to give us a range report.
BTW, this is what a interchangeable barrel looks like at the muzzle. They have a recessed nut that is removable by using a special tool. They are available from CZ/Dan Wesson web site (called “Webstore” on their site) at: https://shop.cz-usa.com/
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