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August 24, 2010
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I'm new around here, but have been lookng for a DW for a while now. I came across a beautiful DW 22 4" porkchop barrel. The gun is mint and I don't believe has ever been shot. It has the original box, Dan Wesson zippered case, the paper that it came wrapped in, the instruction booklet, and the tools are still sealed in their envelope. My dilemma is do I shoot it or keep it as a collector? I will try to get some pictures of it up. It is a Monson gun with a 5 didgit SN. It does have a slight turn line but most likely that is just from being "played" with over the past 30 years. What do you guys think? How about value?
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Drew
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November 17, 2008
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If you really have a 22 cal pork-chop it is one of a kind. DW didn't start building 22s until many years after the chops evolved into what we call a model 15-2. So either there is a mix-up or you have some form of custom gun or a prototype or something like that. We really need pics and what a mystery we have to unravel. Looking forward to the pics. Welcome again.
LB
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February 28, 2009
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Welcome Drew, and of course, we need to see those pics. We live for the pics here.
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August 24, 2010
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I am uploading pictures as we speak. There are two porkchop models on gunbroker, if I'm not mistaken. One is a 6" and one is an 8". Mine is a non vent. I went to the shop today to pick up the original box and he has a few more NIB for sale. I am going to pick these up next week. One is a porkchop vent, and the other is a full lug vent, both 4". Did I meantion these are all NIB? He also has several NIB barrels for sale. Supposedly he was one of the original distributors and now he is starting to sell some of these again. Mine has the optional Target rear sights with the white outline. The front site has a red/orange insert and still has excess plastic from the mold sticking up.
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May 2, 2009
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That is not a porkchop--it is a standard DW22. If you are getting good deals on them, I'd buy all of them.
A porkchop has a barrel with a long extension that goes down the front of the frame, just like a porkchop bone shape.
SHOOT
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November 17, 2008
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Ah! as expected. Not the pork-chop but certainly a nice mod 22. As Shoot said, snag them all if you can, even that soft case is a desirable commodity here lately.
LB
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March 25, 2008
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I'll be the first to ask If you don't want to buy all of what he has let us know what he has and what he is asking for them, every one here is looking for DW assemblies and misc. Looks like a very clean 22 con grats! 
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April 25, 2008
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Drew...very nice 22 you have there.
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August 24, 2010
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Well guys, I'm afraid I have DWAS. Went back to but a 6" barrel and was putting a down payment on the two NIB 22's and the gentleman asks me if I would be interested in a NIB Pistol Pack. He pulled it out and all the barrels are still wrapped in the paper. It is a 22 with a heavy vent. I put a down payment on it and he said he may be able to put together a .357 pistol pack for me. I will be sure to get pictues up when I pick it up in a week or so.
As a side note how much would you guys pay for a 715-2 VH8 in overall good condition with Pachmyer grips?
Thanks!
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November 17, 2008
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WOW! Sounds like you have found a honey hole for DW's. A 22 VH PP is a semi rare and highly coveted commodity. As far as a price for the 715 VH8. prices are real subjective to area and condition, but just my two cents worth. Less than $400 is a steal. $ 400 to $550 is going rate and any higher is high but you only go around once so if you really want it go for it. I realise this is not much help but enjoy life while you can as it is too short to not have some fun along the way.
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January 24, 2009
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I agree with LB's price average for the 715. I also agree that you seem to have really found yourself a great spot for nice DW's! A .22 PP for sure is a relatively rare item to be had. That one will be a nice investment for ya, congrats on your score!
May 17, 2010
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Just from casual observation of GB and locval gun shows:
(all Monson)
15-2 (blued) $325 - $425
715(SS) $425 - $550
While really all that is needed is the gun, other parts can help the price
box
tool
belt buckle
patch
case (pistol pack)
soft case
extra grips
extra BAs
I have seen 15-2 on GB for $650 by some pawn shop that figures he "really" got something rare. I do not count those as legitimate values by people that follow these as commonly as some do here. Of course condiditon is king... all too often that real inexpensive gun is being sold due to a "botched trigger job". Even worn out bluing is an expensive fix (or can be). NIB suggests none such issues.
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
February 2, 2009
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Congrats on your find and please post pics of that PAC The 22's are becoming the most collectable of the DW's as they seem to be the ones that are kept and not sold except as estate items.
April 25, 2008
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Wow, nice find. Wish there were Dan Wesson hotspots around here.
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August 24, 2010
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Well I picked it up today. It sure is beautiful. Will probably be picking up another 22 Pack with the standard vent barrel in a week or two.
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