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August 9, 2015
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I have a 357 SuperMag, made in Monson, Mass USA. Does anyone know where I might be able to get a rear sight for it?
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August 29, 2009
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Tell us which one your sight looks like....pay particular attention to the location of the elevation screw.
August 9, 2015
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Thats just it. My gun never came with the original rear sight. It came with a little scope mount instead.
I removed the scope mount and this is what it looks like .
August 29, 2009
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Your gun was equipped with a sight that had the elevation screw positioned all the way to the rear (left example in the photo). You'll need to look for one used on ebay or gunbroker.
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March 25, 2013
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That "little" scope mount may be a new addition to scope mounting options. A few more pictures would be interesting. I think a Millett lg frame sight would work. I checked one I have and I think the screw placement matches the one on the left in Harly's photo.
August 9, 2015
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I guess these guns have been abandoned by the gun industry.
No aftermarket parts available whatsoever. Shoot em until stuff wears out and then your done.
It's too bad because this 357 supermag is one nice shooting gun. I have the 10" barrel on mine
and there is hardly any recoil at all, very smooth shooting. I'm not a big fan of scopes on my hand gun
but it looks like I may not have an option. I don't think I will find the correct rear sight for my gun ever.
Kind of a needle in a haystack scenario. If there ever was an aftermarket company that made rear sights for the
supermag, they are all long gone by now.
March 18, 2012
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The sight base is an older Thompson Contender Insta-Sight base made for the Dan Wesson revolvers. The Insta-Sight was a reflex sight with a lighted crosshair that needed no batteries. I believe there are other posts about this on the forum that have additional pictures of the mount and sight. Both the mounts and sight do show up now and then on the auction sites but they are getting hard to find. The sight clamped onto the base and the base will also accept 3/8" clamp on bases like for 22 scopes. The Insta-Sight clamps on very tight and would probably hold up to the recoil of a 357 SuperMag. Not sure how any other clamp on rings would do.
August 29, 2009
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super357guy said
I guess these guns have been abandoned by the gun industry.No aftermarket parts available whatsoever. Shoot em until stuff wears out and then your done.
It's too bad because this 357 supermag is one nice shooting gun. I have the 10" barrel on mine
and there is hardly any recoil at all, very smooth shooting. I'm not a big fan of scopes on my hand gun
but it looks like I may not have an option. I don't think I will find the correct rear sight for my gun ever.
Kind of a needle in a haystack scenario. If there ever was an aftermarket company that made rear sights for the
supermag, they are all long gone by now.
I'll bet I can find you one in 30 days.
August 9, 2015
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well that would be great! But I have a feeling that finding the exact original sight and all the hardware for a 35+ year old gun, may be a challenge. Thanks for being on the lookout.
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March 25, 2013
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Actually, Dan Wesson still sells parts and repairs the guns. The number to call and who to talk to will be posted soon by members more organized and tech proficient than me. The Millett sight does show up on ebay occasionally. Dans are also very user friendly to fix. Karl Lewis was one of the most brilliant gun designs of all time. He invented the modern coiled mainspring besides the removable barrels and the lockup in front of the cylinder. When he worked for Colt he designed the Trooper mk iii, very similar to a 15-2. Most things that require a skilled gunsmith or the factory to do can be done by anybody. This includes changing the length of the barrel,, the grip and repairing the lockwork. And no slotted screws to strip or scratch the frame. Keep an eye on ebay or Gun broker for what you need. A member called Toltec may be able to help you or Harly will suceed.
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February 22, 2009
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For parts contact Dan Wesson at 607.336.1174 ext 21.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
August 9, 2015
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Oh happy day!! After some digging in the parts dept at Dan Wesson, they found me the exact one that I needed. I am one happy camper. I'm gonna have to get some reloading equipment next because I will be shooting this baby ALOT now…………WHOOOHOOO!! Thanks for that great picture Harly, it made showing DW what I needed a lot easier. and thanks rwsem for the contact info.
You guys rock!……. LONG LIVE THE DW SUPERMAG.
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