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I have a Dan Wesson 38 special with serial number 38 B001929. any reference to what model and year this revolver was built?
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If it has fixed sights it's a model 8 if adjustable a 9.
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Mobster,
You have one of the models that have eluded my collection all these years. I'm envious 
. It would be great to see a photo of whichever of the .38's you have, just to see one 
.
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Yep- Model 8-2; harder and harder to come by.
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TY... Welcome to DWF..
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One that I have looked for, the shrouds can throw you off as the 38 one will fit a 357. I always ask will it take a 357 mag round in the cylinder, surprised me how many never check! Show us yours sometime soon! and keep us posted on how it handles!
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here is the pic. kinda old..
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Looks like you have her 'in the white' as they say, without bluing.
I have heard of folks having the cylinders on model 8's and 9's reamed to accept the 357 round also. IMO that is a waste of a rare model. Yours looks nice like that if you can keep the rust from forming.
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i think that the original serial number is B00192. as i observed that the serial number has been tampered. the "38" on the left and "9" at the right.
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Looks like you have her 'in the white' as they say, without bluing.
I have heard of folks having the cylinders on model 8's and 9's reamed to accept the 357 round also. IMO that is a waste of a rare model. Yours looks nice like that if you can keep the rust from forming.BTW Welcome to the forum!
as ive got this, they are using .357 bullets. im looking for a nice grip as it is very hard to find one here in the Philippines.
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I cant tell the serial has been tampered in that pic. Looks good from what I can see. Mod 8-2. Looks good man.
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I don't think the number has been tampered with, it just looks like some of the digits aren't impressed as deeply. I have a few guns where the roll marks vary a bit. So you can drop a 357mag cartridge into it and close the cylinder? Or do you mean you use .357 (38cal) bullets?
Can't tell from the pic but it looks like the bluing has been removed. If so, how do you keep it from rusting in the Philippines?
A very nice piece, especially with the '38 B' prefix in the serial number, leaves no doubt as to the model.
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bluing has been removed and then nickel plated it by the previous owner.
yes the previous owner use .357 bullets.
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April 18, 2014
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You will want to keep it oiled good.
If the gun is a .38 and the cylinder has not been reamed or replaced, the .357 case will not chamber. As mentioned above the 38 and 357 barrel shrouds will interchange. And you can fire a .38 cartridge from a .357 chamber but not the other way.
from the pics your gun is a .38 cal. IMO, that serial# looks legit. Very nice. In your climate keep her clean and lightly oiled. Should be fine and also , the nickel could be factory.
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On second thought, there is a B in the serial which probably indicated Blue. Either way it looks like a very nice gun. Even if plated in nickel at a later time.
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