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January 24, 2009
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A few weeks ago, "Catch-21" put up a WIW thread regarding a Model 15 Porkchop & shoulder holster he was interested in selling. It's not a safe queen, has been carried a bunch & has some light speckles of surface rust going on in areas, but there were features about it that intrigued me right from the start. We came to a price agreement & a ride to Utah followed shortly.
The action was pretty stiff & it was a little dirty, so a good scrubbing was in order. Once I had it apart, it was obvious that this gun hasn't been fired much...just carried & fondled a lot. After removing some dirt & dust bunnies from the action, I lubed it & slapped it back together...well it's still stiff, but much better.
Today was a nice sunny day, so I slapped on some wax & grabbed the camera. (Jody, I don't have any large pics...I had the camera on the wrong setting.
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The grips are pretty small for a barrel this long, so I think I'll probably use these Pachmayr's for a while, that were shipped with my .375 SuperMag. 😛
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As most of you know, Porkchops were the first style of the Dan Wesson guns made, when the company was first getting it's start. As a result, they went through a bunch rapid, flowing changes in those first few years, in an affort to make that perfect gun that would be loved & respected by all.
Finding examples of these changes is what really holds my interest in these old 'Chops. A guy could easily have 20 'Chops all laid out on a table & there would be something unique about each one. There's two unique thing about this particular gun, that set it apart from any others I currently own.
First is the barrel nut. It's lost the sharp 12-pointed look on the previous models, instead uses 12 flutes cut into an otherwise smooth nut. The older tool fits, but a 5/8 box end wrench fits better.
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The other difference is the model roll marking on the frame. Spelling out the model & manufacture location using four lines, previous models used three. Like the earlier models, the serial number is still stamped under the crane.
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Hot on the heels of the 'Chop deal, came a .375 SuperMag being auctioned off on GB. I have been looking for one for a while & really wanted this one bad! It wasn't cheap, but it did come with an extra barrel & the seller threw in a manual, tool & grip that he later found. When it arrived, I discovered that the grip was for a small frame (the one on the 'Chop above) & the wrench was for a .44 Mag.
Oh well.
I popped that grip medallion out first thing & stuck it back in right.
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This gun is sweet! I'd wager a bet that it was formerly owned by an IHMSA shooter, because it's been shot a fair amount & the trigger has had work...the pull on it is probably in the 1 pound range, really light & crisp.
The gun has been well cared for, but does have a bit of clouding going on in the bluing in areas.
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I also grabbed this grip from eGouge this week, can't wait to see how it feels on the next day at the range!
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One last glamour shot. 😛 I should have used a different flavor of fabric on my table, this red's a tad bright.
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Nice pics--The red looks great! (I may be little biased towards red)
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February 9, 2009
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Cool! another 375 DW owner on the DWF! CF, You got ammo coming yet?
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Supermagfan said:
Cool! another 375 DW owner on the DWF! CF, You got ammo coming yet?
SMF
Yep, I've got a box of 20...some of it's in a couple of those pics. I should have gone today, but I wanted to make sure that & the 'Chop were good to go. One thing led to another & I ended up waxing & taking pics instead.
I'm gonna try to get out to my "range" tomorrow, otherwise it'll be next weekend.
Shoot, thanks for the confidence vote on the red.
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Cool new toys Charger, and great pics. The red works so who's complaining.
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Thanks, LB.
Geez, I just about forgot about the brass that came with the .375 too. I swear I'm getting more scatterbrained as the years go by.
There are 200 cut & resized 30-30 Winchester cases & a box of 50 unfired .375 IHMSA cases. (blurry because my cat head-butted me as I took the pic)
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This case may require a date with a drill bit.
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Wow! Good thing you noticed the flash hole was missing. Talk about hard to ignite powder! LOL
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January 22, 2008
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Very cool toys Charger!
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looks like you are experienceing some good karma. you might pick up a powerball ticket today. thanks for the eye candy, you will love the feel of the 375sm when you shoot it.
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Very nice new additions there! 
Like the pics too, especially the sunburst. That finger-groove grip you got on E-Barf is my favorite...that will make the .375 most pleasant to shoot. Interesting piece of brass there. I've found a few over the years like that.
Go shoot them and let us know how they do.
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