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April 3, 2013
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And I have no idea what I bought...other than its a DW 357.
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/C8A84ECC-3647-43E2-924D-BA2BA339BB4D.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/D5ACAB0C-4667-4BAD-A582-F4E6C07003F9.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/B013A6A9-AE48-46D3-AFF3-422373AF6D20.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/52BC0C10-1DA3-42A6-BAFD-CAE91F84F3EF.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/BCE03B2B-6FA5-4E56-B8D2-2EA8C431B121.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/80690D46-2A35-4A8F-B819-CD8E77C53EE4.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/F9BF53E5-4E8D-484E-B976-BF1D21F6C8E0.jpg
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/62AC333A-3A13-447C-9E38-A0AA78F90278.jpg
With its big brother
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb467/LSglock89/4C353543-0F89-4111-B0C9-474F88C2B2A4.jpg
Obviously the finish is needing of attention. Any advice on how to "help" this gun out? Should I get it refinished? This is my first revolver period, so it's all new to me. It feels pretty solid, but I didn't go through the checklist yet provided here.
Just looking for whatever info I can glean from you all about the gun, as well as opinions on what I should do in regards to the looks.
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February 17, 2013
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I'd say Model 14
For models go to:
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/what-model-do-i-have-start-here/
Also see:
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
and the checklist:
After the checklist I'd give it a good cleaning, (buy a barrel nut wrench from EWK), set the cylinder gap and shoot it. 
Other members can give advise on refinishing options.
December 19, 2014
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Nice 14-1 (porkchop barrel shroud and fixed rear sight), my guess is it was probably a duty gun for police (state policeman), but of course just a guess. IMHO guns of this vintage should not be refinished (unless for reasons related to functionality) as the marks and wear are part of it's heritage. If you want a pristine gun, buy a pristine gun. Surface rust is easily removed by using 0000 steel wool and rem oil, rub lightly. This one looks to be a great shooter, follow BobAk's advice on cleaning and by all means, go shoot it.
April 3, 2013
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I don't think I will refinish it, I was just curious. Is there an approximate manufacture date?
Also what would have been a fair price to pay?
I haven't checked cylinder gap yet, but the lockup is tight, just a *little* wiggle from side to side.
Overall, just holding it...I'm in love with it.
December 19, 2014
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SteveCt should be able to give you a good date, I'm guessing mid-70's (sometime in 75 by my numbers). I bought a model 14 snubbie (porkchop shroud but with windage-adjustable only rear sight) a month or so ago for $350, nothing included, pretty good shape. Don't know if that was a good price or not, but that's what I paid for it! LOL
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March 2, 2008
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LSglock89 said
I don't think I will refinish it, I was just curious. Is there an approximate manufacture date?
Probably 1974
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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February 22, 2009
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I have a tackle box Model 14 in similar condition. I paid $175 a few years ago. Shoots fine; looks ugly but I think mine has a bit more surface issues than yours.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
April 3, 2013
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rwsem said
I have a tackle box Model 14 in similar condition. I paid $175 a few years ago. Shoots fine; looks ugly but I think mine has a bit more surface issues than yours.
I've got $70 tied up in this one.
I'm going to tear it down...give it a good clean...address some of the rust spots and go from there.
December 19, 2014
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$70?!!!
Uh, yeah that's 
uber uber
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March 2, 2008
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No way can you go wrong at $70.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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June 25, 2013
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$70!!
Wish I could find one at that price!
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
April 3, 2013
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Maxwell 'Arlen' Silver said
$70!!Wish I could find one at that price!
Right place at the right time. Most of the ones I've seen are 400-600
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