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November 23, 2020
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Howdy fellows
Would you support me to identify the model and year besides de value from this DW please.
Thank tou in advance.
Eddie
November 23, 2020
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EddieM said
Howdy fellowsWould you support me to identify the model and year besides de value from this DW please.
Thank tou in advance.
Eddie
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March 25, 2013
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It appears to be a model 44 in stainless. Called a 744. Pictures are blurry on my phone. The full description would be a 744VH6. That means it is a vented heavy shroud and a 6 " barrel.
Prices are on the rise lately but condition, accessories such as tool, box, manual, and extra front sights or grips impact the value. What you show is currently fetching 750 to 1000 at auction.
November 23, 2020
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Ole Dog said
It appears to be a model 44 in stainless. Called a 744. Pictures are blurry on my phone. The full description would be a 744VH6. That means it is a vented heavy shroud and a 6 " barrel.Prices are on the rise lately but condition, accessories such as tool, box, manual, and extra front sights or grips impact the value. What you show is currently fetching 750 to 1000 at auction.
Howdy Ole Dog,
Tx for your support, I had to google the model 744VH6 to look at the full specs with no luck, do you know where can I find the specs? Wich would be the year from this DW? Does its barrel handle +P+? Do you think is a better shooter than SW 629?
Tx in advance.
Eddie =)
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March 25, 2013
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DW 44s are a much sturdier, heavier and more accurate gun than the Smith. DW 44s, both blue and stainless held virtually all the IHMSA records until Freedom Arms were allowed to be used. They can handle +p+++loads
. The specs are the same except for the interchangable barrel lengths of 4,6 8 and 91/2"
November 20, 2020
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This is perfect. My father in law's 44 is almost identical, save the grip. Little higher serial too. Now I can go part shopping. Tyty.
November 23, 2020
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Ole Dog said
DW 44s are a much sturdier, heavier and more accurate gun than the Smith. DW 44s, both blue and stainless held virtually all the IHMSA records until Freedom Arms were allowed to be used. They can handle +p+++loads
Howdy OD,
I know that it´s possible to change barrels to my 744HV, do you know if it's possible to change a cylinder from a different caliber too? And where can I buy the barrels and cylinder?
I would really appreciate your support
Eddie =)
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March 25, 2013
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Not possible to change calibers.
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February 22, 2009
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You can change calibers but there's some effort involved. You would have to stay within the frame size (small, large or supermag), resource a cylinder and barrel tube. The tube will need machined to fit the frame's threads. The hand would most likely need fitted to the new cylinder and may even require a separate hand, specific to that cylinder. I have a franken .414 SM that started life as a 740 and is now a switch caliber. Bruce gave me some .414 brass and then, well, I had to.... the project has been laborious to say the least.
Finally, you always need to be mindful of the caliber to barrel match up going forward; particularly if the shroud isn't marked to the caliber of the cylinder. The easiest thing to do is blue (or cerakote) the new cylinder and barrel tube so that you know what caliber you're set up for in your stainless frame.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
November 23, 2020
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rwsem said
You can change calibers but there's some effort involved. You would have to stay within the frame size (small, large or supermag), resource a cylinder and barrel tube. The tube will need machined to fit the frame's threads. The hand would most likely need fitted to the new cylinder and may even require a separate hand, specific to that cylinder. I have a franken .414 SM that started life as a 740 and is now a switch caliber. Bruce gave me some .414 brass and then, well, I had to.... the project has been laborious to say the least.Finally, you always need to be mindful of the caliber to barrel match up going forward; particularly if the shroud isn't marked to the caliber of the cylinder. The easiest thing to do is blue (or cerakote) the new cylinder and barrel tube so that you know what caliber you're set up for in your stainless frame.
Howdy rwsem,
Thank you for your answer, it´s really hard to find info about DW revolvers, would be possible to switch to 38 spl? Where can I find the cylinder and barrel? I would like to buy too the box, springs, screws or any parts new or used in good condition as backup just in case =)
Awsome about your franken, which other revolvers do you have? Would you post some pics, please?
Would you know which would be the year from my 44 mag? A picture is in the first message.
I noticed that the Monsons are more desirebles, why is that?
I would really appreciate your support.
Be safe
Eddie =)
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March 25, 2013
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It would be easier to buy another Dan in the caliber you want. A model 40 can shoot 38 special, 357 Magnum and 357 maximum or 357 supermag. Also 360 DW. A rare proprietary cartridge. You could bore out a 357 supermag barrel to shoot 44 mag and get a 357 supermag cylinder bored out to 44 mag. It would be cheaper just to buy another gun.
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March 25, 2013
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Ebay is your best resource for older models of Dan Wesson parts.
November 23, 2020
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Ole Dog said
Ebay is your best resource for older models of Dan Wesson parts.
Howdy OD,
Tx for your time and support.
I will try ebay
Be safe
Eddie =)
October 17, 2017
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Ole Dog, you are wise; rwsem, you are gifted and fearless. I would never attempt to redesign a DW into a caliber changing handgun. That’s what we have the Thompson Center Contender for.
DW’s are the some of the finest revolvers in the world, and should I want a different caliber than the ones I own I’m happy to buy another! Just my two cents.
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February 22, 2009
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I started on TCs and learned that the whole one frame/ several barrels idea is just a gateway drug for seeking accuracy. I have 4 Contender frames and 2 Encore frames; I don't know how many barrels ... and special wood- don't forget about grips and forearms... and oversize hinge pins. Anyway, you get the idea. TC Contenders just get you hooked on "boom".
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
October 17, 2017
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Have to confess I was unaware of the DW model 40. Really interesting revolver, and so many choices as to loads in .357. Reminds me of the S&W 460 that can fire .45 Colt, .45 Colt +p, .454 Casull and .460 S&W.
November 23, 2020
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3ric said
Ole Dog, you are wise; rwsem, you are gifted and fearless. I would never attempt to redesign a DW into a caliber changing handgun. That’s what we have the Thompson Center Contender for.DW’s are the some of the finest revolvers in the world, and should I want a different caliber than the ones I own I’m happy to buy another! Just my two cents.
Howdy 3ric,
Wich DWs do you own?
November 23, 2020
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rwsem said
I started on TCs and learned that the whole one frame/ several barrels idea is just a gateway drug for seeking accuracy. I have 4 Contender frames and 2 Encore frames; I don't know how many barrels ... and special wood- don't forget about grips and forearms... and oversize hinge pins. Anyway, you get the idea. TC Contenders just get you hooked on "boom".
Howdy rwsem,
Wich DWs do you own?
November 23, 2020
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3ric said
Have to confess I was unaware of the DW model 40. Really interesting revolver, and so many choices as to loads in .357. Reminds me of the S&W 460 that can fire .45 Colt, .45 Colt +p, .454 Casull and .460 S&W.
3ric Interesting combination.
Hey, fellows do anybody knows where can I download the 744HVs manual and full specs?
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March 25, 2013
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Eddie, some of us you need to ask what models don't we own. Lol. Myself, 41 mag and 414, blue or Stainless and Lil Dan. I have so many 44 mag I figure I don't need 41 MAG. A Ruger SP 101 can shoot 357 too. Lil Dan can't. Ah, no 732-20 either.
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