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March 19, 2013
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I got this 15-2 this past weekend. Judging by the serial number, I think it was manufactured around 1976.
I followed the tutorial and cracked it open to take a look and give it a quick lubing. I'm going to send it off to be re-blued.
I shot about 24 rounds of .38, and then about 48 rounds of .357. Had to adjust the sights, but I'm very very pleased. This one will definitely not be a safe queen! I'll be reloading .357 and giving it a heck of a work out.
Spring is coming and life is good!
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from PA. Your 15-2 looks in good shape, it is one of the older 15-2s I have seen.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
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January 24, 2009
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Good looking DW, congrats on your cool find & 
to the forum.
Being an early 15-2, your gun has the pinned front sights, as you are probably already aware. Shortly after yours was made (in the 69xxx s/n range), they introduced interchangeable sights that continued throughout. Just thought I'd toss in an interesting tidbit...in case you wanted to know something that you never knew you wanted to know in the first place.
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Nice! Be sure to take plenty of before and after pics. Give hotbluer a ring for a quality job, if you'd like:
http://precisionsmallarms.com/index.php/support/services
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
March 19, 2013
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Thanks for the info! That's exactly why I posted. I hoped to learn something.
March 19, 2013
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rwsem said
Nice! Be sure to take plenty of before and after pics. Give hotbluer a ring for a quality job, if you'd like:http://precisionsmallarms.com/index.php/support/services
Will do. I've contacted Blue Ridge Bluing and will be sending it in the next day or so.
March 19, 2013
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I got the DW back from Blue Ridge Bluing yesterday. Here are some pics. You can see a spot of bare metal on the left side of the shroud, but Mark has agreed to fix that.
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Looking nice. I like the Hogue grip too, what kind of wood is that, Pau Ferro?
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
March 19, 2013
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lonwolf93 said
Looking nice. I like the Hogue grip too, what kind of wood is that, Pau Ferro?-Lonwolf
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April 13, 2013
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that looks fantastic.
love those grips on that nice new blue.
im looking at a 15-2vh for $350 au dollars.
looking a little for worse but still worth it (i think).
are all this model able to have the interchangable barrel set up? its serial number is 378308 monson made?
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Dans Club
March 27, 2009
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ALS1200, most Monson models are interchangeable, some early pork with external nut were a semi fixed barrel, they are few and far between! When you get into the Palmer guns they can be fixed barrel.
Good looking 15-2 now get it out there and shot the heck out of it! Oh and Welcome and thanks for the pics!
April 13, 2013
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thanks Dave.
had my palmer now for a few years and its been great. yeah semi fixed barrel
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January 24, 2009
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That gun looks as good as new!
May 8, 2013
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That's a beautiful looking weapon. I like the grips in the first pic, but those Hogue grips are quite awesome! Something about wood grips on a wheel gun--the just make it look better!
March 19, 2013
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Harry53 said
That's a beautiful looking weapon. I like the grips in the first pic, but those Hogue grips are quite awesome! Something about wood grips on a wheel gun--the just make it look better!
The grips are a pleasure to shoot with as well. They came with a grip screw and it worked fine for installation. You just can't screw it in to far or the hammer will not stay back in single action.
March 20, 2013
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That is sexy looking!
March 19, 2013
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I just wanted to update this thread to note that I have fallen out of love with the Hogue grip. I definitely favor the Pachmayr and I am looking forward to getting some Grippers.
The Hogue looks and feels great in the hand, but there are two major issues with this gun that are deal breakers after a short time.
1. Fit.
Shims are necessary (per manufacturer) to keep the grip from moving around. I was never able to get a "rock solid" fit.
2. Grip Screw.
The screw interferes with the hammer. It must be constantly adjusted to prevent issues.
The Pachmayr grip is rock solid and there are no grip screw issues at all.
For fun, here is a pic of my newly acquired EWK 8 inch barrel assembly. It's heavy (duh). Can't wait to shoot it.
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