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May 9, 2011
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I have a chance to buy a dan wesson revolver. I've heard of them but don't know much about them. it has a six inch barrel and nice striped wood grips. I think it is a 15-2 from what i see here. can anyone tell me what a good price would be?
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November 17, 2008
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Well first off 
to the 
. Next you are at the right place to learn about Dan Wesson's. If you are looking for someone to talk you out of buying a Dan you are at the wrong place 
. Prices vary from area to area but a 15-2 (or a 357 mag blued) with a 6" barrel should run between $300.00 and $450.00 average. But the market has been a roller coaster lately. As always I will insist that it doesn't matter what you pay as long as you are happy with it. The only gun purchases that I regret are the ones I passed on. I realise of course you don't want to get taken either. Others will be along shortly with more and probably better info. Good luck.
LB
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May 2, 2009
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Like LB said--prices vary... I live in an expensive DW area, so I pay more than some other members. Guys in CA pay the most 
--glad I'm not there !!!
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May 9, 2011
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I know from looking around here that this is a 15-2 6 vh (or hv?). are the striped grips zeba grips? i have not handled this gun much, are there any problems i should look for? i shoot auto pistols mostly. it is being sold by a guy i know who found it in his fathers house. he is not a shooter so i think i can get a good price but i dont want to screw anyone either.
There is a lot to learn here, i want to get something good for my first revolver.
September 26, 2010
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It all starts with one. I am averaging one Dan a month. Eight so far.
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March 2, 2008
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You will very rarely go wrong buying a Dan Wesson .357
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May 3, 2011
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If you are not familiar with the Dan Wesson and interchangeable barrels and the how to of it. There are some good YouTube videos out.
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March 27, 2009
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The Dan Wesson will be maybe the only wheel gun you may ever own! At least IN DA others may disagree though I would snag it and look for the best price, if he found it then he has nothing in it and if you can grab a bargain gives you some room to move it if you decide to. Or if you choose to keep then you have extra cash to snag goodies for it.
I would say in tis area 200 to 400 is a deal depending on what is with it. the grips are a plus as folks like them. Keep us posted on this and Pics as soon as you can!
Oh Welcome to the sit down stay awhile and come back soon!
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January 24, 2009
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gotsomeguns said:
it is being sold by a guy i know who found it in his fathers house. he is not a shooter so i think i can get a good price but i dont want to screw anyone either.
Well then, go with LB's lower market value & offer him $300...or maybe $325 if that would make it into the "both parties are satisfied" realm.
A lot of that price offer would be relevant to the gun's overall condition, of course. I would either go + or - from that amount depending on actual visual condition.
Let us know what happens & aboard.
February 11, 2010
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+1 what CF said, $300 is a fair offer. Give or take $50 between friends.
-Blacktop
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February 28, 2009
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Welcome to the DWF. If it's in good shape I think the price suggested by CF would be buying it right.
-Mike
May 17, 2010
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I just paid $400 for a 15-2 vh4 with a plastic case, and 30 rounds of ,357 ammo. I probably over paid a tad, but I am happy with it.
The DW is a great revolver, starting or otherwise.
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May 9, 2011
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I do not think i will have to pay much more than about $250 for it, but i am not sure if it includes anything else like ammo or a box or the tools for taking off the barrel
February 20, 2008
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I think you did fine, especially if you are happy with
what you have brought home - Enjoy! We Want Photos~
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May 9, 2011
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I bought my dan wesson revolver, if i have it right it is a 15-2 6vh. i just saw in another post that you have a serial number listing so i looked it up and it was made in 1979. it is just the revover with the strped wood grips, so i need to work on how to take off the barrel and get the right tools for that. i paid $275 so i think it was a good deal from what i saw here.
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February 28, 2009
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You can find the barrel tool (and frequently the gapping shim as well) on both eBay and gunbroker. There's one on eBay right now but it's missing the 3 soft plastic covers.
Another option would be to order one from EWK Arms (see listing in right hand column). Eric's stuff is always top drawer. I think he sells the gapping shim as well.
Enjoy.
-Mike
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November 17, 2008
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congrats. A 15-2VH6 with zebra grips is a good deal at that price. So now we need some pics so we can start therapy for the DWAS you have been exposed to.
LB
P.S. I recomend Eric's tool, you will not be dissapointed.
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