Register
Log In
Home
January 13, 2013
Offline
I have a Dan Wesson Arms Model 11 that I got in a trade a few days ago. I was looking find out some information about it. The gun in in very good condition and only has a couple small marks on it. Pretty much I was wondering if anybody here had any information about this specific model, such as a possible current value and when it was made. I can't seem to find much information about it. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Supporter
Moderators
Dans Club
February 22, 2009
Offline
First; Welcome to the Forum. I don't currently own any Pork, but some who do will be along shortly; I'm sure. The 2012 Gun Digest reference guide lists the Model 11 VG at $150, however that seems a bit low. I'd say $250 or so, but again- I don't have one, so I don't really know.
Thanks for the 
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
January 13, 2013
Offline
Thanks for the response and the info.
Supporter
Moderators
Dans Club
February 22, 2009
Offline
No issues. Here's some other threads to keep you busy for a minute:
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/dan-wesson-d11/
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/back-in-timed11-12-w12/
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/model-11/
Oh yea- this too:
http://dwcollectors.org/archives/87
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
Dans Club
DWF Supporters
April 20, 2010
Offline
Welcome to the forum, that is a very nice looking model 11. Ron pointed you to some good info about the early Dans. The early models do not usually bring high prices, maybe due to the exposed barrel nut and styling that not everybody falls in love with. Still very well built solid pistols that are fun to shoot though. In my opinion model 11s would go $250 or so, for a real nice one $300.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
January 13, 2013
Offline
Thank you both for the info and the welcome. The exposed barrel nut definitely has an interesting look, but I really like this revolver. It just feels good in my hands. The single action is very short and smooth. The value is less than I thought, but really it doesn't bother me. Either way it seems like a nice revolver. Thanks again.
Supporter
Range Officer
Moderators
DWF Supporters
Dans Club
December 4, 2011
Offline
First, welcome to the forum from PA!
I'm no expert but I can tell you that the model 11 is a very early Dan Wesson, probablly from the very early 1970's. It is a fixed sight model, unlike the model W-12 which has adjustable sights. It has the early exposed 'ugly barrel nut' which retains the barrel shround and tube. These guns are usually very accurate shooters. I can't tell you its value but I think the 'blue book' values of Dan Wessons seem to be running quite a bit below actual current market selling prices. A seat of the pants guess would be around $300 for just the gun, no tools, extra barrels, factory box/case etc. Also, prices seem to vary somewhat by geographic region, some areas seem to run higher than others.
Your gun looks to be in nice condition for its age and has the 'four inch' barrel, actual size was slightly less than that. There was also a 2 1/2 and a 6 available for these guns.
What did you trade to get that nice old Dan?
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
My father
If a man designed it, and a man built it, then a man can fix it.
My grandfather
January 13, 2013
Offline
Thanks Scorpio. Yeah the gun is in really good condition. I traded a smith and wesson sigma 40 for it... which i paid right around $300 for. So I guess it was a pretty equal trade. I traded because I already have another semi auto and I missed having a revolver. Can't wait to shoot it tomorrow.
Supporter
Range Officer
Moderators
DWF Supporters
Dans Club
December 4, 2011
Offline
Give us a range report when you can, pics of your targets make it even better
.
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
My father
If a man designed it, and a man built it, then a man can fix it.
My grandfather
December 29, 2009
Offline
I have a D.W. Serial number chart. It offers only two numbers for the m11. #54xx is from 1970 and n # 7021 is 1971. Both say "Source, Paperwork in Box". Shoot it. Enjoy it.
Happiness is a warm Dan Wesson and those small groups.
Range Officer
Range Officers
Dans Club
March 27, 2009
Offline
to 
The D11 is one of my favs! Shoot it and enjoy, If you don't have wrench for and gauge they can be had on GunBroker or sometimes ebay for around 40, or a quality 12pt socket with a .006 gap gauge will work to sent barrel gap! Beware that owning a DW in any style cold bring on 
, Alos look for extra BA's as said 2 to 6" do show up for at time! pinned front sight so changing them is not as easy as later ones!
Old pork has a place always in my gun safe! UGLY NUT, PORK CHOP, were 2 ways these are talked about!
You made a great trade!
Supporter
Moderators
January 24, 2009
Offline
I think you did great in that trade, your model 11 appears to be in fantastic shape! As some of these guys said, a gun as clean as your is, I would rate at least $300 or more.
Looking at the "-11-" roll marks, yours is definitely an early model built in 1970. Shortly afterward, they used the D & W letters, so your gun built a few months later would have been a D11. Is your serial number marked on the frame under the crane, or on the tang under the grip?
aboard & congrats on your cool score!
January 13, 2013
Offline
Thanks drummin, I'll check out the serial number to see what I have. And thanks for all the info dave and chargers fan. I feel like I got a good deal on the trade. So this revolver is of a good quality? To answer your question chargers fan, the serial number is under the grip. I haven't removed the grip yet though because I need to get an allen wrench for it. I'll definitely give a range report as soon as I get it out there, probably tomorrow.
January 13, 2013
Offline
Also, I meant to ask. Do you guys know of any good holsters that would fit this model 11?
February 11, 2010
Offline
smbrown86 said
Also, I meant to ask. Do you guys know of any good holsters that would fit this model 11?
Any thing that fits a Colt Python or Smith and Wesson 586/686 L-frame will work.
And to answer your earlier question, yes it's a good quality gun. Other than the shroud
and grip changes it is the same platform that was made for many decades.
-Blacktop
December 29, 2009
Offline
Only a few holster makers seem to list D.W. revolvers. If you go with a leather or nylon open top, the material will conform to your weapon. Plastic holsters need to be molded to fit properly. The cylinder latch location throws them off. Get an empty box. I have one of full holsters for different guns that DIDN'T work, 
and even a couple for guns that I no longer own.
Happiness is a warm Dan Wesson and those small groups.
January 13, 2013
Offline
Thanks for the info blacktop. I'll check out some holsters for those models. And thanks drummin... I'll remember to keep an extra box for all the holsters that dont fit haha.
Dans Club
DWF Supporters
April 20, 2010
Offline
Depending on your price range for a holster, you could check out http://www.Simplyrugged.com . They make very nice leather holsters that are model specific, and they can do a lot of different models. Not sure about the model 11. I did get a pancake holster made by them for my model 14-2, it is very high quality and fit.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
Offline
Not sure if you checked the links Ron gave you, but 11/12's were produced between August 1970 and September 1971, and retailed for $110.
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.
George Carlin
1 Guest(s)
