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February 18, 2013
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Can anyone tell me the age, model number, and where I might find a pistol Pac for it? It has Monson on it and sn 599XX. $" barrel.
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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from PA, and congrats on a nice looking older Dan Wesson. Looking at the serial # chart in our archives, I would say it was built around 1976. It is a model 15-2. I highly recommend getting a barrel wrench from EWK Arms, his ad is to the right on this screen. If you want pac parts, surf Ebay or Gunbroker.
I could be wrong, but I think your grip is Powerwood, an artificial wood that Dan Wesson used for only a couple years. I have one that looks like yours.
Looks like it's in very nice shape, I think you got it at a good price. Let us know how it shoots!
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February 22, 2009
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Looks like you have it covered; welcome to DWF.
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February 18, 2013
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Thanks to all. I have learned a lot about the DW revolver in the last few days. I really like the feel of the gun in my hand and guess I got an OK deal. Shooting a 357 mag with that 4" barrel might be challenging. I really want to start looking for an 8-10" barrel for it. Will the porkchop barrels fit the model 15-2? I seen an 8" SS berrel and shroud on gun broker for sale. That might look a little weird with a blue frame though. Thanks for the help identifying what I bought. I feel real comfortable with the purcase now. Now for putting some lead throught it this weekend.
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December 4, 2011
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Pork chop won't fit the -2 guns, different frame design. There are a number of 15-2 barrel assemblies on ebay now. You can use a stainless one, but as you noted, it will look a bit odd.
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December 5, 2008
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You might look at EWK's barrel assemblies, the EH (extra heavy) shroud might be just what you want to tame the 4 inch barrel, and they are a lot less money than DW shrouds. Of course, you may have to wait til he makes some more. I'll be getting one as soon as he has some more.
February 18, 2013
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Thanks, I'll look at ebay and contact EWK. Hope he is in the mood to make a 357 barrl and shroud in 8 or 10".
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January 24, 2009
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Congrats on your cool score!
You have an early 15-2 with a pinned front sight, which is relatively rare as far as 15-2's go. Any of the later barrels with interchangeable sights will fit just fine (just a little FYI). The manufacture year could be late 1975, through sometime in 1976.
Pistol Pac cases can often be found on Gun Broker, Ebay & other online auction sites. Extra barrel assemblies can also be found there, although prices are all over the place these days.
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