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Price/deal check please for a DW newbie....
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All, I do not currently own a revolver but would like to.  I was originally looking for a S&W 627.  However, those seem to be rare, spendy, and potentially problematic due to strongly rumored problems at the custom shop.

 

I ran across an ad for a Dan Wesson that sounds like my cup of tea.  I did some reading around at it sounds like DW hits my high points:  accuracy, smooth action, reliable.

 

The offer is for a 15-2V6 claimed "excellent condition" with the 6" and 8" barrels and changing tool.  The stock is rubber, and ugly, but I'll pull some cocobolo out of my lumber stash and wood-butcher up a nice one. This is a Monson plant w/the serial number right below "Monson, Mass". High viz front sight and adjustable target rear.  Surface finish is glossy blue: pretty.  Asking price is $500. 

What do you think?

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That's right in line w/ auction prices; if its local and you save shipping/ handling, I'd say get it.   Just check this first:

https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/revolvers/revolver-checkout-how-to-tell-if-a-particular-specimen-is-any-good/

 

Oh!, And welcome to the DWF!

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Thanks!

 

rwsem said:

That's right in line w/ auction prices; if its local and you save shipping/ handling, I'd say get it.   Just check this first:

https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/revolvers/revolver-checkout-how-to-tell-if-a-particular-specimen-is-any-good/

 

Oh!, And welcome to the DWF!


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Welcome.  You won't regret buying a DW.  As a matter of fact, it may leave you wanting more of them.  We call that DWAS.

Good luck, and when you get it don't forget to post pics.

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I'm fairly new to the DW line myself and that package would be worth picking up at that price, from what I've seen so far.  Of course, that's provided the finish is nice and the bores are excellent.  Welcome

 

Remember, post pics if you get it! 

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