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April 8, 2011
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I'm sure this has been discussed but I did a few searches and came up with nothing. Just point me to a link with pics if there is one?
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April 20, 2010
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Yes removing a fixed barrel has come up but I cant find any dicussion either. I do know there have been owners who sent their FB Dans back to the factory and had the barrel removed so they could use other BAs. I believe the original barrel is ruined in the process. Contact Keith Lawton for info at the factory I am sure he will answer you.
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March 27, 2009
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Seems I remember they are torqued around 100 ft lbs! Now which FB you want to distory? Maybe better to just buy another 15-2 so as to have more of each!
April 8, 2011
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I was just pondering, its a 714 with 2".. and I did, model 14 inbox w/papers, should be here in a few days.
August 15, 2014
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You would need a proper vise to hold the frame and another to hold the barrel. Delrin or other type inserts specific to the revolver are usually used to protect the finish. I suppose you could use something else that would support and protect the frame and barrel. I try to do a lot of things myself, but on this I'd go to the factory or a competent gunsmith with the proper tools. Just my opinion, but you risk messing up the barrel or 'tweaking' the frame.
January 26, 2009
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I sent my fb 715-2 back to Dan Wesson and had it converted to the interchangeable system. They sent the original barrel back to me. It looks fine. I was told by DW that some of the fb models had epoxy on the threads which would make it very difficult to remove. Mine turned out fine though. This was years ago during the Bob Serva years. I wouldn't attempt it myself.
April 8, 2011
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So since the FB are more rare than the interchangable, is it worth more or less? I would not be afraid to do it myself... Since I dont see a pin I'm guessing they are just screwed/torqued on.
January 26, 2009
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You are correct. There is no pin. You will need to drill and install a pin. Not sure about the value. Others may know more about that than me. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.
April 8, 2011
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I'm not going to do it to this gun... I dont think.
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March 25, 2013
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That is wise. Even though they are fairly rare, they are not bringing as much as a removable barreled dan. If you could do it yourself it would be more financially feasible. If you have one with a 3" or 5" barrel that you end up salvaging it would be a bonus as you would have a very rare length. Kind of like a 3" or 5" Python, comparatively speaking.
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