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February 19, 2015
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Just picked up a Dan Wesson nickel plated 22lr revolver 6" full lug. Serial number 6606. Does anyone know anything about this gun. I've searched the web but couldn't find anything . Please help.
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March 2, 2008
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That Model 22 was made in 1979, and is probably not factory nickel, and is possibly not nickel, unless the finish is really worn and dulled (perhaps it's a function of the lighting in your photo).
Most commonly the factory nickel left the rear sight, trigger, and hammer blued, and bright nickel would have a smoother, brighter, more reflective look.
Here is a 15-2 that I had redone about four years ago in bright nickel, pretty much the way it would have been done by DW
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George Carlin
February 19, 2015
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Thank you for the info. If its not nickel what do you think it might be.? It is tarnished. Could use a good polish. You said that it was made in 1979. What do you think about the low serial #? That is a awesome Dan Wesson you have there. Very nice piece.
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March 2, 2008
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That S/N puts it into the earliest Model 22's that I know of. The finish could be pretty much any of the aftermarket silver finishes (NP3, Robar, Slickshot,...)
Be careful on polish, you do not want to polish through the finish to bare metal. Think about a good cleaning first, then maybe some Renaissance Wax.
That 15-2 is my baby and it has a great LB grip. I shoot it rarely, but I do shoot it.
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George Carlin
February 19, 2015
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Thank you very much. You have been very helpful. Either way I think my 22 it is a awesome piece. That picture don't do it justice. Happy shooting.
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December 5, 2008
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markparissr said
Thank you very much. You have been very helpful. Either way I think my 22 it is a awesome piece. That picture don't do it justice. Happy shooting.
I agree. I think the non-vented shroud really makes it stand out.
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March 25, 2013
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I think Steve is correct about an after market coating, maybe hard chrome. It might have been done when new if no handling marks are showing. They are very easy to keep clean with oil and wiping. I have one I suspect is chrome. It is a 14-2 so had a satin finish. I cannot get a clear look on my phone. The serial number is very low, I am guessing it was made in 1979 or early 80 at the latest. Value is subjective but it obviously is worth what you paid. Finding other shrouds to match is problematic though. If you open it up you can test cleaning materials on the inside. Is the barrel blue?
February 19, 2015
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I don't have the wrench to take the barrel off yet. One on the way. Does look chrome ish. The end of the barrel and barrel nut appear to have the same finish. Looks like it would take a nice shine with the rite cleaner.
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February 16, 2014
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Zooming in on your first picture and it looks like I can see some grain on the side plate. You won't see any grain on nickel. It is not hard to get a high gloss on a stainless Dan with polish and a lot of buffing. Beautiful pictures! Beautiful grips!! The unvented heavy shroud is very attractive and seldom seen. You got a great gun there!
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June 25, 2013
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I'm betting stainless...
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December 5, 2008
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All I can say is I handled (fondled) this gun several times and I'm betting nickel. Also the serial # "should" have an S if it is stainless, although I assume it is possible some were made without the S.
It's not bright nickel like Steve's, so it might be chrome. When the side plate comes off it should be possible to tell.
I love mysteries.
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June 25, 2013
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It's got that blueish tinge. Nickel has got that very faint yellow/ gold.
If' its nickel some Mothers polish will give that Dan a finish that reflects a foot deep.
After market nickle finish is as good as it's base metal preparation. If you got a satin or rough base your gonna have a satin or rough nickel finish.
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February 19, 2015
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Some great and very helpful information. You guys on this forum are the best. After lots of looking at it I'm gonna go with a aftermarket chrome. Cleaned it up and changed a few things around. Here's a updated picture. Let me know what you think.
February 19, 2015
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June 25, 2013
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markparissr said
If anyone needs a large frame grip I have 2 extra's. One is regular and other is zebra wood.
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June 25, 2013
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Good looking revolver!
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March 2, 2008
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That 22 is pretty close to "Drop Dead Gorgeous" right now
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George Carlin
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December 5, 2008
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Beautiful. Nice work. The sight is an improvement.
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November 17, 2008
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Those photos are calendar quality. 
LB
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February 19, 2015
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IBruce, that's a nice collection you have there. What are they? Thanks for all the positive feed back. Gonna change the rear right to a factory black one also. I did summit some pictures for the calendar. We will see what happens
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