Dan Wesson Gunsmith

Lee In Leetonia · May 21, 2012, 09:30 AM

Looking for a Dan Wesson gunsmith, preferably in Ohio or close by. Have an older Dan Wesson 357 mag (8" blue barrel, solid rib back, original handles) that has issues with cylinder no advancing correctly after each shot. It's a hit or miss issue after firing. Without rounds, it advances smoothly. It may very well be a headspace issue, but I would like to have it checked out by someone with far more experience than myself. Also, based on the info provided, can anyone confirm the model no?? I was told when it was given to me that it was a service revolver for a former california police officer. Can't see 8" as a service weapons, but then...

FoghornLeghorn · May 21, 2012, 09:41 AM

Maybe you could try this website.

http://www.gunsmiths.com/listings.php

In the upper left hand corner select "general gunsmithing" in the drop down menu. Then type in your zip code.

As far as the 8 inch barrel not being suitable for a service revolver, maybe somebody switched barrels. It is a Wesson after all.

wogpotter · May 21, 2012, 12:06 PM

Without pictures or more details its hard to ID a Dan Wesson as there were lots of models.
Try here:
http://www.danwessonforum.com/forum

For better info as that site specializes in Dan Wessons & has a handy "What model do I have" helper you mighgt find useful.

Many, but not all DWs were interchangable barel guns so you might want to check if either the barrel was incorrectly reassembled, or the 8" is the original barrel.

bipe215 · May 21, 2012, 12:33 PM

First thing to check on a Dan is the grip screw being the proper length and tightened properly.

Steve

wogpotter · May 21, 2012, 04:04 PM

For hammer problems I'd agree, but this seems to be a hand/cylinder/bolt problem.

MC 1911 · May 21, 2012, 06:41 PM

Check the space from the barrel to the cylinder. I've seen this before on
15-2's. If it's to close,it can cause the problem you're having. It usually gets worse when the gun gets hot.

May 21, 2012, 09:30 AM	#1
Lee In Leetonia Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2012 Posts: 1	Dan Wesson Gunsmith Looking for a Dan Wesson gunsmith, preferably in Ohio or close by. Have an older Dan Wesson 357 mag (8" blue barrel, solid rib back, original handles) that has issues with cylinder no advancing correctly after each shot. It's a hit or miss issue after firing. Without rounds, it advances smoothly. It may very well be a headspace issue, but I would like to have it checked out by someone with far more experience than myself. Also, based on the info provided, can anyone confirm the model no?? I was told when it was given to me that it was a service revolver for a former california police officer. Can't see 8" as a service weapons, but then...

May 21, 2012, 12:06 PM	#3
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Without pictures or more details its hard to ID a Dan Wesson as there were lots of models. Try here: http://www.danwessonforum.com/forum For better info as that site specializes in Dan Wessons & has a handy "What model do I have" helper you mighgt find useful. Many, but not all DWs were interchangable barel guns so you might want to check if either the barrel was incorrectly reassembled, or the 8" is the original barrel. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

May 21, 2012, 04:04 PM	#5
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	For hammer problems I'd agree, but this seems to be a hand/cylinder/bolt problem. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

May 21, 2012, 09:41 AM	#2
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	Maybe you could try this website. http://www.gunsmiths.com/listings.php In the upper left hand corner select "general gunsmithing" in the drop down menu. Then type in your zip code. As far as the 8 inch barrel not being suitable for a service revolver, maybe somebody switched barrels. It is a Wesson after all.

May 21, 2012, 12:33 PM	#4
bipe215 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2008 Posts: 122	First thing to check on a Dan is the grip screw being the proper length and tightened properly. Steve

May 21, 2012, 06:41 PM	#6
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 373	Check the space from the barrel to the cylinder. I've seen this before on 15-2's. If it's to close,it can cause the problem you're having. It usually gets worse when the gun gets hot.