Dan Wesson .357 Magnum - Page 2

Yeti007 · March 26, 2021, 04:05 AM

My entry point is gebrauchtwaffen.com. There is a set listet right now.

https://www.gebrauchtwaffen.com/kurz...-casull_i46459

Classic12 · March 26, 2021, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti007

My entry point is gebrauchtwaffen.com. There is a set listet right now.

https://www.gebrauchtwaffen.com/kurz...-casull_i46459

Ok thanks, so from a private seller.

I saw that one on Gebrauchtwaffen thanks

noelf2 · March 28, 2021, 11:27 AM

Nice gun. Here's my 15-2vh. I picked up the 2.5" barrel and shroud in 2003 or so from CZUSA, so it's all Monson except the snub barrel.

Yeti007 · March 28, 2021, 03:03 PM

Is there a significant difference between the Monson and CZ shroud (blueing, mechanically, finish)?

Yeti007 · March 31, 2021, 01:17 AM

Found this set yesterday for sale, and took it home. Came in the box with all the add-ons.
There is only one barrel nut in the set for the shrouded barrels. Was this normal for the pistol packs? Can they still be found as spare parts?

Radny97 · March 31, 2021, 08:41 AM

Yes, CZ still has barrel nuts on their online store

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dendang · April 21, 2021, 03:11 PM

I have an opportunity to pick this up. This photo is from the seller. I'll get to put my hands on the Dan Wesson on Friday. Supposedly, it's complete with case and unfired. What do you guys think this kit is reasonably worth?

DirtyHarold · April 21, 2021, 06:01 PM

Curious to see how it shoots!

stinkeypete · April 21, 2021, 07:08 PM

Dendang, that kit is equivalent to the best S&W plus hundreds of dollars per barrel (which you may well never use but you have the option) plus the collectors value of a Monson Dan Wesson.

I would trade a 686 Performance Center for that DW in a heartbeat. $1500 is ridiculously cheap, it’s worth a lot more than $2,000. I’d trade a FA .357 Premier with some regret.. in 2 seconds. That’s $2,500.

A Korth Mongoose Silver is $5,000. If someone said I can pick between a Korth custom and a 1976 that Unfired Dan Wesson kit...
I would be torn. I’d still probably pick the DW. That’s not saying I have $5k to spend on a custom revolver.

If you told me someone paid $5k for a 1976 unfired DW with all barrels, tools, papers and case, I would not think they were some rich dude that didn’t know any better. I guess it depends on how quick the seller needs cash. My estimate: $3,000 to 5,000.

Schlitz 45 · April 21, 2021, 07:39 PM

I just got this pristine 1979 vintage pistol pac with all the case candy & the case itself is in perfect condition too. Was told the 6" barrel is the only one that's ever been shot on the gun & after close examination & cleaning I believe that to be true. Can't wait to get out this weekend & see how it shoots. Wanted one for years & wasn't going to let this one get away.

stinkeypete · April 21, 2021, 07:56 PM

Beautiful set! If it’s not too crass to ask, what did you pay for it?

Schlitz 45 · April 21, 2021, 08:28 PM

I paid exactly what the gentleman selling it asked for, didn’t even haggle.
The average going price is $1,892.22 according to True Gun Values
https://truegunvalue.com/pistol/dan-...ical-value-208

Skans · April 22, 2021, 01:24 PM

Old Dan Wesson revolvers are the best revolver deal out there.

jjavedas · April 22, 2021, 03:03 PM

Back in the early 80's a local gun store had in full kit, revolver and 3 extra barrels, I think it was $600.00. They also had Colt Python's on sale, 6" python $385.00.I missed the boat on both, a friend bought 2 Python's sequentially numbered, never fired either. I wonder what they're worth now.

stinkeypete · April 22, 2021, 04:42 PM

Under $2k??? I would sprain my wrist grabbing for my wallet.

dendang · April 27, 2021, 01:32 PM

stinkeypete, Thanks so much for the valuation and opinion. Went back to buy it and she was gone. He has a second one that's a little newer, I'll post pics of that when I can. This second one is unfired, but does have the drag mark on the cylinder. Three total barrels and all the right accessories. it's a "15-5". It has 2"-4"-6" barrels, factory hard case, paperwork, wrench and three grips.

Radny97 · April 27, 2021, 05:44 PM

I’ve got one I’d let go of. Not perfect and no original case, but it has 2, 4 and 6 inch barrels.

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Schlitz 45 · April 30, 2021, 07:05 AM

Got out to range last week and tried out the new to me 15-2 using the 8", 6", & 4" barrels. I was amazed how easy they are to change out quickly. Got a new green fiber optic front sight for my old eyes & after some sight adjustment started to get it figured out. Previous owner must have been shooting steel rams at 200 meters as the rear sight was way up there & my first shots with the 8" barrel at a 12" plate from 50 yards was way over the top.
Here's my best group at the end of the day with the 6"barrel, off hand slow fire at 15 yards.

Yeti007 · May 1, 2021, 03:51 AM

I was shooting my 15-2, that I bought used, recently.
I really like the gun. The comfort of quickly changing the grips, the ease of changing barrels and the very good SA trigger make the gun one of my favorites. Also it is light in comparison with eg a 686 with same barrel length. The overall quality is good, it’s a Monson one from the mid 80is. I think the Dan Wesson’s of this time are very fine handguns and somehow a piece of history.

I have one question about the exchangeable barrels: Is there a recommended torque? Or, in other words, how tight shall the nut be?

All the best,

Peter

hemiram · May 2, 2021, 03:20 AM

You just have to snug it up, don't "gorilla it". The only time I've ever had a nut come loose shooting was when I forgot to tighten it up in the first place.

Yeti007 · May 2, 2021, 08:59 AM

Thanks for clarification!

Is there a store in the US that ships Dan Wesson hammer springs internationally? EWK is not shipping outside the US and in Europe the springs are not available at all.

April 21, 2021, 07:08 PM	#34
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	Dendang, that kit is equivalent to the best S&W plus hundreds of dollars per barrel (which you may well never use but you have the option) plus the collectors value of a Monson Dan Wesson. I would trade a 686 Performance Center for that DW in a heartbeat. $1500 is ridiculously cheap, it’s worth a lot more than $2,000. I’d trade a FA .357 Premier with some regret.. in 2 seconds. That’s $2,500. A Korth Mongoose Silver is $5,000. If someone said I can pick between a Korth custom and a 1976 that Unfired Dan Wesson kit... I would be torn. I’d still probably pick the DW. That’s not saying I have $5k to spend on a custom revolver. If you told me someone paid $5k for a 1976 unfired DW with all barrels, tools, papers and case, I would not think they were some rich dude that didn’t know any better. I guess it depends on how quick the seller needs cash. My estimate: $3,000 to 5,000. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes. Last edited by stinkeypete; April 21, 2021 at 07:28 PM.

April 21, 2021, 07:56 PM	#36
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	Beautiful set! If it’s not too crass to ask, what did you pay for it? __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

April 22, 2021, 04:42 PM	#40
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	Under $2k??? I would sprain my wrist grabbing for my wallet. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

May 1, 2021, 03:51 AM	#44
Yeti007 Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2021 Posts: 7	Dan Wesson .357 Magnum I was shooting my 15-2, that I bought used, recently. I really like the gun. The comfort of quickly changing the grips, the ease of changing barrels and the very good SA trigger make the gun one of my favorites. Also it is light in comparison with eg a 686 with same barrel length. The overall quality is good, it’s a Monson one from the mid 80is. I think the Dan Wesson’s of this time are very fine handguns and somehow a piece of history. I have one question about the exchangeable barrels: Is there a recommended torque? Or, in other words, how tight shall the nut be? All the best, Peter Last edited by Yeti007; May 1, 2021 at 10:15 AM.

March 26, 2021, 04:05 AM	#26
Yeti007 Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2021 Posts: 7	My entry point is gebrauchtwaffen.com. There is a set listet right now. https://www.gebrauchtwaffen.com/kurz...-casull_i46459

March 28, 2021, 11:27 AM	#28
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Nice gun. Here's my 15-2vh. I picked up the 2.5" barrel and shroud in 2003 or so from CZUSA, so it's all Monson except the snub barrel.

March 28, 2021, 03:03 PM	#29
Yeti007 Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2021 Posts: 7	Is there a significant difference between the Monson and CZ shroud (blueing, mechanically, finish)?

March 31, 2021, 01:17 AM	#30
Yeti007 Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2021 Posts: 7	Found this set yesterday for sale, and took it home. Came in the box with all the add-ons. There is only one barrel nut in the set for the shrouded barrels. Was this normal for the pistol packs? Can they still be found as spare parts?

March 31, 2021, 08:41 AM	#31
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Yes, CZ still has barrel nuts on their online store Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

April 21, 2021, 06:01 PM	#33
DirtyHarold Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2015 Posts: 158	Curious to see how it shoots!

April 21, 2021, 07:39 PM	#35
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 385	I just got this pristine 1979 vintage pistol pac with all the case candy & the case itself is in perfect condition too. Was told the 6" barrel is the only one that's ever been shot on the gun & after close examination & cleaning I believe that to be true. Can't wait to get out this weekend & see how it shoots. Wanted one for years & wasn't going to let this one get away.

April 21, 2021, 08:28 PM	#37
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 385	I paid exactly what the gentleman selling it asked for, didn’t even haggle. The average going price is $1,892.22 according to True Gun Values https://truegunvalue.com/pistol/dan-...ical-value-208

April 22, 2021, 01:24 PM	#38
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Old Dan Wesson revolvers are the best revolver deal out there.

April 22, 2021, 03:03 PM	#39
jjavedas Member Join Date: September 30, 2018 Posts: 25	Back in the early 80's a local gun store had in full kit, revolver and 3 extra barrels, I think it was $600.00. They also had Colt Python's on sale, 6" python $385.00.I missed the boat on both, a friend bought 2 Python's sequentially numbered, never fired either. I wonder what they're worth now.

April 27, 2021, 01:32 PM	#41
dendang Member Join Date: February 10, 2012 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 33	stinkeypete, Thanks so much for the valuation and opinion. Went back to buy it and she was gone. He has a second one that's a little newer, I'll post pics of that when I can. This second one is unfired, but does have the drag mark on the cylinder. Three total barrels and all the right accessories. it's a "15-5". It has 2"-4"-6" barrels, factory hard case, paperwork, wrench and three grips.

April 27, 2021, 05:44 PM	#42
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	I’ve got one I’d let go of. Not perfect and no original case, but it has 2, 4 and 6 inch barrels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

April 30, 2021, 07:05 AM	#43
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 385	Got out to range last week and tried out the new to me 15-2 using the 8", 6", & 4" barrels. I was amazed how easy they are to change out quickly. Got a new green fiber optic front sight for my old eyes & after some sight adjustment started to get it figured out. Previous owner must have been shooting steel rams at 200 meters as the rear sight was way up there & my first shots with the 8" barrel at a 12" plate from 50 yards was way over the top. Here's my best group at the end of the day with the 6"barrel, off hand slow fire at 15 yards.

May 2, 2021, 03:20 AM	#45
hemiram Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: Toledo, ohio Posts: 762	You just have to snug it up, don't "gorilla it". The only time I've ever had a nut come loose shooting was when I forgot to tighten it up in the first place.

May 2, 2021, 08:59 AM	#46
Yeti007 Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2021 Posts: 7	Thanks for clarification! Is there a store in the US that ships Dan Wesson hammer springs internationally? EWK is not shipping outside the US and in Europe the springs are not available at all.