I've viewed a number of posts listed here about probable dates of 1978 for serial quantities setting up in 16**** but I not too long ago picked up a an aged Pistol pack in the original brown Dan Wesson case Together with the factory ugly yellow covering above the foam. Mine may be the full lug model 357 and my serial selection begins off with 136*** and it has Monson, Mass stamped over the serial.

• Fiber Optic, For people who want to accumulate the front sight quickly in daytime lighting, a fiber optic sight gathers in light-weight and produces a glowing dot which is challenging to miss out on even towards a shiny background.

I owned a fifteen-two a few years in the past and enjoyed shooting it and have many regrets offering it. Thus far I have looked at some outrageous prices for both equally new and classic pistol paks.

Agree with SteveCT, everything less than $seven-hundred will be an awesome buy. At that price you could nevertheless resell on the web and make a couple of bucks if required.

Many thanks for including all The brand new info, Jody. Being able to see all of it laid out in the timeline actually allows retain perspective on the overall flow of matters.

Alright, the time has come to document many of the scope mount options readily available for DW house owners. I am going to check out to provide as mucinfo as I have for each. Some of these mounts happen to be from creation for numerous years, so Never expect to find them anytime before long.

If you REALLY look tricky, you might be able to obtain one among the initial Buehler frame clamps. Contrary to one other mounts, this a single replaces the rear sight and clamps in excess of the topstrap. Rock solid and enables barrel changes without having taking away the scope.

I've kludged jointly what I feel to become descriptive from the older .357 models dependant on the Blue E-book of Gun Values, the writeup on old build dan wesson duty pistol revolvers on the new wesson Site, a Palmer catalog and assessment of my selection.

From what I had been explained to, it had been bought in the 80's (undecided if new or used), and has not been shot to the earlier 20 or so many years. I would Believe it would be in excellent form, but I have no idea. Probably I am able to snap a number of photos much too.

Serial amount data is based on data furnished by users of your Dan Wesson Discussion board. No documents are available from the varied Dan Wesson businesses, and we rely on information/recollections of first purchasers, paperwork retained with the pistol, dated barrel wrappers, and so on. to determine an approximate day of manufacture.

Blindfaith, I think the Other folks have guided you to the close value of the revolver. I'll add Will probably be blued, Unless of course the elusive SS model 375 really does exist, none recognized at this point . The ammo as described may be the obstacle. If you need to do make the plunge and begin to load for it, I have found significantly better accomplishment Along with the 220 grain Hornady compared to two hundred grain Sierra bullet choices. There are a few that have found castings for bullets that may perform from the revolver using this cartridge, but I have not experimented with any of these.

The CZ/DW mount only goes in to the shroud. I've a new a person in Blue that i'm not utilizing; the truth is, I could possibly be in the marketplace for a SS one if any one is interested in a swap.

Furthermore there are actually four or five in the checklist which are from apparent scammers, eager to market you Viagra or one thing. I'm endeavoring to do the job with Jody to aid clean it up.

Looks like all the info is roofed. I'd LBT come up with a mould for my 375. It is without a doubt a reloader's cartridge. I have had superior luck with chopping the 375 Gain MAG brass down. Someplace I posted a the best way to thread on it.

1966 – Dan resigns from S&W after an unsuccessful attempt to purchase enough shares to stop the Bangor Punta Corp from taking up.