Dan Wesson model 15

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At LGS, asking price 350.

Real nice smooth and short double action, crisp single action. Blued with rubber grips.

Is the price reasonable, or should I pass?
 
What size barrels comes with it, and does it have the barrel tool kit? Mine came with a 2.5 and 6in., and with hand saving pachmayr grips that I love.

Frank
 
Like everybody else has said I would buy that one quick.

And to harp again and again on my own personal pet theory I believe that the current fascination with high capacity semi-auto guns is freeing up VERY NICE revolvers (like this one might be) for those of us who appreciate the really fine things in (gun) life.
 
How do I figure out if it's mod 15, or 15-2? Is there inscription stating that somewhere on the gun, or do I have to look for features?

This particular piece has only what seems like a 4 inch barrel installed, and nothing else included.

I've bought a Ruger Blackhawk in 357/9mm from this same LGS for 325 out of the door (had it originally marked at 350 + tax). They always seem willing to deal a bit on their used wares, and I for sure appreciate that.

I may offer a Swiss K31 and some cash for it next week, we'll see how it goes.
 
How do I figure out if it's mod 15, or 15-2?
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The fastest & easiest way to tell is the shape of the rear of the barrel where it comes up against the front of the frame.
The pic in the previous post is a 15-2, just like this one of mine.
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If the barrel cover (called a shroud) is "L"-shaped at this point, coming down to cover the front of the frame then its a model 15.
Those barrels were called "Porkchops" for the resemblance to the cut of meat.
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There are other little differences, such as the shape of the barrel nut & so on but the obvious change is the "L" shaped barrel.

Don't worry about the format of the barrel other than the "L", they came in several lengths & styles. There were lengths from 3" to 12", light, heavy, heavy vented & so on types.

It would need the barrel nut tool (several kinds exist, make sure you get the right one), the gap setting gauge (or a 6 thou standard automotive feeler gauge) if you decide to change or check the cylinder to bore gap. A firm called "EWK" has all sorts of things for the DW series, give 'em a call or check the website.
 
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Will need more barrels :-)))

I use to own Dan Wesson 15-2 and they are fine guns. The trouble is that untill you get different barrels you are missing on a lot of fun. Ability to charge barrels right on the range and go from a full size 8 inches hunter to a 2.5 inches snub in a matter of a few minutes is the biggest part of DW experience IMHO. With just one barrel it's still a fine revolver, but nothing "special" if you know what I mean.

So, to answer your question, the price is good, I would go for it if I were you. But while going for this deal I would know that I am going to end up spending more money on barrels and accessories. Searching for all these things makes it even more fun though :-)))

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I just re-read the J&G advert in the link above.
That is one utterly amazing DW:D
Its got a 4" barrel 6" long & weighs six pounds!:eek: Talk about mis-information!
 
Yes, at that price I would get it. The "Pork Chop" shrouds were designed for the M-12 and will not fit on the M-15, the extension on the bottom has a dimple that fits over a stud on the M-12's frame, that stud is not on the M-15. The barrels will interchange. Once you get used to it, the cyilnder release is in somewhat superior, lets you open the cylinder and eject with the same hand.
 
The model 11 & 12 have the porkchop along with the model 14 & 15. The 14-2 & 15-2, along with the 714 & 715 have straight shroud with the alignment pin. They made the straight shroud for the most number of years, as well as the busiest years, so they are by FAR the most common.
 
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