Firearms manufacturer dan wesson, which is currently a subsidiary of czusa, announced they are resuming production of their popular 715 revolver, beginning in late summer 2014. The vh part of the nomenclature stands for ventilated heavy. Wednesday, august 01, 2012 dan wesson forum dan wesson serial number history provided by members of the dan wesson forum. The dan wesson model 152 is an awesome gun and i truly regret trading mine even though price wise i made out like a bandit. They are more scarce than the interchangeable dan wesson s. Then like the phoenix or lazarus they rose from the dead in houston tx. Each dan wesson firearms revolver bears the name of daniel b. For some reason i have been atracted to the dan wessons revolvers with the heavy vented rib barrel. Unfortunately, i live in california, and i can only buy guns on the california department of justice gun list, which means i cant buy a used gun, unless it is a commission sale from another californian. Dan wesson 357 magnum ctg revolver dan wesson model 357 magnum ctg revolver. Lewis invented the main features of dan wesson revolvers, primarily being that their series of pistols.
Firearms assembly disassembly, part 2 revolvers, dbi books inc. Dan wesson firearms small frame revolver series instruction manual dan wesson firearms 5169 state hwy 12, norwich, ny 815 phone. Over the years, the contents of the pistol pac changed some, but most contained the following items. This is the dan wesson medium frame revolver, upon which the company was founded. Vintage walnut combat grip for dan wesson 22, 38 or 357 square hole revolver. New listing 58000 hogue combat gun grip for dan wesson 44 45 357max round tang large frame. Has anyone out there have ever owned a dan wesson revolver. The first interchangeable barrel revolvers produced were the dan wesson models w8, w9, w11, and w12, all mediumframe size frame revolvers chambered in. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. They are generally very well made, but they are a little different due to the replaceable barrels, stocks, sights, etc.
Unfortunately, a couple years ago, he discovered a pretty legit crack in the frame right behind the cylinder. This history will continue to step forward with new and exciting products and. Among modern gunmakers, dan wesson is a particularly revered figure. The w8 and w11 had either a fixed rear sight, or a rear sight adjustable only for windage, while the w9 and w12 featured a rear sight fully adjustable for both windage and elevation. The serial number is the frame is marked dan wesson arms, monson, mass usa. It is very easy to spot a dan wesson that has been reblued. From very early on, the dan wesson revolver has been offered as a pistol pac.
Early dan wesson model 15 151 152 357 magnum blue revolver barrel monson ma. Must have books general discussion dan wesson forum. Dan wesson firearms dan wesson revolver 357 magnum ctg. He later bought a ruger to replace his dan wesson and has been trying to figure out what to do with it. If i pull the hammer back manually and let it fall while holding the trigger it fires, but when just pulling the trigger it doesnt seem like the hammer is. High standard was born in 1926 in ct and moved around ct between 1926 and 1984 when they died in ct. The cornerstone achievement of dan wesson arms was the model 12, a switchbarrel revolver that acquired a devoted fan base among wheelgun aficionados. The 2 barrel says high standard on it but the 6 barrel has dan wesson on it. The placement of the cylinder latch is unique, also.
Oct 23, 2017 dan wesson 357 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Great guns and in my opinion very undervalued for a multi barrel set. The 32, 22 magnum, and maximum cartridge revolvers dont appeal to me. Dan wesson pistol paks are getting scarcer and scarcer. These guns were designed by john lewis, and initially manufactured by high standard. A dan wesson bluing looks different than just about any other gun. I know at one time these revolvers where considered a very good product but its been a long time since ive thought about one.
Its an early model 15 that had the pork chop barrel shrouds, but the barrel nut is recessed. I would like to add a 41 magnum to the collection, and perhaps a nice 45 rowland. There was a line made that had a fixed barrel, to lower the price somewhat. There is a slight ring around the cylinder done when setting the sights, this. Dan wesson 357 revolver questions it has little blue left and it is having a problem with light primer strikes.
Dan wesson firearms small frame revolver series models. Designed for accuracy and versatility, the rugged dan wesson 715 is chambered in. Dan wesson 357 revolver parts hammer, trigger, hand, bolt, etc. Dan wesson 357 magnum ctg revolver feb 16, 20 centurion. The dw15 was famous in the 80s and 90s for being the most accurate factory built handguns around. Czusa in early 2005 acquired dan wesson firearms and is now managing it as a part of the cz corporate group. I hope this helps you, customer reply replied 8 years ago.
Dan wesson pistolsrevolvers revolvers local deals, national. With an intriguing history and a variety of models, the. During the 1970s, dan wesson focused on adding new chamberings for his gun. Since its introduction in 1899, the kframe has been a favorite for military and police professionals as well as target shooters and enthusiasts. Regarding the razorback, the first rz10s were offered with the buyers choice of front cocking serrations fcs or. No all dan wessons do not have interchangeable barrels.
If i pull the hammer back manually and let it fall while holding the trigger it fires, but when just pulling the trigger it doesnt seem like the hammer is going all the way back and it has light primer strikes. I have the three most common chamberings of the dan wesson revolvers, that is the 35738, the 22, and the 44 magnum. Dan wesson firearms is known for its revolver expertise and for some types of ammunition it has introduced over the years. In 1935 the company introduced the first magnum revolver, the. No all dan wesson s do not have interchangeable barrels. For some reason i have been atracted to the dan wesson s revolvers with the heavy vented rib barrel. The corporate headquarters is in kansas city, kansas, and the customer service and manufacturing plant is located in norwich, new york. Someone picked it up before i could get there they also have a 4 inch palmer made. Jun 05, 20 this gun belongs to a friend of mine he let me use it to hunt with so i made a video about it. At the time, this was in the early 1980s, dan wesson offered four styles of barrels, standard, heavy, standard ribbed, and heavy ribbed, all of which could be purchased separately and used on the same basic sixgun. Dan wesson continues to move forward in the 1911 pistols with new features as the commander size, the ed brown bobtail and the 10mm chambering to name a few. Dan wesson firearms dw, part of czusa, is an american handgun manufacturer.
Cz usa, which bought the dan wesson company in 2005, have made pistols under the name but until late last year a very limited number of revolvers. Add 20% to 30% to the blue book values for retail prices. They are more scarce than the interchangeable dan wessons. I have the three most common chamberings of the dan wesson revolvers, that is the 357 38, the 22, and the 44 magnum. Dan wesson gun accessories from bianchi, desantis, galco. It has been about 10 years since there have been new production dw revolvers on the market. Might be tough to see in pictures but in hand its easy.
A history of the man, the company and their firearms. This is a wellmade dan wesson revolver with a blued finish and chambered for. New listing 58000 hogue combat gun grip for dan wesson 44 45 357 max round tang large frame. This is the actual pistol pac that was photographed and is shown in the dan wesson arms brochure that was used starting in 1978. Mar 09, 2008 this is the dan wesson medium frame revolver, upon which the company was founded. New listingdan wesson wesson arms 38 special 357 magnum barrel nut wrench. The gun is black and does not appear to be stainless it also has a wood grain handle with the dw initals on it. The dan wesson company was founded in 1968 by dan b. Lewis invented the main features of dan wesson revolvers, primarily. Jun 28, 20 a dan wesson bluing looks different than just about any other gun. Complete list of models help needed dan wesson history.