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Post by matt56 on Feb 24, 2019 19:22:53 GMT -5
I found this at a gun show yesterday and honestly I don't even know for sure what model number it is. I think it would be called a 714 but I don't know if the barrel configuration changes things. It's a fixed barrel, fixed sight stainless snub nose 357 from the Palmer Mass. era. The barrel is a hair over 2.5 inches. I tried searching around on the Dan Wesson forums but I didn't find much.    |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Feb 24, 2019 19:41:51 GMT -5
That looks like a serious "snubgun" match gun, used to be a sidematch in PPC matches. Looks like a great carry piece.
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Post by jimtx on Feb 24, 2019 21:58:02 GMT -5
I believe those came out after the model 11s there were the redesigned or improved model I think it’s easier to change the barrels in them than he 11s
Supposedly they didn’t sell well the Palmer guns had a bad rep if you got a good one it was great if ya got a bad one well ya know....the quality was not consistent like the Mindon Mass guns were. Finding other barrel lengths might be a need in a hay stack type job. Good looking gun though.
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Post by bushog on Feb 24, 2019 23:27:24 GMT -5
I likey!
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Post by tinkerpearce on Feb 25, 2019 3:22:08 GMT -5
Awesome find! Congrats.
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Post by mk70ss on Feb 25, 2019 6:39:52 GMT -5
That looks like one stout snubbie! I like!!!!
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Post by rug480 on Feb 25, 2019 9:38:49 GMT -5
Congrats, looks really nice!
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Post by jfs on Feb 25, 2019 11:01:06 GMT -5
Congrats, looks really nice! |
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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 25, 2019 22:00:28 GMT -5
In the early 1990's, Dan Wesson also made some adjustable sight 3-inch Model 15's with fixed barrels. I've only seen a couple. A few years back, I ordered a 3" barrel from EWK Arms. It has the nut for quick change (which is nice; my other barrels are 4" and 6").  Nice find and thanks for the post. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by bradshaw on Feb 26, 2019 8:40:01 GMT -5
I found this at a gun show yesterday and honestly I don't even know for sure what model number it is. I think it would be called a 714 but I don't know if the barrel configuration changes things. It's a fixed barrel, fixed sight stainless snub nose 357 from the Palmer Mass. era. The barrel is a hair over 2.5 inches. I tried searching around on the Dan Wesson forums but I didn't find much. ***** Matt56.... I handled fixed sight DWA revolvers, way back, and don’t remember whether the barrels were fixed or interchangeable. The boys at DWA told me that you cannot issue the interchangeable barrel to cops. To reach that market, a fixed barrel is a must. Since I had no interest in the fixed-sight, fixed-barrel arrangement, I paid no attention. Now, I am curious as to how the fixed barrel is attached, since your photos show a separate barrel and shroud. From a production standpoint, it makes sense to continue to barrel-with-shroud concept: * DWA round stock barrel process. * DWA shroud process. * Thread timing not required to fit barrel. David Bradshaw |
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Post by oddshooter on Feb 26, 2019 8:59:56 GMT -5
Does the picture with the straight on muzzle shot look like the barrel is off-center from the shroud?
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Post by bradshaw on Feb 26, 2019 9:17:10 GMT -5
Does the picture with the straight on muzzle shot look like the barrel is off-center from the shroud? ***** Shadow @ 6 o’clock makes it hard, if not impossible, to tell. If I had to guess, I’d say the barrel is straight. However, no effort was wasted on finishing the muzzle of the shroud. David Bradshaw |
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Post by matt56 on Feb 26, 2019 10:07:23 GMT -5
I have looked at the gun over and over and I cannot figure out how the barrel/shroud tensions to the frame
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Post by bradshaw on Feb 26, 2019 11:04:01 GMT -5
I have looked at the gun over and over and I cannot figure out how the barrel/shroud tensions to the frame ***** Which leads me to wonder whether: * barrel is screwed to the frame----with glue. * shroud is pressed over barrel----for a tight friction fit, possibly with glue. Other possibilities come to mind, more complex, more expensive. David Bradshaw |
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Post by majorKAP on Feb 26, 2019 17:14:17 GMT -5
I like the fixed-barrel Dans. There is one currently on GunBroker. www.gunbroker.com/item/801134017The fixed 5" gun shown below is a favorite. I'm leaving a little empty spot on the vault door for which the GB listing to hang.   |
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