New Obsession; Dan Wesson Revolvers...

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Probably the tank of revolvers. Possibly the ugliest wood grips known to man, strange cylinder release especially for a lefty. BUT... talk about threading the needle...
Restoration time on a 14 (almost there) and a 15...

 

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Not much love here for the DW.

 

[imawoodsman]

One of those Love it or Hate it things!

 

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One of those Love it or Hate it things!

Indeed... best thing is to close your eyes when you pick it up... it feels perfect, then open your eyes and say to yourself "what the heck is this?"

 

[edindah]

This is the second one I have owned in the past 3 years. This one has the 2.5", 4" and 6" barrels and the tool to change barrels and shrouds. The first one I had was the pork chop version. This is the heavy barrel.

 

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This is the second one I have owned in the past 3 years. This one has the 2.5", 4" and 6" barrels and the tool to change barrels and shrouds. The first one I had was the pork chop version. This is the heavy barrel.

Nice. Where was this one made? Monson, MA?

 

[Gordylew]

My second revolver I purchased when I was a kid, mom had to fill out the yellow form, was a Dan Wesson 22 6" vent blue. I would get a brick of 22s and have them shot up by the next week. Still have to this day and I'll gladly take your money on any informal shooting competition you would like to try your luck at. That thing is an extension of my arm. I gave the wife a 357 DW model 15 4" VH when we got married, she felt it was too big so I gave her a J frame Smith 38 instead. I picked up a few extra barrels over the years for it. currently have a 2, 4 and 6" barrel for it. I also still have the belt buckle and carry case for the .22

 

[Radar363]

I bought my first 15-2 VH back in 1985. With the 6-inch barrel it's still the most accurate handgun I've ever shot.
I've bought 2 more since then, with 4-inch barrels, to give to each of my sons.
I lost my original wooden grips during a move years ago but have always liked the feel and look of the Pachmeyers.
You can still get parts and sporadically barrels and shrouds from EWK.
Edit to add- my sons are both lefties so don't really care for the normal-handed cylinder release.

 

[edindah]

Nice. Where was this one made? Monson, MA?

Yes, sir.

 

[edindah]

Edit to add- my sons are both lefties so don't really care for the normal-handed cylinder release.

If it is any consolation - I am right handed and have no problem with a normal-handed cylinder release if you are adding to the list of beneficiaries!