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Got this gun up for sale on a local forum, Not much info on it other than 6" .357 he doesn't know what model. I have heard the Wessons are extremely accurate that is about all I know about them any info on this gun is appreciated the price is firm at $400.00 is this a good buy or not and would I be able to get out of it at that price? thanks.

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looks like a model 15v ( could be a modal 12 but I don't think it is) if it's a monson made gun, it's a fair price, if it's made in palmer I would not take it for half that price (just my opinon here) My model 15, made in monson is the best revolver I have ever owned. Type in dan wesson model 15 and check out wiki, tells you the history of these guns.
 
Looks like a model 15-2. Is it a Monson, MA gun?
They are very accurate and very versatile with interchangeable barrels and barrel shrouds.
Visit the danwessonforum for more info. Parts and the barrel tool are available from one of the members and from Dan Wesson Arms... owned by CZ USA. There is also a member who make beautiful custom grips at a very reasonable price.

I think the asking price quite fair. I paid a bit more for mine and needed to do a bit of work, but then, I'm in MA and these are hard to find here... can't ship them in either.

I have a Monson, MA 15-2 with the 8" vent, heavy shroud. I was 'plinking' at 50yrds the other day off-hand.
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The Monson revolver has better fit and finish. However, I would pay the money for a very good condition DW. The internals can be smoothed and polished and be made to run with the best of them. The DW doesn't command a big price no matter where it is made. The small frame is a heavy piece and the large frame is a bear. I really like my VH.

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The versatility of the handgun is impressive.
 
That revolver does not look like it even have the typical ring wear mark on the cylinder Buy it , I does look like a 15-2. Go to the dan wesson forum and learn about them . Those pistols are some of the most accurate made, even 35 years later. Barrels and grips can be changed and in the post above you see a wide heavy 3"shroud that one of the guys makes for them. And at a way lower cost then buying from cz . There is also a guy there that makes custom grips at a great price too. See if the owner has the wrench / kit and manual too.
 
On Gunbroker typical asking prices are $499ish or thereabouts. Didn't check the sold prices. Should be able to move it eventually but with little margin.

Looks like a 15-2 w/ 6" vented barrel. Wrench/feeler gauge come with that? They're worth about $40 if haggling is allowed.

They can be pretty darned accurate.
 
Thats a good question. To a guy that knows what they are, its a good price. To a guy that doesnt, he won't think so. These are great revolvers. Some guys have good luck, and enjoy swapping barrels with them. There are also some seriously challenged mechanics, that owned these, they tend to talk a lot of smack about them. Good news is a lot of times you can find one for cheap, thats been tinkered to death. and with a little adjustment have a great gun. I had one that kept up with my Python just fine.I also like the sights alot better than some out there.
 
Dan Wesson is a decent revolver and this one looks to be in pretty good shape. Price, in my opinion, is at the upper limit of fair. I had one years ago. Ex-wife got off with it. Never missed either one of them.
 
I think I might actually prefer that barrel contour, over the full lug, especially if your gonna pack it around. That should fit a 6" mod 29 holster. My 8" w/lug was heavy. Best use beyond target, I used to go out after a snow, and head thump bunnys with wad cutters.
(sounds kinda mean when I say it like that)
 
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These are great guns! And you can pick up the barrel wrench and gap gauge pretty easily. I'd take a Molson over Palmer, but really they are both great and that's a fair price.
 
Mine had been tinkered with by one of those 'challenged' people RugerMcMarlin mentioned. The ratchet on the extractor had been (very poorly) ground down. I believe this was because the barrel had been adjusted in to far and the cylinder wouldn't close.
While waiting for a replacement extractor I decided to make my own.
Mine is installed with the replacement sitting on the frame.
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$400 is not bad for a 15-2 Monson with the vented half lug. Unbarreled frames sell on GB for about $325 and barrels run about $125. I have this one listed local for $600.

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I think its at the upper end price wise for a very good revolver, especially without the barrel nut wrench. The six inch barrels are pretty common and make for good bunny thumpers...
 
I like them a lot, for the price you won't find a better revolver, and plenty of options for changing barrel length, grips, front sights, etc

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A Dan Wesson 357 will fit into a K/L frame holster. They are a little bigger than a "K" frame, closer to an "L" really. You can see in this picture that my Dan Wesson 22 is a bigger, heavier gun than the Model 17 Smith & Wesson just above it.

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The DW 22 is built on the same frame/cylinder as the .357. It's a BIG, HEAVY gun in 22. Trigger is great. Short, fast hammer fall. You can feel the difference when you thumbcock it.

Mine is a "Monson gun", in the 20xxx S/N range. I don't know if that's low or high to tell you the truth. It is a good shooter though. I don't like it as much as I do the Model 17, but that's because of the size and weight, and the 17 has better sights for target shooting.

I wouldn't take a dime less than $400.00 for it, so I'd say the OP's price is in the right range.
 
I'll never sell mine. FYI, I find it fits well in Python sized holsters and the HKS-10 speedloaders are a good fit.
 
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