Where to send a Dan Wesson for repair?

[John C]

I have a Monson, MA Dan Wesson 715 that's out of time. Can anyone recommend a 'smith to send it to for repair?

Thanks,

-John

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Since CZ now owns Dan Wesson you should contact CZ-USA and see what they say. I looked on their site and they didn't say they no longer service Dan Wesson firearms so it's worth a try.

Dan Wesson Warranty Center
For all DAN WESSON brand pistols and revolvers please call 1-607-336-1174 or e-mail [email protected]

 

[John C]

Thanks, Archangel. I'll try them.

-John

 

[Dain Bramage]

I second CZ-USA. They replaced the yoke on my Monson Model 15-2, and now it's as good as new. From memory, I believe it was around $150 total. Shipping there was a bit of a killer at around $70. But, I'm happy I did it, as I believe the gun's functional value is higher than it's monetary value.

 

[Hamfisted]

Yes CZ still sells parts and services them thru the Norwich, NY facility. Have you talked to a local gunsmith that you trust? Has it been out of timing since you owned it? Or did something freaky happen?


-Mike

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My old model P-744VH .... Still a great shooter....

 

[John C]

Mike;

Yes, it's been out of time since I bought it, and I suspect it has been since it left the factory. I bought it used, with all four barrels, for a good price. It appears to have been fired very little. There's little wear, and the cylinder locks up tight, once it's been nudged so that the cylinder stop engages.

Unfortunately, there's no 'smith local to me that could turn this around in less than a year or two. The guy is a master, but has evolved into a custom builder rather than just making repairs.

Thanks for the advice. I'll call Dan Wesson tomorrow or next week.

-John

 

[hAkron]

Dan Wesson 715's and 15-2's are really easy to work on. If you have the inclination, and a decent file and a stone you can fit a new hand (assuming that is what is putting it out of time). a new hand will cost you a lot less than shipping the gun to Norwich to have them work on it. Also, any local gunsmith who works on revolvers should have no trouble fitting a new hand for you.

 

[John C]

Thanks, Hakron. I've taken off the sideplate and checked things out. It seems like the hand is 1 or 2/64ths off, causing the timing. I don't have the skills or patience to tackle the job. Every time I try something like this in metal, I regret it. Also, there's no one local to me that could do this in less than a year. I'll probably just send it in.

-John

 

[hAkron]

The hand is the only part of a DW revolver that is a fitted. It's pretty easy. All you are really doing is filing a small notch for the hand to 'escape' the ratchet after it has rotated the cylinder all of the way. If you take out your existing hand you should see exactly what I'm talking about. You just work that area a little bit at a time and test it. It's as easy as falling off of a log. The first DW hand I ever fit I did wrong because I was using the bad hand I had removed as a guide, and somebody had filed the wrong surface.

Not trying to convince you to do something that you aren't ready for, just trying to let you know, it's easier than you think.

 

[Twmaster]

Sell it to me. I'll fix it! OK, I'm kidding. Well, only a little!

You ought to be able to find a smith who does wheel guns to fit that.