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Originally Posted by Engine49guy
Russ, I see you said "Most", I have a 4" Model 14-2' just under that range at K623,400 FYI.... Any idea on production numbers of these guns?
On a side note there are more 4" Model 14's out there but marked as Model 15-6 and 15-7's.
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You are absolutely correct, the 14-2s for Dayton Gun Hq were in the K623XXX & K624XXX range and then again in the K660XXX & 661XXX range. Total quantities are estimated to be 2,000.
Your Model 15s are outstanding examples of 4" and 6" heavy barrels produced during the period 1982 to 1991 while the Model 14 was discontinued. I was aware these were produced in 15-5 and 15-6 examples but yours is the first 15-7 example I've heard of.
The 14-2 Dayton guns were essentially a Model 10 heavy barrel with target sights. The 4" Model 14-3s that I've seen appear to be 6" Model 14 barrels cut down by the factory. The 4" heavy Model 15s, however, have the front sight forged with the barrel indicating to me they were made to be 4".
Russ