Dayton model 14-2
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Mine has the Baughman ramp front sight, no red insert, and has Magna "PC" style stocks numbered to the gun. SN K661511. It is 98 to 99% condition. Paid $800 in 2015 for it.
They are special order guns ordered by Dayton Gun Headquarters, Dayton, OH. They have a 4" heavy barrel modeled after the Model 10's heavy barrel profile and have adjustable rear sights.
Only a few thousand were made if I'm right.
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Just as with other guns that originated from a single person or dealer (Bekeart .22 revolvers and Ashland or Lew Horton distributors), there are probably different levels of Dayton-ness among collectors but the guns themselves are generically referred to by the name. I suppose one actually shipped to DGS may bring a premium but I have not observed this.
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Forum member Mike Priwer wrote an article several years ago, documenting four shipments of about 2000 guns in total. He may be along to re-post it.
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My guess would be Roy commented on the number of guns shipped in the group with that serial number included, not the total number in all shipments, if that makes sense.
Engine49guy
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Love when a good Lazarus post rises from the past.
The 14-2 Hanen special is a great lesser know S&W variant
Basicly pairs up a Model 14-2 frame with a 4" Model 10 heavy barrel and a Model 15 Patridge front site.
Love them
The 14-2 Hanen special is a great lesser know S&W variant
Basicly pairs up a Model 14-2 frame with a 4" Model 10 heavy barrel and a Model 15 Patridge front site.
Love them
gkitch
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These Dayton people seemed to be pretty gun savvy. This is an excellent combination of features.
The copy of the AUG 65 inventory I have, with only 50 of the 180 blue and 4 nickel on the list, were in the K623-624 range.
I believe I have brought this up in the past, but I lived in Dayton off and on for many years, and I am pretty familiar with the town, and DPD would not have a need for 2000 guns of any kind, especially back then.
I believe I have brought this up in the past, but I lived in Dayton off and on for many years, and I am pretty familiar with the town, and DPD would not have a need for 2000 guns of any kind, especially back then.
Patridge Front Sight
I haven't seen any pics with a Dayton gun with a Patridge front sight. Do you have one by chance?
I haven't seen any pics with a Dayton gun with a Patridge front sight. Do you have one by chance?
Pistolero1911
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Joe Hanen ran Dayton Gun Headquarters, Inc. He was sort of like the Lew Horton of his time. Very knowledgable in firearms and a tinkerer, the Hanen/Dayton Special Model 14-2 was intended for sale to all, LEOs and civilians. It was a hot rodded Model 14, with many desirable features. S&W should have made it a standard catalogue item.
Engine49guy
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Had a brain fart...meant to say Baughman front site
xfarfuldog
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I remember the gun store but was never in there. I accompanied a friend who rode his used Dayton PD trike to the HD dealer for repairs. I had zero interest in guns then. I would have laughed at any idea I would ever become a police officer. Now I am always looking for a Dayton Special.
Here is a pic of the three guns Mike Priwer profiled in his article for the S&W Collectors Association Journal. I was privileged to acquire these three and they were a part of my K38 Masterpiece collection for some time (before downsizing many years ago).
The pic shows variations on this model with respect to finish (blue/nickel), stock vintage (diamond/non diamond) and configuration (Target, magnas and modified magnas - aka Plain Cloths), hammer and trigger (standard/target), etc.
These three guns letter as they are in this pic.
Enjoy
The pic shows variations on this model with respect to finish (blue/nickel), stock vintage (diamond/non diamond) and configuration (Target, magnas and modified magnas - aka Plain Cloths), hammer and trigger (standard/target), etc.
These three guns letter as they are in this pic.
Enjoy
Grayfox
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The Dayton guns weren't the only 4" HB Model 14s made. I have a Model 14-3 in that configuration serial # 1K74XXX. Factory letter says this gun was shipped July 15, 1971 to Dave's House of Guns, Dallas, TX. Letter also confirms that this gun did leave the factory with a 4" barrel.
Indications are that this was part of approximately 100 guns shipped to three big wholesale distributors in July, 1971. Olympic Wholesale, Los Angeles, Daves House of Guns, Dallas and Gil Hebbard, IL. Its thought the they were a market test for this configuration. So this later gun is actually rarer than the Daytons.
Anybody care to take a guess what mine may be worth? No box or papers. It ain't for sale, but I am curious.
Indications are that this was part of approximately 100 guns shipped to three big wholesale distributors in July, 1971. Olympic Wholesale, Los Angeles, Daves House of Guns, Dallas and Gil Hebbard, IL. Its thought the they were a market test for this configuration. So this later gun is actually rarer than the Daytons.
Anybody care to take a guess what mine may be worth? No box or papers. It ain't for sale, but I am curious.
Engine49guy
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I had a senior moment meant Baughman blade fs
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