Can any one give me a value on this relvolver. Someone is trying to trade me it for my 1911 and I know nothing about Dan wessons. It is a 357 mag and that's all I know.
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Dan wesson value
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Ivan the Butcher
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There are multiple models of Dan Wesson 357's. In the 80's they made a real nice model and a service model, with matt finish and fixed sights. Barrel length and heavy or reg are some of the features. Ivan
Badquaker
Member
I like DW's ( have a DW 44mag ) but unless he is throwing in a large wad of cash, or you are swapping a beater..... not even close. The DW should be 350-450 tops.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
I would bet a bundle that the "case" is not what the gun came in. Looks like a cigar box.
No good quality photos of DW.
No decent description.
JMO but I wouldn't touch it without a lot more info.
And FWIW I wouldn't trade my RIA Tactical for it anyway.
Double-O-Dave
US Veteran
I've always wanted one, but could never find one at a price I'm willing to pay. Everyone says the quality is good, but they don't command the prices that a S&W or Ruger does. I've always seen them in the $350.00 to $500.00 range for the frame and one barrel, and up to $1,500.00 for the frame with 4 barrels kit. I hope to add one to the collection one day.
Good luck,
Dave
Good luck,
Dave
jaykellogg
Absent Comrade
For the gun with one barrel I wouldn't pay more than $300 tops. Barrels alone are expensive and the kit with 4 barrels will probably bring $1500. I tried to sell my Tenant's model 15VH which was a 6 and a 4 inch barrel and the wrench to change barrels. No one offered much of anything.
They are good guns, my brother has one.
They are good guns, my brother has one.
The Dan Wesson model 15-2 .357 Magnums are very well constructed and finished revolvers which don't command good prices on the used market by themselves. Pristine examples with a single barrel and the barrel wrench go for $350 to $400 tops in PA. Ones showing even a little wear drop to $300.
I have one with an 8 inch barrel with 2-7x32 scope mounted. Good shooter, but not as smooth as an S&W or Colt.
I have one with an 8 inch barrel with 2-7x32 scope mounted. Good shooter, but not as smooth as an S&W or Colt.
litenlarry
Member
I have a 15-2 , 8" VHR ( Vent Heavy Rib ) bbl..It has the Monson Mass stamped on the frame..The frame has the purple hue..
S&W revolver fans are not fans of the DW..Mainly due to the cylinder latch being different, it's in front of the cylinder..
Value of mine is in the $425 range, not that I would sell it for that..
S&W revolver fans are not fans of the DW..Mainly due to the cylinder latch being different, it's in front of the cylinder..
Value of mine is in the $425 range, not that I would sell it for that..
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
I love my 4" 15-2. Just wouldn't trade a 1911 for one with just a 6" barrel. DW are some excellent revolvers. The latch isn't hard to get used to.
CHASLX200
Member
Someone i know wants $900 for a Dan Wesson 44 mag with a 8.5" barrel. Not sure if that is a good price.
Badquaker
Member
That's a great price.... for him.
litenlarry
Member
I don't disagree about the latch amd getting used to it, BUT if you have S&W revolvers, which I do, it takes a different movement to release the cylinder..Definately no "cowboy" thumb release and swing the cylinder out..
NO I don't do that..But for the S&W purists, they don't even like the "lock" on the new ones..
Let alone the cylinder rotation being different..
Note...I bought my 8" DW for long range pistol shooting..Not a carry weapon..If you have the head spacing correct, it's a dinger..
CHASLX200
Member
Kinda figured. Guess if it has all the barrels and case then maybe $800.
ordy
US Veteran
I found this mod 15-2 at my lgs recently and paid $395 for it. I've heard the ones made in Monson are of better quality but have no definitive proof of that. The forward cylinder release takes a bit of getting used to but it's no big deal.The DW is well and solidly built. It's a real nice shooter and very accurate but, in my opinion, does not have as nice a trigger as my S&W mod 19.
CHASLX200
Member
I found this mod 15-2 at my lgs recently and paid $395 for it. I've heard the ones made in Monson are of better quality but have no definitive proof of that. The forward cylinder release takes a bit of getting used to but it's no big deal.The DW is well and solidly built. It's a real nice shooter and very accurate but, in my opinion, does not have as nice a trigger as my S&W mod 19.
Looks hot.
I bought a 15 last year for $350. I cannot imagine any 1911 being worth that little.
Ther is a good DW forum with wrenches and replace bbls and shrouds being available occasionally. A new wrench runs less than $25 and are generally in stock.
Ther is a good DW forum with wrenches and replace bbls and shrouds being available occasionally. A new wrench runs less than $25 and are generally in stock.
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