Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel - The Firearms Forum

DW_357 · 12-07-2009, 06:28 AM

Dan Wesson .357 with 6” barrel

Greetings...

Thanks in advance for any input that you might have.

I am not a gun expert by any means… but I am in some other forums on woodworking, cars, etc. … so I know the rules. I did some research first… but there are just so few of these sold that I do not have a good grasp on the value.

This gun is as close to a new Dan Wesson Revolver as you will see... and I believe that this gun is no longer produced (I see only autos on the CZ site)... so it could be the best sample out there for a collector.

This is a mint Dan Wesson .357 with 6” vented barrel, adjustable sight, looks like a mahogany grip (95% sure). Hard to tell about wood sometimes… looks like hickory just based on the grain pattern… and it is heavily finished in a gloss… but I think that I remember seeing that tiger-eye effect that mahogany has. It would be easier to tell looking at the gun instead of the photos… but… forgot to do that and make a mental note of the wood.

It is a Monson made gun. It comes with a case and speed loader. Since it has only this single barrel, there were no tools with it to change barrels.

There is a very faint line on the cylinder that would distinguish it from factory new.

Does anyone have any thoughts about a reserve price... since it is on an auction site?

DW_357 · 12-07-2009, 06:33 AM

[IMG]http://www.*********.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=149240662[/IMG]

DW_357 · 12-07-2009, 06:42 AM

Photos added

colt · 12-07-2009, 06:47 AM

No idea on the $$$$$, but great gun. I have one just like with an 8" barrel,well built and accurate.

Alpo · 12-07-2009, 08:54 AM

4 years or so back, my brother-in-law left me one like that, as collateral, on a 200 dollar loan. When he never reclaimed it, I sold it to a coworker for 225, and he was tickled to get it. He told me, a year or so later, that he, in turn, sold it for 250, and then, 6 months later, bought it back for 300. That's been at least two years ago, so, I'd say at least 400.

oscarmayer · 12-07-2009, 09:02 AM

these dan wesson are highly prized and sought after by those "in the know" the one you have pictured seems to be in very good condition i wouldn't be at all surprized if you couldn't get 500 for it

12-07-2009, 06:28 AM	#1
DW_357 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel Dan Wesson .357 with 6” barrel Greetings... Thanks in advance for any input that you might have. I am not a gun expert by any means… but I am in some other forums on woodworking, cars, etc. … so I know the rules. I did some research first… but there are just so few of these sold that I do not have a good grasp on the value. This gun is as close to a new Dan Wesson Revolver as you will see... and I believe that this gun is no longer produced (I see only autos on the CZ site)... so it could be the best sample out there for a collector. This is a mint Dan Wesson .357 with 6” vented barrel, adjustable sight, looks like a mahogany grip (95% sure). Hard to tell about wood sometimes… looks like hickory just based on the grain pattern… and it is heavily finished in a gloss… but I think that I remember seeing that tiger-eye effect that mahogany has. It would be easier to tell looking at the gun instead of the photos… but… forgot to do that and make a mental note of the wood. It is a Monson made gun. It comes with a case and speed loader. Since it has only this single barrel, there were no tools with it to change barrels. There is a very faint line on the cylinder that would distinguish it from factory new. Does anyone have any thoughts about a reserve price... since it is on an auction site? --> Last edited by DW_357; 12-07-2009 at 06:30 AM.. Reason: photos

12-07-2009, 06:33 AM	#2
DW_357 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel [IMG]http://www.*********.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=149240662[/IMG]

12-07-2009, 06:42 AM	#3
DW_357 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel Photos added Attached Images

12-07-2009, 06:47 AM	#4
colt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ky. Posts: 147	Re: Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel No idea on the $$$$$, but great gun. I have one just like with an 8" barrel,well built and accurate.

12-07-2009, 08:54 AM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel 4 years or so back, my brother-in-law left me one like that, as collateral, on a 200 dollar loan. When he never reclaimed it, I sold it to a coworker for 225, and he was tickled to get it. He told me, a year or so later, that he, in turn, sold it for 250, and then, 6 months later, bought it back for 300. That's been at least two years ago, so, I'd say at least 400. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

12-07-2009, 09:02 AM	#6
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Dan Wesson .357 Revolver / 6" barrel these dan wesson are highly prized and sought after by those "in the know" the one you have pictured seems to be in very good condition i wouldn't be at all surprized if you couldn't get 500 for it