If it is blue and has adjustable sights it is probably a model 15, fixed
sights would be a model 14. Stainless, add a 7 in front of the number.

Is the barrel shroud straight or does it have a tang like projection
downward, back against the frame. That dates it somewhat and limits
the availability of aftermarket stuff.

I can help you with most anything you need. I am a Dan Wesson
distributor now.

Where was it made, Monson or Palmer. As far as nailing down the date of
manufacture, can't help you get too close. When the original DW company
went belly up, BATF took all the records.

If anything is wrong with the gun, we can service it for you although
not under warranty.

Regards,
Mr. DW

CPK Limited



critter@... wrote:

>i just bought a used Dan Wesson, 357 Magnum, with a six inch barrel.
>i haven't even got to fire it yet. the model number is not marked on
>the pistol, how can i tell what it is? it has a square tang on the
>butt that holds the grip on, is this a small frame or large frame?
>also, is there a listing of serial numbers by year so i can tell how
>old it is? i used to shoot a friends many years ago and when i saw
>this one in a gun shop for a very afforedable price i bought it.
>people in these parts aren't too familiar with the name so it had a
>low price tag on it. lower than many Taurus'. any help will be
>appreciated.
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