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[edit] Dan Wesson Revolver

The revolver delveloped and build by DW were their most famous products.

Knows for their accuracy they were amoungs the best in their time.

See: IHMSA

In the 1980s Dan Wesson Arms began to produce revolvers chambered for the .357, .375, and .445 SuperMag cartridges. In 2000 they added .414 Supermag, and .460 Rowland.

Type of revolvers can roughly be divided in

  • Compensated Series Revolver
  • Hunters Pack
  • Large Frame Revolvers
  • Pistol Pack
  • Silhouette Series
  • Small Frame Revolvers
  • SuperMag Series


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[edit] Dan Wesson collectors models overview

[edit] Dan Wesson Revolver Modell 15

[edit] Dan Wesson Revolver Modell 44

Dan Wesson Revolver Model 44

DW V6 Revolver with .44 Magnum ammunition
Type Revolver
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designed 1970s
Variants V4, V6, V8, (H)
Specifications
Weight 1.9 kg
Barrel length 4 in. (102 mm); and 6 in. (153 mm)
Cartridge .44 Magnum
Caliber .44
Action double action
Rate of fire single
Feed system 6 round cylinder


Dan Wesson Model 44 Revolver is a stable six-shot DAO Double Action gun firing caliber .44 Magnum. All 44 models came with the with the so called 'Large Frame' see: Historical overview of Revolver models made by Dan Wesson. It has been produced by Dan Wesson.


[edit] Submodels of DW Model 44
  • Model 44 could come with 4“ and 6 “ barrel / shroud lenght only
  • Models starting with a 7 are stainless guns
  • Service models had fixed rear sights
  • Target models have adjustable rear sights
  • V = Vent Rib
  • H = Heavy Underlug


The Smith & Wesson (S & W) Model 686, is a six or seven shot double action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges, as the .357 Magnum was developed from the .38 Special. The magnum case is slightly longer to prevent magnum rounds from being chambered and fired in handguns chambered for the .38 Special. The 686 has been available with 2-1/2 in. (64 mm); 4 in. (102 mm); 6 in. (153 mm); and 8-3/8" in. (214 mm) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S & W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths. The Performance Center also made a limited number of 686 in .38 Super for competitive shooters.

Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1980. It is the stainless steel version of the 586, which was made of what used to be known as blued steel, but is now most often called carbon steel. It was chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 S&W Special +P calibers. The 600 series Smith & Wesson revolvers are very reliable & dependable firearms, with a remarkable accuracy superior to most other handguns. They are tough and stand up with duty and sporting use. They are available ported and unported with a choice of 6 or 7 round cylinders.

The Model 686 is based on S & W's L (medium) revolver frame. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. These Magnums had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. This model line became one of the company's most popular in its history.

[edit] Variants of the 686

  • S&W Model 686 (US - Revolver - .357 Magnum & .38 Special: Distinguished Combat Magnum 6 shot cylinder, Stainless)
  • S&W Model 686P (US - Revolver - .357 Magnum & .38 Special: Distinguished Combat Magnum 7 shot cylinder, Stainless)
  • S&W Model 686PP (US - Revolver - .357 Magnum & .38 Special: Distinguished Combat Magnum Power Port 6 shot cylinder, Stainless)

The weapon has an adjustable rear sight, and until 1992, the 6- and 8.5-inch versions also had an adjustable front sight. They had Goncalo alves hardwood grips until 1994, when the grip was replaced by a rubber Hogue grip.

Through the years, there have been several interesting variations on the Model 686. The Model 686 Classic Hunter was introduced in 1988 and has a 6-inch barrel and a solid round cylinder; the Model 686 Black Stainless was introduced in 1988 and has a 4-inch barrel and a black finish; the Model 686 National Security Special was introduced in 1992 and has a 3- or 4-inch barrel; The Model 686 Target Champion was introduced in 1992 and has a 6-inch match barrel, adjustable trigger stop, and walnut grips; the Model 686 Power Port was introduced in 1994 and has a ported 6-inch barrel; the Model 686 Plus was introduced in 1996 and has a 2.5-inch, 3 inch, 4-inch, or 6-inch barrel; adjustable sights; 7-shot cylinder; and Hogue rubber grips. As with all current Smith and Wesson revolvers, the 686 Plus now has a key lock integral to the frame of the gun.

Variant Caliber Weight Capacity Year Notes
S&W 686 Classic Hunter

(6" Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.3 kg 6 Cyl 1988 unfluted cylinder
S&W 686 Black Stainless

(4" Barrel 102 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.19 kg 6 Cyl 1988 black finish
S&W 686

(2.5" Barrel 64 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.15 kg 6 Cyl 1988
S&W 686

(4" Barrel 102 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.19 kg 6 Cyl 1988
S&W 686

(6" Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.3 kg 6 Cyl 1988
S&W 686

(8-3/8" Barrel 214 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.37 kg 6 Cyl 1988
S&W 686 National Security

(3" Barrel 76mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.17 kg 6 Cyl 1992 black finish
S&W 686 National Security

(4" Barrel 102 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.19 kg 6 Cyl 1992 black finish
S&W 686 Target Champion

(6" Match Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.31 kg 6 Cyl 1992 Full lug
S&W 686 Power Port

(6" Ported Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.3 kg 6 Cyl 1994 Ported
S&W 686P

(2.5" Barrel 64 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.16 kg 7 Cyl 1996 Hi-Viz sights,

lockable with key
S&W 686P

(4" Barrel 102 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.2 kg 7 Cyl 1996 Hi-Viz sights,

lockable with key
S&W 686P

(6" Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.31 kg 7 Cyl 1996 Hi-Viz sights,

lockable with key
S&W 686P

(5" Barrel 127 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.15 kg 7 Cyl 2005 Hi-Viz sights,

lockable with key
S&W 686PP

(6" Barrel 153 mm)

 .357 Magnum / .38 Special 1.31 kg 6 Cyl Integral Compensator

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[edit] [Dan Wesson revolver Modell 445]

Dan Wesson Model 445 Revolver is a stable six-shot DAO Double Action gun firing calibers .445 Magnum. Based on the .44 Magnum cartridge, a revolver designed for the .445 SuperMag can also fire .44 Magnum, and .44 Special rounds. All 445 models came with the so called 'Supermag Frame' see: Historical overview of Revolver models made by Dan Wesson. It has been produced by Dan Wesson.


[edit] Dan Wesson revolver actual models

  • Dan Wesson model DW VH8 [1]
  • Dan Wesson model DW Alaskan Guide Special [2]


[edit] Shematics of models / series

[edit] Historical overview of Revolver models made by Dan Wesson

For those that are interested in the DWB revolver Series, here is a partial list. This list was taken from Jody Baldwin from the Dan Wesson forum. I just want to give credit where it is due.


Models starting with a 7 are stainless guns. Service models had fixed rear sights Target models have adjustable rear sights

  • Small frame models
  • 8-2 (.38 Special) Service
  • 9-2 (.38 Special) Target
  • 11 (357 Mag) Service Pork Chop
  • 12 (357 Mag) Target Pork Chop
  • 14 (357 Mag) Service Pork Chop
  • 14-2 (.357 Mag) Service
  • 15 (357 Mag) Target Pork Chop
  • 14 (357 Mag) Service
  • 15 (357 Mag) Target
  • 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target
  • 22 (22LR) Target
  • 22M (.22 Win. Mag) Target
  • 32 (32 H&R Mag)
  • 3220 (32-20 Winchester)
  • 708 (.38 Special) Service
  • 709 (.38 Special) Target
  • 714 (.357 Mag) Service
  • 715 (.357 Mag) Target
  • 722 (.22 Long Rifle) Target
  • 722M (.22 Win. Mag) Target
  • 732 (32 H&R Mag) stainless
  • 73220 (32-20 Winchester) stainless
  • 738P (38Sp +P)
  • Large frame
  • 41 (41 Magnum)
  • 44 (44 Magnum)
  • 45 (45 Long Colt)
  • 741 (41 Magnum) stainless
  • 744 (44 Magnum) stainless
  • 745 (45 Long Colt) stainless
  • 7360 (360 Dan Wesson) stainless Norwich Production only
  • 7460 (460 Rowland) stainless only Norwich production only also fires 45 acp, 45 Win Mag
  • Supermag Frame
  • 40 (357 Super magnum- 357 Maximum)
  • 740 (357 Super magnum - 357 Maximum) stainless
  • 375 (375 Super magnum) Blued only Palmer production only
  • 7414 (414 Super magnum) stainless Palmer production 25 units Norwich production very limited (Don’t know if blued was ever produced???)
  • 445 (445 Super magnum)
  • 7445 (445 Supermag) stainless

Single Action During the Palmer manufacture period (Wesson Firearms Co., Inc) there were some single action only 22 caliber target guns manufactured . These models were only manufactured in blue or stainless with 10″ barrel assemblies, either vent or vent heavy. The single action only guns were designated with a 6 before the model number.

  • 622-V10 Blue, single action only 22 cal.
  • 622-VH10 Blue, single action only 22 cal.
  • 6722-V10 stainless, single action only 22 cal.
  • 6722VH10 stainless, single action only 22 cal.

Barrel Configurations Because of the Dan Wesson interchangeable barrel system, when the guns were sold, the barrel size and type was usually part of the model designation. Obviously this would change if the user changed the barrel, but it is still an interesting part of the Dan Wesson equation.

1). Standard barrels having the solid rib without the heavy underlug were usually designated by the barrel length alone.

For example, as per the information posted above, a 357 magnum with adjustable sights is a model 15.

The same gun with the standard 8” barrel becomes a model 15-8

2). Barrels with the vent rib get a V prefix.

So our model 15 with an 8” vent rib barrel becomes a model 15-V8

3). The Heavy Underlug adds an H to the designation

So a Heavy vent rib 8” equipped gun becomes a model 15-VH8

4). The slots cut on some of the silhouette shrouds add an S to the end.

The most common was the 357 Supermag model 40 (or 740 stainless)

So a model 740 stainless with the 8” vent rib and slotted shroud is a model 740-V8S

Yes, there were even some heavy underlug slotted guns (don’t know why)

So then a 740 vent rib, heavy underlug, slotted shroud gun is a model 740-VH8S

In Summary:

V = Vent Rib

H = Heavy Underlug

2,4,6,8,10,12,15 = barrel length (12″ and 15″ were only available for 357 magnum model 15 and 715)

S = Slotted Shroud

Also note the barrel length is the actual length of the barrel, from the forcing cone to the muzzle crown. The shroud length is obviously less because of the area the barrel screws through the frame.

The Pistol Pac and Hunters Pac.

From very early on, the Dan Wesson Revolver has been offered as a Pistol Pac. Over the years, the contents of the Pistol Pac changed some, but most contained the following Items.

1.) Dan Wesson Revolver with an 8″ barrel assembly.

2.) Extra barrel assemblies in 2 1/2″, 4″ , and 6″ length.

3.) An extra grip

4.) 4 additional front sight blades (2 white or red, and 2 yellow)

5.) A belt buckle

6.) A Dan Wesson logo patch

7.) A wrench kit

8.) A Carrying Case

Pistol Pacs were designated by a “P” then the model number of the revolver frame, then the barrel shroud type (blank) for standard, “V” for vent, “VH” for Vent Heavy

Example:

P-715 = Stainless 357 mag. standard barrel shroud

P-41-V = Blued 41 magnum, Vent rib barrel shroud

P-745-VH = stainless 45 long colt, Vent Heavy Pistol Pac

The Hunter Pac was offered in all Magnum calibers from 22 magnum up through 445 Supermag (even the 375 was a catalog item)

The Hunter Pac contained the following items:

1). Dan Wesson Revolver with an 8″ Vent Heavy Shroud.

2). A Vent 8″ Shroud (only, no extra barrel), equipped with Burris scope mounts and a Burris scope in either 11/2x-4x variable or 2x fixed.

3). Barrel changing tool

4). Dan Wesson logo patch

5). Carrying case

Hunters Pacs were identified by an “HP” before the model number and then a “V” for variable scope or a “2″ for fixed power scope.

Example:

HP22M-V = 22magnum blue with 1 1/2x - 4x scope

HP744-2 = 44 magnum stainless with 2x fixed scope.

Other Interesting Information

The most common small frame guns are the model 15 and 15-2, the thought is the -2 guns have minor differences when Monson started manufacturing the guns and labeled it the -2. One of the changes noted is shape of the hammer.

When Bob Serva bought the Dan Wesson company and moved it to Norwich NY, he retooled the shop with all new CNC machines and the first guns he produced were marked “First issue” they went back to labeling the model 15 and 715 dropping the -2.

There is also a SuperRam Silhouette version available in many calibers, Norwich production with an under cut partridge front sight covered with a slab-sided hood, the rear sight is a Bomar with 18 clicks per revolution. These guns are marked with a SRS-1 on the barrel hood.

The Model 11 service and the model 12 target both had the pork chop barrel shrouds and the exposed barrel nut on the end. The early Model 14 and 15 had the pork chop barrel shrouds, but the barrel nut was recessed. The pork chop shroud was redesigned to the current style when the model designation was changed to 14-2 and 15-2.

The stainless 38 Special Action Cup with the large slab barrel shroud was just designated as the “Action Cup”, no numerical model number.


[edit] Custom serial numbers

Daüber hinaus wurden diverse Modelle in Kleinstserien für den Schützenbund IHMSA gefertigt, zum Teil mit persönlich vergebenen Seriennummer für dessen Mitglieder. Diese Waffen wurden unter anderem erfolgreich in der Diziplin 'Metallic silhouette' [3]IPSC eingesetzt

Neben Revolvern wurden von Dan Wesson auch andere Waffen hergestellt und neue Kaliber / Revolver Munition entwickelt Liste Handfeuerwaffenmunition



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