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August 13, 2022
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When I say new, I mean brand new old stock. This was a heck of a find so I have to show it off to the gang here..
what is particularly interesting to me on the label is the bright blue finish?.
I don’t have many of the original cases with labels. This is the first time I’ve seen the bright blue finish on the label.
Not sure how common that was. I’m sure ole dog could give me a history lesson which I look forward to reading..
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March 25, 2013
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I think Bright Blue finish is the DW term for polished blue as opposed to matte blue used of most model 14-2s. I could check the many boxes and cases I have but I think if they are not Matte blue or stainless they say Bright blue.
That is a gorgeous gun . Post 1986 Monson with the improved sideplate cylinder stop and the knurled hammer tang. Did you get a barrel tool with it?
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February 16, 2013
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Very nice! I see why you picked it up! 
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Great Score! October 17, 2017
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For a brand new revolver I’m surprised at how poorly the side plate fits. Other than that, it’s pretty sweet!
October 17, 2017
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March 28, 2023
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nice! Don't find them in that condition very often. I have two like that. I have a 15-2 PAC that's in unfired condition not even a turn ring & my 32-20 Hunter pac is also that way. I have a few others but they're stainless steel so they do not get marked up as easily. I have a Palmer 40 that's new also. I would take that beauty out of the holster and keep it it in the box! a safe queen!
February 16, 2016
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capt jack said
When I say new, I mean brand new old stock.
Beautiful pistol .. but I question the NOS condition because of the Zebra, Carry and Pachmyer grips, extra 2-1/2" BA, speed loader and scratches on the crane.
October 17, 2017
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We can all agree that it’s a really beautiful revolver, but I also have reservations about the NOS status since Stinger has brought it up. The attached photo shows what the fit of the side plate should look like on a “new” DW. Dragging your thumbnail across either seam should encounter very little if any drag.
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March 25, 2013
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I agree with Stinger about the wear on the crane . However DW is quite varied on sideplate fitting. Not like Smiths. The gap is not something that would happen from use or being removed and put back. Maybe factory worker had a hangover. The fact that there is no barrel tool is strange. But if it was sold as just a receiver like many DWs it would explain that lack of a tool . Regardless, tools can be obtained. It is a beautiful gun with no sideplate scratches.
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August 13, 2022
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the pic showing the box label, the box is standing on end. The DW in a holster in background is a different gun…not the new one.
will never put this one in a holster.
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August 13, 2022
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ole dog….would the original barrel tool for this gun be the plastic one?
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August 20, 2019
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That's a beautiful Model 15-2 you found, capt.jack! Enjoy it. If it's got the improved sideplate cylinder stop that's a big plus. Two out of three of my early Model 15-2s had the stop back out and needed to be loctited.
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March 25, 2013
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Capt, the plastic tool was used from mid 70s to maybe 81 or 82. After that, the metal tool was used until the Serva era when the doorknob tool debuted. Your gun would have had the round metal tool.
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August 13, 2022
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ole dog thanks for the info….i still say you need to write a book.
I have a bunch of the plastic tools….anybody want to trade for the doorknob tool?
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February 16, 2016
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Ole Dog said
Your gun would have had the round metal tool.
He does not mean the doorknob tool, he means the DW metal tool similar to the current EWK tool.
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August 13, 2022
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stinger, thank you for the clarification. I’ve got a couple of the metal tools but I’ve never seen a door knob barrel tool
can you send me a picture of one?
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February 16, 2016
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I've seen them sell for up to $200.
