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chargernmw
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I hope my pic comes up, Hi everyone, trying this agian, 1. what do i have? 2. what round can i shoot besides 460 rowland?, 3. shoud i be shooting it? 4. whats it worth? (hope i didnt make a bad purchase) also what barrel tool do i buy so i can clean this thing up? thanks and take it easy on me , im new to this stuff, first revolver..

 

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Nice pics! 

To answer some of your questions:

1.You have a 7460 Rowland First Issue.

2.It'll chamber and fire 45 ACP, .45 ACP+P, .45 Super, .45 Win Magnum, 460 Rowland
and .45 Auto Rimmed.  You'll need moon clips.

3.It looks to have been fired so I don't see any harm in shooting it.  I'd shoot it if it were mine.

4.I think you made a great purchase.  I don't know what you paid, but the last one I heard of sell locally over a year ago brought north of $1500.

Go to the EWKarms website, he is a member here and makes the best tools for the Dan Wesson.  Get a large frame barrel tool with a pilot for the 45 caliber.

 

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Whatever you did pay, it was worth it!laugh 7460's don't come along every day, I think you did very well. I especially like the 8 slots in the shroud.

Thanks for showing it off!drool

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Welcome to the DWF. Nice smoke pole and you sure go big for your first wheel gun. 

 

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You can shoot .460 Rowland, .45 ACP, .45 Super and .45 Winchester Magnum.  You'll also need to pick up some moon clips for it.  The clips made to fit the S&W mod. 25/625 fit it and are readily available.  You got your hands on a nice one that doesn't come around very often.

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thank all you guys, 

in one day have already got more useful info than i have from other forums in months. thanks for the moon clips tip, are .45acp's the only round i will have to use the moon clips for? have never used 45 win mags? also thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.   any advice for removing the little bit of surface rust/grime on the trigger? the guy i bought it off of said it sat in a closet for the last 15 years. He is now remarried to someone who is anti guns, and she knew he has a big shiny gun in his closet and wanted it gone. he stashed his other guns in vents around the house but sold this to me for a price used smith's go for... im embarrassed to tell you... but south of 400$ he said it was too heavy and couldn't find ammo for it.. and it did say smith&wesson.... I bet he would have joined this forum.. last question is , was this gun sold with other barrels? how did it come new? also what is the purpose of the removable barrel? wouldn't you need different cylinder as well as barrel if you changed calibers? 

 

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This is probably the original configuration for this gun, and the 8 slot barrel is very cool. The removable barrel serves two functions:

1) You can change to a different barrel/shroud length. No changing the caliber except for the ones that will fit into the chamber and function.

2) You can adjust the barrel/cylinder gap for optimum accuracy and velocity. This ability is very much prized by Silhouette shooters, who are managing both the gun and their ammunition to get maximum results. The shroud slots are there to help the gun meet an overall maximum weight requirement.

A 7460 at "south of $400"? Really? Outstanding deal!

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Steve CT said
This is probably the original configuration for this gun, and the 8 slot barrel is very cool. The removable barrel serves two functions:

1) You can change to a different barrel/shroud length. No changing the caliber except for the ones that will fit into the chamber and function.

2) You can adjust the barrel/cylinder gap for optimum accuracy and velocity. This ability is very much prized by Silhouette shooters, who are managing both the gun and their ammunition to get maximum results. The shroud slots are there to help the gun meet an overall maximum weight requirement.

A 7460 at "south of $400"? Really? Outstanding deal!

thanks for the info. yes 350 to be exact.. 

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$350.00? stun

 

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March 3, 2014 - 10:19 pm
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gtdwgtdwgtdw

You will need moon clips for the 460 Rowland as it is a rimless design.

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chargernmw said
 any advice for removing the little bit of surface rust/grime on the trigger?

Some Flitz polish would likely make short work of the rust specks on the trigger. Plus, you can polish the rest of the stainless with it, too...although you may want to take it easy around the factory etched areas.

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I nominate this deal for " GTDW of the year". Oh, and that guy that sold it to keep his bossy, politically correct wife happy is "wuss of the year"   Ole Dog

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What a score!  This place is great about sharing info! Now you have to find you a shooter as in 15-2 (357mag) that way you can start small then show of the deal of decade!  Thanks for the cool pics!  Thanks to the Forum for the quick answers!  10" Light Vent /slotted (with 8 slots)   Wow!!!!!

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You may find it easier to locate .45 Win Mag ammo than the Rowland if you want to shoot the largest you can out of this gun.  The Win Mag ammo packs a punch too, That is what I usually shoot out of my Rowland.  

 

I think nomination for gtdwis an understatement, maybe CEO of all gtdw deals of the future!  WOW

 

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Welcome to the forum from the volunteer state and thanks for the pictures, great looking DW you have there.

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You can find .460 Rowland ammo here:

http://www.gemini-defense.com/460_Rowland_185_gr_BJHP_bulk_ammo_p/250x4601.htm

BTW, you will need moon clips for any of the ammo you choose to shoot from this gun.

Enjoy.

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