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October 1, 2012
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Were DWs test fired? I have some that have NO marks on recoil shield or powder residue or turn line. I also have verified  known NIB that have a lite mark on recoil shield and fine turn line. Some have plastic protector , some don't.  Often on GB factory fired really means. " not shot very much"  ??????  Hugelk
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November 17, 2008
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I am confident they were but I can't swear to it. Some later DWs came with the fired casing that some of the less friendly states require. Also I once talked to a guy who "claimed" to work at Monson for many years and his job was QC to include test firing super mags. Wish I could run across him again to try and nail down some details. All of this is just the ramblings of a guy who likes all things DW with no real proof of my theories.ÂÂ
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October 1, 2012
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Lb. The mystery of DW is part of the appeal !!!!  There were probably time periods and models that did get test fired and others that were " statistically sampled". I hope to hear other theories on this. Maybe Eric wesson knows
July 9, 2014
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I can answer for Monson and Palmer. The answer is absolutely every gun was test fired 6 rounds. For over seas, each gun was test fired 3 standard loads and 3 "proof" loads every other chamber to make sure there were no issues.  Most guns over seas went to a proof house which required it. In most all cases "RMA" return for repair guns were sent back with the 6 shot group target for approval.
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December 4, 2011
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Eric I really enjoy hearing your insights on details like this, thanks so much.
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March 25, 2013
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Eric should be nicknamed the "Oracle of Wesson" . Ask a question and you recieve the answer. All this info should be put in one thread.Eric, maybe  you could write a book . I'll wager most members would buy one.
July 9, 2014
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Not a problem, I can try to answer some things but not all I am sure. A lot of this information is in the back of my mind and I don't really think about it until the subject comes up. I am glad I can help. I hope everyone has a Great Thanksgiving!!
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