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October 19, 2010
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Hello all,
I stumbled upon what I believe to be a Model 15 (no dash) "pork chop" today, and promptly scooped it up. It's in reasonable shape (90+%) and came complete with the 2.5", 4", and 6" barrels/shrouds. Add to that the period barrel disassembly tool and feeler gauge. Not sure what the vintage is, but it's a Monson gun with s/n 34902. The best part of the deal was I got it for $335.00 OTD.
This is the second DW I've gotten in a weeks time. The other being a later 15-2 6V. I've been into guns since 1963, but have recently become interested in Dan Wessons. Guess I'm not done buying guns afterall! 
===RUT===
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February 20, 2008
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Thats a great find - Enjoy!
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February 28, 2009
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to the 
, RUT.
Sounds to me like you have acquired a case of DWAS. Be careful. There is no known cure and the "meds" are very expensive.
How about some pics of that 15-2 as well.
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January 24, 2009
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Wow, that's an excellent find for the money!
There sure are a lot of Porkchops surfacing around here lately, I love it.
Your Model 15 variation has been dubbed a 15-1 sometime before I came on board. Although I haven't yet seen any official DW reference to the fact, I think the "dash one" idea fits & have continued to run with it.
Your gun is basically the final evolutionary step before becoming a full-fledged 15-2…the action, cylinder release, ejector rod & flush barrel nut were all carried over into the 15-2 guns. I would estimate it's vintage to be somewhere in 1974…but I'm still learning more almost daily, so I'm always open to rebuttal.
From your pic, I see that the grip has been borrowed from an 80's-to-current 15-2, judging from the medallion style. The colored front sights are also 15-2 pieces that have been drilled, the solid sight in the snubby shroud should be original to the gun. I wouldn't say those items would detract from the gun's value & definitely think you got a good deal.
aboard & thanks for showing it off.
BTW, here's a pic thread showing some of the other Porkchop variations…
https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/dan-wesson-small-frame-revolvers/porkchops/
October 19, 2010
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Thanks for the nice welcome guys, and for the "411" on my latest acquisition. Yesterday's find came as a bit of a surprise to me, as I'd assumed it was going to be just another 15-2 like the one I already had. BTW, when I got it the 6" barrel was in place, but I decided to put the shorty on just to see how it would look. I kind of like it, especially with those funky grips.
Of course now, I've got to have the M22 to round things out, so unless you experts can tell me why I shouldn't do that it'll probably be next on my list. I've got a nice S&W M63 that I could sell off and more than pay for it.
Thanks again for the help guys!
==RUT==
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May 2, 2009
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Very nice deal on the chop !! CF pretty much covered all the technical stuff for you. You'll enjoy shooting it as well. I love mine with the snubby barrel on it also.
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January 22, 2008
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Nice purchase! I don't think any of us will be trying to persuade you from picking up a M22! 
October 19, 2010
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Jody said:
Nice purchase! I don't think any of us will be trying to persuade you from picking up a M22!
Although in thinking about it, it does make for a rather "large" package for a mere .22. 
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November 17, 2008
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RUT said:
Although in thinking about it, it does make for a rather "large" package for a mere .22.
Thats the best part. Having a 22 that matches your 357, makes for inexpensive pratice as well as like we need an excuse to pick up another gun.
LB
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October 19, 2010
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>>as well as like we need an excuse to pick up another gun.<<
Well, there is that!!
May 17, 2010
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Wow I wish stuff showed up around here... all our pawn shops just expect GB "top end" prices.
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