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May 10, 2013
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Good evening all,
I'm a brand new member from around the Charlotte area of NC. I just picked up a model 15 from gunbroker and am very excited about it. I took some time and cleaned it this weekend. I have not snapped any pictures yet but will be sure to add some. Just wanted to say hello.
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March 27, 2009
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Welcome and pics are great! The 15 started it all!
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February 16, 2013
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Welcome neighbor! Im in Concord!
Great bunch of knowledgeable guys here!
Oh and we love pictures! 
May 10, 2013
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Hey...Thanks for the warm welcome. I will snap some pics tomorrow and upload them. She cleaned up really nicely. Not sure how old she is, but I would love to know. Is there any way to get a ball park on the age?
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February 16, 2013
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you can look here for her birth date! 
https://www.danwessonforum.com/dwf-content/files/DanWessonSerialNumbers.pdf
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May 10, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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Ok...per the link I now believe that model 15 was born in 1979 from the Monson line. Thanks for the link. I was really curious about the year and now I have a much better idea about the piece. I haven't taken it to the range yet, I can't wait...if only I can find some ammo! bikeridertim...any idea if the Bass Pro up at Concord Mills Mall has any .357 in stock?
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February 16, 2013
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November 17, 2008
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to the 
.Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
May 10, 2013
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OK...I have some photos in JPEG...but am having trouble uploading them from my card. I attempted to upload them from the attachment button below, but am having no luck. Any advice?
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January 24, 2009
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RedHeadedStranger said
OK...I have some photos in JPEG...but am having trouble uploading them from my card. I attempted to upload them from the attachment button below, but am having no luck. Any advice?
Here's a tutorial that should help.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/forum-issues-and-questions/how-to-add-images-to-a-post/
May 10, 2013
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Thanks for the Tips! The pics should show up, if so then here is my "new" model 15. Honestly the pictures do not do it justice, I am very happy with this piece. I tried to prop it up with a large pen, the problem is that the photos don't show how nice the blueing is. I guess you will just have to take my word for it.
I just picked up some .357 loads today at the new Gander Mountain that opened in town. Because it just opened today it actually has ammo, in fact I think it is the only place in town with .357 ammo. I will have to take it to the range and shoot a few rounds to give her a test drive. Let me know what you think of the pics! Thanks!
Red
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February 22, 2009
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Lookin' good! We all know how fantastic the bluing can be on the older Dans. Glad you're happy with it; now- go get it dirty!
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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October 11, 2009
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Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Beautiful piece! You will love shooting it.
April 13, 2013
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looks the goods.
well done and Welcome.
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March 27, 2009
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Welcome and nice look Dan you have there!
May 10, 2013
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Thanks for the comments. I am really enjoying the forum. I had a question about the medallions in the grip as they seem different than some of the other Dan's I have seen (These have DWA instead of the DW). Looks like one of the other forums stated that the medallions indicate that it was made around the late 1970's, around the time Dan Wesson died.
I will try and post some pictures to the photo thread when I get some collaborated from my time on the range. Thanks again for the warm welcome.
Red
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