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August 13, 2013
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I found this site because I was doing research on my dad's Dan Wesson .357. Â He thought it was a S&W--he's no expert, and neither am I, but I think I'm more interested in firearms than he is. Â So after looking all over the internet, including this site, I discovered that his revolver is in fact a Dan Wesson model 715-V. Â According to the information I found, and the serial number on his DW, I think his was manufactured in either 1982 or 1983. Â I love it even though I own a Ruger GP100 5" and I will probably stick with Rugers when it comes to revolvers. Â I'm hoping someday he passes his DW to me. Â Â
It's hard to find the value of these because you just don't see them often, plus his doesn't have the extra shrouds that it probably came with (he bought from a friend years ago). Â Do any of you know what it might be worth?
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July 2, 2011
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Welcome to the forum. That's a very nice looking 715 you and your dad have there. You have found the right place to get DW answers. I understand your feeling for Rugers, but I think if you take this baby out for a run, you might find room for a DW or 2 in your gun case.
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Welcome to the forum, I agree with Bruce you may want to take that 715 for a run you might like it. Not all Dan Wessons came with extra barrels, your dad's could have come just like it is. Although it would have come with a tool to remove the barrel and a feeler gauge to set the Barrel/cylinder gap.
  If I was to give an opinion on value, I would guess it would bring around $500 on Gunbroker provided it is very good condition. Maybe a bit more.
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January 24, 2009
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I agree on Lonwolf's price estimate.
The gun was likely originally sold as it is, except it may have originally had a wooden grip. Extra barrels were available separately from DW. If it was originally purchased as a Pistol Pac, then it would have come with three extra barrels, extra grip & front sights, a case (like a briefcase) & belt buckle.
aboard, your Dad's 715 looks like a beauty.
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February 22, 2009
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Looks like everyone has you covered, so I'll just say Welcome!
August 13, 2013
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Â I did go out and shoot it yesterday, both .38 and .357 and it was very nice. Â Felt like a new gun even though it's probably 30 years old.
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I sense the Rugers are not going to be seeing all of the action? 
Glad you enjoyed it. When you spend a little time with the Dan, maybe some extra barrels and grips, it truly becomes more than a single revolver.
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