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July 8, 2026
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Hello everyone, thanks for adding me. I'm Dave and joined to find out more information about an old Dan Wesson that I got from my late father in law 20 years ago.
It's a model 15, serial 14670.
It currently has a 2.5" barrel which is a riot to shoot with some of my handloads. However I've been searching for a 6" or 8" barrel assembly to make it more user friendly. I haven't been having much luck finding a barrel that has the crane & cylinder retainer. so I think I have a pretty old one.
I see that pictures are always welcome, so here it is.
As you can see, I'm not very good at uploading pics yet, but I'll eventually get the hang of it. I added the grips.
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July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA!!!
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Good to have you on the DWF!
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
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February 16, 2016
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Dave Johnson said
I haven't been having much luck finding a barrel that has the crane & cylinder retainer.
Those are called "Porkchop" barrel assemblies and they come up regularly on eBay, so keep your eye out.
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July 8, 2026
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Stinger said
Dave Johnson said
I haven't been having much luck finding a barrel that has the crane & cylinder retainer.Those are called "Porkchop" barrel assemblies and they come up regularly on eBay, so keep your eye out.
to the Dave, from Central Florida.
Thank you for that bit of information, Stinger.
I'll keep an eye on Ebay.
February 16, 2016
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Also, make sure it's for a Model 15 .. a Model 14 BA will not shoot to point-of-aim because the front sight will be too low.
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March 25, 2013
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No 8" porkchops ever made. 6" is the longest. EWK used to make a little device that enabled the use of the later dash 2 Barrel Assemblies up to 15".
I am a porkchop fan. Where in Florida are you? I live in Ocala and can fix you up with a 6" if you are close.
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