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Dave Johnson
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July 8, 2026 - 9:45 pm
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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.

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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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Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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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.

dwf-welcome to the dwf Dave, from Central Florida.

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