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August 13, 2022
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I purchased a damaged barrel nut 8 inch VH 15–2 in otherwise in outstanding condition it was a very good price reflecting the damaged barrel nut
Now I’m looking for the magic solution to remove the barrel nut ….on close inspection, I think the right side shroud threading is damaged.
I’m usually pretty good at these type repairs except this time, unless someone here has a DYI solution, looking for suggestion for a DW Gunsmith
I think those are few and far between …so any suggestion for a competent DW Gunsmith much appreciated
if I can’t get this repaired, I have a beautiful 8VH fixed barrel 15–2
Thanks
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August 29, 2009
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Here is my advice to you.....that nut isn't coming off and even if it did come off it's damaged, a.k.a. destroyed as well as the shroud and barrel. The barrel crown is shot as well. You'd be best off just cutting it off and replacing it with a another barrel assembly. Even if you found a machinist to shorten it to a 6" barrel assy. you'd end up putting more $$ into labor than it's worth.
I've never heard of a "DW Gunsmith", other than those at the factory and even though they generally do a good job, I was not pleased with some of the results (such as gripping the extractor rods with pliers to remove them and leaving teeth marks in the extractor rod). If you send that gun somewhere to get worked on you risk seeing additional damage to the frame as well depending on how precise and detailed the "gunsmith" is. Do yourself a favor and just cut it off, throw it out and replace it.
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August 13, 2022
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thank you very much for your reply. Pretty much what I expected.. My reference to a DW Gunsmith was simply a Smith that knew what the heck he was doing with Dan’s.
I think folks like yourself and snake-eye know more than any Gunsmith anyway.
Purchase this at a local gun shop for $500 because of the barrel nut the frame and the zebra grips are worth that or more.
I can clean the crown up and make it a shooter and it will remain a fixed barrel,8 inch 15-2
Thank you very much… it’s flat calm this morning in the Gulf of America, heading out to my outdoor range shoot some tennis balls.
Capt Jack
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December 4, 2011
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Get one of EWK's wrenches that you can run an all thread thru. It has wrench flats on it. I had one like youre working on. I took off the grip, clamped frame in a soft jaw vise, ran the all thread down the barrel and tightened the tool onto the nut. Using a big open end wrench, I got the nut loose. After removing the shroud,
I was able to dolly the damaged shroud using a brass hammer and a socket in the barrel nut recess. A new nut and a die run over the barrel threads and it was good as new.
DONT cut it off until you try what I mentioned.
I think theres a thread with Pics on here in the gunsmithing thread detailing what I said.
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July 12, 2020
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I drilled thru the one on my 44Mag as it seemed to be on permanently. 1/16" bit, drilled all the way thru, tapped out with a punch. It scuffed the inside of the shroud just a little and the threads cleaned up just running a new barrel nut on it. If the crown is nicked near the lands it can be re-crowned at 79'.
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August 13, 2022
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Scorpio, thank you very much great instructions. I’m going to study it and decide if I can accomplish without making it worse. Will let you know..
605Dart, drilling through the barrel nut was the approach I was going to take initially before I decided to post here and get other suggestions. I think that would be the easiest for me to accomplished, but again I don’t want to make it worse than it is.
Otherwise, it’s a fixed barrel 8VH I just have to clean the crown up, which is pretty straightforward.
Appreciate everyone’s comments it’s encouraging. I really don’t want to cut it down to a 6 inch.
I do believe this is repairable based on your comments
First thing I have to do ….is have a proper ration of Rum and then I’ll tackle it. Of course I’m kidding but mentally that’s how I approach these kind of projects.
Thanks & Cheers!
Capt. Jack
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Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
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August 29, 2009
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I guess I don't have much patience compared to some of the others....yeah, you'd probably be best trying to salvage what you can out of it before cutting it off. You only lose time if you don't put anymore money in it. That way you'll know you did everything possible to save it. The bluing looks nice on that gun. Post the end results whatever you decide to do.
May 6, 2024
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Was it mine...I clean it up..touch it up..enjoy my Fixed Barrel Dan!!!!
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August 13, 2022
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is your question directed at me?
I’m not even sure I understand the question.
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December 4, 2011
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Don't give up easily.
I'm attaching an after pic of an old rusty 8V shroud i picked up with some other stuff at a show over 10 years ago. It was a mess. It's been sitting in my shop since, I forgot about it. I found it while looking for something else recently. During the big snow and freeze we had last month, I decided to try to save it. I spent several hours with wire brushes, sanders, sand paper, fine steel wool and finally a cloth wheel and compound to polish it. A few applications of blueing paste and its not bad. It's not perfect but its functional. I left a few pits that were too deep to remove and produce a nice finish. This will make a nice shooter shroud. I don't have a before pic, but it was a total wreck.
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With the shroud clamped in a padded vise (close to the muzzle) take a small nail punch (1/8 in. or so) and hammer away on an edge of the nut until it moves. It will eventually move. Replacement barrel nuts are readily available. Touch up with Oxpho-Blue and you’re good to go. Re-crown the muzzle if necessary, but a careful up-close examination may reveal it’s not needed. Good luck!!
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February 22, 2009
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And guessing at the reason that's probably like that; someone used red Loctite, so a generous amount of heat a/o chemicals may be needed.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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March 28, 2023
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I use this tool from EWK 
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August 13, 2022
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I actually made one sort of like that for small frame. I took one of the hex nut barrel tools, and use some J.B. weld to secure it permanently in a socket. Then I use a hammer drill slow speed. It has broke loose.Many stuck barrel nuts, the problem that I have right now is the barrel nut is completely stripped so I’m going to attack it with a 1/16 inch drill and punch as described above ….have to wait until this weekend when I have an appropriate amount of Rum.
Thanks to all for their comments they’re all very helpful
Capt. Jack
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June 8, 2009
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Last time I was on EWK site they had 8" barrels for sale. Long ago I bought a 4" .44 barrel from him, and it was a wonderful barrel. He has nuts available as well.
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August 13, 2022
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I don’t give up on many projects. I’m pretty stubborn, but I’m calling uncle on this one definitely going to have to cut the shroud and barrel off just behind the barrel nut
any suggestions for a Gunsmith that has done this before on Dan Wesson revolvers
I have no idea where to look
Thanks in advance
Capt. Jack
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If youre going to cut it, I'd just toss it in the trash and get a replacement off ebay.
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SCORPIO said
If youre going to cut it, I'd just toss it in the trash and get a replacement off ebay.
yep…will probably do that
i may give it another go after a couple of rums later today
cheers!
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Cut the shroud and barrel about half an inch from the muzzle. That removes the nut. Then cut the shroud only about half an inch further down the barrel. That gives you room for a pliers to turn the barrel to remove it from the frame. Hopefully the barrel is not loctited into the frame but that is unlikely . But you never know, some S&W gunsmith may have done that. 
. If you cut and thread the barrel tube to pockchop length it mayl be more valuable.
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