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I have a 45vh 6 in. blued that was ordered 2 years ahead of production. I was told by the factory rep. that it was the first one released for public sale (no documentation) serial no. 45b0010xx arived on 11/11/87 it was fitted with an unfluted cilinder (with factory letter) the only one so made. very good condition with all 3 front sights all axcessorys litature and factory box. I would like to know its worth and total number made thanks mike
January 22, 2008
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Good Morning Mike,
I have only see an a couple of the 45 Colts on GunBroker. The stainless gun at the top of the page is a 45 Colt and belongs to one of the members here on the forum.
I would guess that it would go in the neighborhood of $700+ on GunBroker. Their really is just know why to know with these. The 28th Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values has it listed at $425 NIB. Which I personally would buy them all day long at that price.
If you are intersted in selling it let me know I've been looking for one for 2 years now!
Also we would love to see some pictures of it!
January 22, 2008
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Hi Mike,
It is unfortunate that we cannot get copies of Dan Wesson's production runs, serial number ranges and such. This information was turned over to the ATF when Dan Wesson Arms bankrupt and went out of business. The subsequent owners never had access to the above information either.
The stainless 45 Colt (model 745) that Jody speaks of is one of mine. I bought this revolver off of Guns America. It came with a 4 inch barrel and two 4 inch shrouds, a 6 inch barrel and shroud, two grips, extra front sights, tools, owners manual and a hard case - I paid $1000 for it.
I have not seen a blued large framed (non Supermag) Dan Wesson with a non fluted cylinder. Your's must be quite rare.
I do have a model 15 (357 mag) with a non fluted cylinder. Uncommon but not rare...
I will settle for speculation as I have never seen any 45 dan wessons in use. I have seen barrels and shrouds for sale. as this is the dan wesson forum can you make an educated guess as to how many of them were made. I am thinking of selling it and I think you people would give it a good home. as to its history a friend bought a 44 6in.vh when they first came out and I was admireing it and read the manual that came with it. it had instructions for the 45 model as well as the 44 so I called the factory and they said production was scheduled so I plunked down a deposit and waited and waited 2 years later I got a call that my gun was being built that week and would be sent through southern ohio guns to my dealer. this was from dan wesson and they wanted me to know that they appreciated me placeing such an early order and that I was getting gun 31 the first 30 going to workers and dignitaryies. this isn't documented but the nonfluted cilinder is with a factory letter. they knew me as I wore out 2 15,s shooting steel in ohio and was calling often about something I needed, both were ordered with the solid cilinder and would digest loads that would make a smith puke. It sounds like the factory letter may be worth more than the gun. it took 11 fat indiana whitetails and my 2nd highest bullseye score 442/480. then I found cowbow action and switched 45's Its not got much use since. fyi I have been shooting the long colt for 30 yrs and their is almost nothing that I would be afraid to go after with the 300 gr. hornady and 25 gr. of 2400 ONLY in the dan wesson.
January 22, 2008
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Mike,
What are you going to ask for it and do you have pictures?
Jody
the asking part is what I am trying to figure out. this is a one of a kind among scarce guns. I am trying to figure its worth. I will try to get a picture added later today. my gun looks just like the stainless 45s. I wonder if my constant badgering of the company for an unfluted cilinder was the start of the large frame nonfluted cilinders as the stainless guns have. It is to bad that all the records are gone you would think that they would have to leave a copy at least for tax purposes.
can"t get jpeg to load if you want to see this e-mail me and I will send it to you mike
January 22, 2008
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March 2, 2008
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In addition to that being a unique and beautiful pistol, Mike's story of it's history is fascinating. Thanks!
Steve
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