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November 27, 2009
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Hi,
I recently acquired a DW 715. Nice revolver but there are some markings on the barrel shrouds and the serial number which I find odd. Basically all four of the stainless barrel shrouds have a "01" heavily stamped into them. Also, the serial number on the main weapon has a heavily stamped veritcal line inbetween the first three and last three digits. To me this does not look factory. Does anyone have any idea or information concerning these?
I have included two photos showing the items described above. Any help or guidence is greatly appreaciated.
Thanks, BRett
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March 2, 2008
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I saw the 01 in your original post and was curious about it. I doubt it's factory, possibly something done by a misguided previous owner
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George Carlin
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February 28, 2009
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Those are really strange markings, especially the vertical bar in the middle of the SN. I can't imaging the origin, but i bet none of them is a factory marking.
JMO.
-Mike
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May 2, 2009
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I've never seen a / in a serial number.... Could just be an odd DW.
SHOOT
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May 17, 2009
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Maybe the previous owner had so many 715's that he numbered the components to the frame to keep track of them, i.e. a "1" in the s/n and a "01" on the shrouds for 715 #1? That would be a problem if you had so many 715's that you'd have to do that. Guy must have had a mega case of 
if that is what was done. Ya can't have too many DW's 
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January 22, 2008
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I agree I don't think that's factory either. I have Norwich 445 SuperMag and thought if I get additional shrouds to have the serial number etched on the bottom of the shroud... not sure why though. 
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