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May 28, 2016
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Just picked up a new to me Dan Wesson 44. The barrel looks like it has never been cleaned to the point that the barrel tool will not fit into the barrel to remove the barrel nut. Any suggestions as to how to get the fouling out of the barrel to allow the barrel tool to fit? Thanks.
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February 1, 2016
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I would first try soaking w/cleaner and brush it real good, also measure the tool pilot and make sure it's round.
And maybe measure barrel and make sure it's not a 41
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May 28, 2016
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pete said
I would first try soaking w/cleaner and brush it real good, also measure the tool pilot and make sure it's round.And maybe measure barrel and make sure it's not a 41
Measued the bore. Does indeed look to be a 41 barrel. Glad I inspected thoroughly before going to the range. Thanks for your help.
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November 17, 2008
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DB you need to do some close checking. In theory a 41 barrel will not fit a 44 frame so you may have a 41 revolver with a 44 shroud. The shrouds will interchange, the barrels are not supposed to. Will 44 mag ammo fit the cylinder? Also the serial number "may" have the letter C at the front if it is a 41 mag. Good luck and keep us informed.
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February 16, 2016
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I think LB is on the right track.
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December 5, 2008
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Wow, just when you thought you'd seen everything!
March 21, 2010
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Hmm, I bought a stainless 741 a few years ago that turned out to be a 44 magnum with a 41 mag shroud. Maybe we bought from the same guy? Lol
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March 25, 2013
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That is why Dan Wesson declined to make interchangable calibers too. Liability. Janz Revolvers from Germany do though.
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