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December 26, 2010
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Curiosity question really.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=245907980
Seller says a 715 is double action only? Did DW make a double action only gun? I've sent the seller an email so I'll see how he responds.
PS. If somebody wants it, go for it. I'm not going to bid (unless I win the lottery).
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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That's the first I heard about a double action only, I doubt that is correct since the whole purpose of an exposed hammer (serrated for grip) is for single action firing. The pics arent too clear but the stainless looks like somebody went over it with sandpaper or something, it just doesn't look factory. And the grips look refinished kinda rough (with an emblem in upsidedown).
I don't know, could be a gun with issues, that's too much for a potential project in my opinion. But maybe I'm just pessimistic.
-Lonwolf
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November 17, 2008
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Yes DW made some double action only guns. However I believe they were all the PPC or Action Cup models. If I were to venture a guess I would say this one is a 715 with the grip screw in to far preventing the hammer from locking back.. But I am guessing of course. Others may know more about the DAO thing.
LB
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Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Ah, you might have a point LB, with the grip screw maybe interfering. And I forgot about the PPC /Action Cup models. Be interesting to see if the seller can explain his DAO theory.
-Lonwolf
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December 27, 2010
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Not all action where d/a only some where d/a s/a in 357/38 I believe d/a only where 38 cal only but I could be wrong the one I sold was double action /single action
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March 27, 2009
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Not sure on that one it may be a I need cleaned and adjusted problem!
December 26, 2010
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The seller gave me two responses.
"no, they made them only double action early in the making, you can google and find out, it works fine, but MADE only double action."
"here is from a blog
Dan Wesson 357 Magnum CTG Mod D11
I just picked up this fine example of Wesson's work. It's a six-shot double action only that has seen very little use. The serial # inside the crane is 524X......
The piece is in fine condition, cylinder has little or no side-play.
Anyone have an idea of the value of this piece?
Zip "
I'm trying hard not to tick the guy off. I asked him to try loosening the grip screw. I'll let you know how he responds.
Maybe I've worked too long for attorneys but to me a 715 wasn't one of the early Dans. Maybe he is saying early 715's were DA only. I'm guessing he really doesn't know and that the gun needs a good cleaning and to have the grip screw loosened.
December 26, 2010
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Yep, it needed the grip screw loosened. I just heard back from the seller that it now works in SA mode also. Still it is interesting to know that DW did make some DA only models. Thanks for the answers.
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May 2, 2009
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We have a TON of DW's on this forum, some really old ones in fact. As far as I know, my bobbed 14-2 is the only DAO that exists here (and I did that myself). The only exceptions would be the action cups/PPC.
There are many SAO DW's out there…
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April 20, 2010
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I see the seller ended the auction early, maybe since you told him how to get it functioning right he decided to keep it.
-Lonwolf
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December 26, 2010
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lonwolf93 said:
I see the seller ended the auction early, maybe since you told him how to get it functioning right he decided to keep it.
-Lonwolf
I hope so. As you pointed out, somebody, most likely him, has been working on that one. He was truly appreciative to have it working. Think I'll send him one more email, encouraging him to check out the forum. Thanks again to all who enlightened me on DA only and the grip screw possibility.
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