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Grumpyoldman
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February 24, 2019 - 10:31 am
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I just bought my first Dan Wesson at my local LGS. I have decided to buy some guns that I wanted to have but never owned. I have been going thru this forum getting info. So now I have some questions.

I believe I have a Model 14, six in. barrel, Monson produced, serial # 31XXXX which puts it at 1981. It has a cyl. drag mark and a small shiny spot on the yoke. Other than that, it looks great. I took apart the side plate and can find no wear on the parts. Trigger pull is 3.25 SA and heavy but smooth DA. Is the cyl. drag mark normal on a little used DW and have I figured the info right? Thanks for any info. I also would like to be able to download a manual. Thanks again.

 

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dwf-welcome to the  dwf from Central Florida !

Correct, you have a model 14-2 with a Standard 6-inch barrel and very nice smooth zebra target grips.

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Cylinder drag line is perfectly normal and not necessarily an indication of heavy use. In fact ,it may mean the bolt that engages the cylinder is not worn. A Colt Python , on the other hand, is out of time if it shows a drag line. 

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Thanks for the info Stinger. I wasn't sure about the 14-2. Now I know.

Also thanks to Ole Dog for the info on the cyl. drag line.

How do you two like our Summer weather in Feb. here in Florida. Pollen and weeds everywhere.

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Grumpyoldman said
How do you two like our Summer weather in Feb. here in Florida.

We love it .. in fact, Ole Dog and I are catching up today to enjoy the sunny 71* weather. I was stationed at NAS JAX during my Navy days.

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Nice DW, and, very nice zebra stocks which are worth a pretty penny by themselves.

Safe shooting

 If you're going to drink, don't drive. Don't even putt. 

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