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February 24, 2011
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I just found a blue .357 with an 8", 6" and 4" heavy vented barrels, the action is great but has a couple very small spots of surface rust on two barrels, bores are good. It does have a wrench and an extra grip. Don't know what model it is yet, price is 575.00, is that a decent price?
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March 27, 2009
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BIN is all i can say! 
September 26, 2010
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I would snap that up as fast as I could pull my wallet out.
May 17, 2010
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Is it in a case?
You are describing the bulk of a Dan Wesson Pistol pack probably a 15-2 (blued) or 715 ( stainless).
It depends on what your looking for. If you just want a shooter then, then yes that is a very good price. If your looking for a pristine example then you will have to at least double that.
I have bought guns with some surface inperfections, and have had them re-blued. It is a time consuming and costly adventure ( though it seems I overpaid by nearly double). So I am hesitant to go down that road again, unless it is a VERY good deal, or I can live with that gun having those issues. In this case, unless the gun is just in terrible shape, thats a great price on ones first DW.
Good luck!
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in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
January 8, 2011
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I'm sending a pistol to Mark today for re-bluing. Cost $95 plus shipping both ways. I think that is a deal for a good job if the gun really needs it. He's a good guy to talk to. Recommended by a forum member.
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January 24, 2009
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As these guys said, that sounds like a great price. I wouldn't hesitate...
February 11, 2010
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Mark got my 15 last week, said he would get right on it, also said the finish
would be high polish like the original, I'm sending him some after pictures to use,
His pictures he's posting on the web site are a very black bluing but don't show
the high polish mirror look that Dans have.
-Blacktop
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May 2, 2009
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Buy it -Buy it now 
.... that is a great deal.
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February 24, 2011
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Well I just got my first DW, was a not exactly as I remembered the barrels were not heavy just vented, but that's ok, just always wanted the heavy vented barrel. As you can see there was more than I thought it has 4 barrels, 3 grips and most of the accessories. Unfortunately both wrenches are damaged. The best news is it's unfired, but it does have a very light cylinder score, 2 or 3 very small rust spots about 1/64 in size on one barrel shroud.
February 24, 2011
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I forgot to ask, what model is this? The serial is 158xxx, what year is it, shop owner said the 70's. I assume that a heavy vented barrel could be installed correct?
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May 2, 2009
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Wow !!! nice deal. That is a very nice package--all you need is the case and you will be good to go .
That is a model 15-2, and yes you can mount a VH shroud on it.
SHOOT
May 17, 2010
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The original plastic barrel tools were prone to break ... even DW does not make them like that anymore. To get a good tool and spare nuts and fiber optics talk to EWK ..... right over yonder>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I say you did very well!!!
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
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March 2, 2008
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15-2 V Pack, 1978 probably.
DW plastic wrenches are pretty crappy IMHO
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George Carlin
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February 28, 2009
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Everybody bad-mouths the plastic tools. In 25 years I've never broken one. If you want authenticity for your Monson (except the very early ones) or Palmer gun, then you pretty much need the plastic one for your Pistol Pack.
That said; two months ago I bought a large-frame set and a small-frame set from Eric, both of which have taken up residence in my range bag. These are really top quality tools. That reminds me I have to order another plug from him because I now have a .45LC.
-Mike
February 11, 2010
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Wow you made a nice score 
You can take care of those rust spots
with some #0000 steel wool and little oil with lite rubbing.
-Blacktop
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January 24, 2009
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If there was a case, buckle & some spare front sights, that would be a complete Pistol Pac. You did very well on that deal, way to go!! And thanks for showing it off.
February 2, 2009
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Definitely a primo score and if you're going to shoot it; you might want to try out those shrouds. I had a vent heavy barrel on mine and switched to the vent light for extended carry and shooting, those few extra oz. add up after a long day of carrying or shooting.
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