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January 22, 2008
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That's a little pricey and I would also part it out as well.  You can probably come close to making enough to purchase another DW.
February 21, 2011
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Jody said:
That's a little pricey and I would also part it out as well.  You can probably come close to making enough to purchase another DW.
It still makes me sick to my stomach. I hate to see it go. I love the older purple patina the older ones get. It shot like a dream too. Such a shame. I think I'll take my other one out and shoot her next week to make me feel better.
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March 2, 2008
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That is a ridiculous number. Part it out, my guess is that you can sell everything right here with no auction fees. Someone will probably even take the frame, although there will be FFL fees on that. A "parted out" DW will almost certainly bring enough to buy another.
Just out of curiosity, why do they feel the cylinder must be replaced?
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 21, 2011
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He said they would try and ream the chambers but if it was already bored to 357 specs, then the cylinder would need replacing. I expect the worse. The side plate killed the deal any way.
It chambers sized ammo (loaded). It chambers fired 38 brass. It will not chamber fired 357 brass. If I shoot it, I have to beat out the brass. I think some one fired too many 38s. I don't see a ring but the 357 brass stops in the chamber roughly where a 38 shell ends.
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January 24, 2009
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Man, that's sad to hear.
The side plate quote really surprises me...it's almost as if they really don't want to mess with revolvers any longer.
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Let us know of the outcome. If you decide to part it, I'm sure the members here will help recoup your investment.
January 22, 2008
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The side plate quote really surprises me…it's almost as if they really don't want to mess with revolvers any longer.
I think CF has nailed it with that statement!
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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I had that same thought-why make it easy to get the old ones fixed when we want to sell new ones?
I don't REALLY think that is the thought process, but it sort of feels that way. On that cylinder, have you really scrubbed it out? Power scrubbed with lead remover and a brush chucked into a power drill?
We really need a good DW Gunsmith!
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 21, 2011
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I used Hoppes#9, then a Dremel and jeweler's rouge then Dremel and Simichrome paste. I don't have a 357 finisher die but that would have been my next step. It would be nice to be able to have the chambers chrome-lined and then rechambered with a die. (Probably cheaper than having CZ replace it.)
February 21, 2011
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(Another) update:
I obtained some parts from Numrich Corp. Here is what the pistol looked like when I got it. The one with the Hogue grip is my original DW I inherited.
February 21, 2011
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Update cont.
Numrich got a side plate in just as I was preparing to part her out. I ordered the side plate and decided to try and fix her. I wondered if Numrich might be adding parts in their inventory due to a recent purchase so, I checked them out the next day too. There was the cylinder! I spent two or three days with a Dremel and cleaning chemicals and now have it put together again. The timing appears correct, the side plate fits well and after cleaning the new cylinder, I can eject previously fired brass (from the other Dan Wesson) with no problem. I haven't fired it yet. I have decided to wait for the EKW barrel tool and gauge and check the barrel before I fire it. If it still holds together after recoil, I will declare this pistol fixed.ÂÂ
This is what she looks like now.
New plate with old cylinder:
New plate and new cylinder:
The camera really makes the three different colors come out. The pistol looks normal when looking at it.
Original Pistol:
Fixed Pistol:
Thanks for all the help.
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May 2, 2009
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So how hard was it for you to fit the sideplate? Ordid it just drop right in?
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February 21, 2011
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I had to polish the top of the plate near the top screw and polish the bottom near the bottom screw. After that it popped right in. I used the Dremel and the aluminium polishing disk. It removed very little metal.
February 11, 2010
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Congrats on the repair 
 Let us know how it shoots !
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-Blacktop
February 21, 2011
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Blacktop said:
Congrats on the repair
-Blacktop
I got to shoot it today. It shoots great and held up to the recoil. The empties popped right out with no sticking. I am looking forward to a long relationship with this pistol. Now to find a 22LR.
May 3, 2011
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It's always nice when a project comes together. Numrich is amazing when it comes to the parts they have. And they are often very reasonable. I ordered a part from them a week ago for one my Rugers. Total price 10.00 with s/h.
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