| Name | Location | Type | Model | Year | Serial Number | Supporting Data | Date Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Talcott | Monson, MA | Large Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 172097 |
This 15-2VH is mint as is the box and the paperwork. It looks like someone bought and put it the safe for nearly 40 years. It is perfect with all the paperwork. In the paperwork is the 1978 Dan Wesson Price List as of April 1, 1978. So my guess would be possibly Late 1977 to Early 1978. |
February 24, 2017 at 11:20 pm |
| Troy dollar | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 218379x |
Serial number and guess |
March 21, 2017 at 4:14 pm |
| frederick zuck | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 35083X |
none |
September 23, 2017 at 5:13 pm |
| Bernie | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 1943xx |
Purchase receipt |
October 12, 2017 at 8:58 pm |
| Lawrence Maroxxo | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 10763x |
Original purchaser |
November 11, 2017 at 11:37 am |
| Wheeling | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 1239xx |
Was bought new June,1978. I have original receipt. |
November 22, 2017 at 8:15 pm |
| Kevin Asbury | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 7769x |
Previous research is that 1978 is the approx. year if I recall. |
January 28, 2018 at 9:05 am |
| geo1231 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 173,12x |
“original” sales receipt behind foam in pistol pack case — 22 October 1979. |
February 6, 2018 at 11:13 am |
| Brother Love | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 16106X |
Purchased new. Receipt from gun shop. I have the original sales receipt. |
February 19, 2018 at 9:01 am |
| Gary Mckenzie | Palmer, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 9758x |
unknown guessing 1978 price at purchase $136.00 dealers cost. |
June 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm |
| Eric Steel | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 16799x |
Original Receipt |
June 23, 2019 at 11:39 am |
| Sid Thompson | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 16508x |
Original Purchaser |
September 8, 2019 at 4:15 pm |
| Yarrl | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1978 | 9371x |
Instruction Booklet DWA-1176-11 – no revision, shows early combination wrench and wrench adapter. |
August 27, 2020 at 11:20 pm |
| Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 22364x |
Date of purchase noted on warranty card by me. Original owner |
May 4, 2014 at 8:48 am | |
| SCORPIO | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 1289xx |
Paperwork in box |
February 20, 2012 at 11:00 pm |
| none | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 15253x |
Original Purchaser |
May 31, 2013 at 12:00 am |
| Mike A. | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 17820x |
Original Purchaser |
September 12, 2011 at 12:00 am |
| dannyboy | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 8604x |
Paperwork in box |
December 2, 2011 at 11:00 pm |
| DW4DWC | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 1026xx |
Original Purchaser |
February 2, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| Charles | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 127570 |
Original Purchaser |
November 22, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| mx5tc | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 16177x |
Used Purchase |
March 20, 2012 at 12:00 am |
| Mauser | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 16203x |
Original Purchaser |
October 21, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| SHOOTIST357 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 180xxx |
Dated receipt/Auction |
January 12, 2001 at 11:00 pm |
| mlozano | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 18879x |
Original Purchaser |
July 10, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| Doug1 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 19399x |
Original Purchaser |
October 4, 2013 at 12:00 am |
| Dave B | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 201176 |
Original Purchaser |
October 31, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| Dusty Trail | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 208653 |
Paperwork in box |
December 31, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
| deserttrans | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 2088xx |
Paperwork in box |
April 22, 2011 at 12:00 am |
| DWA15-2 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 21902x |
Original Purchaser |
February 1, 2011 at 11:00 pm |
| mMrt182 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 220972 |
Original Purchaser |
February 26, 2013 at 11:00 pm |
| SHOOTIST357 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 222692 |
Barrel Wrapper |
December 13, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| jaggman | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 210983 |
Paperwork in box |
April 2, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| melsell | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 2238xx |
Original Purchaser |
January 28, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| GB Auction | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 228989 |
Paperwork in box |
February 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| Ronald C. | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 230515 |
Paperwork in box |
July 4, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| GB Auction | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 250979 |
Paperwork in box |
October 31, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| wedge | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 25769x |
Original Purchaser |
December 3, 2011 at 11:00 pm |
| brandon | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 261523 |
Original Purchaser |
April 25, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| Bearhands | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 26230x |
Barrel wrapper April 1979 |
December 31, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
| Guy | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 263390 |
Paperwork in box |
April 11, 2010 at 12:00 am |
| markspike | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 264233 |
Original Purchaser |
August 31, 2011 at 12:00 am |
| Ron K | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 28102x |
Original Purchaser |
January 2, 2012 at 11:00 pm |
| Rod727 | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 2996xx |
Barrel Wrapper March 1979 |
November 26, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
| R. L. Hester | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 20889x | July 4, 2014 at 12:10 am | |
| William Kratzenberg | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 29069x | July 28, 2014 at 1:20 pm | |
| saddlebagpix@yahoo.com | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 18753x |
Pistol pack foam box with cardboard wrapper. Mfrg. tag on end of box with pn# & sn#. Foldout brochure inside labeled “Retail Price List” dated April 1 1978. Faded paper receipt inside instruction booklet has a date of 10/5/1979 and is for $137 from a “Magic Market”, no city or state. Pistol pack included 4″ and 8″ blue barrels, standard varnished target grip with medallions and wood finger grip. Maybe this info gets me a membership? Thanks for a great site! |
August 14, 2014 at 1:28 am |
| Dan Wesson | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 264223x | August 14, 2014 at 3:50 pm | |
| jeff kunkel (jkunkel18@hotmail.com) | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 32926x |
I purchased this as my very first new handgun in 1979. Sold to my father in 1985 and was just returned to me upon his death. |
October 28, 2014 at 7:43 pm |
| Richard F. Mason | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 23194x | November 1, 2014 at 9:21 pm | |
| Ed Kleinjan | Monson, MA | Small Frame | 15-2 (.357 Mag) Target | 1979 | 13989x |
Purchased new in July of ’79. |
December 28, 2014 at 8:25 pm |
