First post.
I have a DW Monson 357 that does not have a model # anywhere I've looked. The serial # is 132XXX and it has the 8 " barrel. It's the most accurate of my revolvers. Anyway, If there's a place to look for the model # as with other makers I'd appreciate knowing. Back to the lurk.
Thx,
mc

Model numbers are not stamped on the gun anywhere. 357 models #11 and #12 are the oldest with the porkchop barrels and external barrel nut, model #14 and #15 is more likely what you have, and the difference between them is only that the model #15 has an adjustable rear sight.

I hope this helps. and remember that the factory has better prices then Ebay. contact info is in a thread below this one.

Dave

 

Way back in the posts, someone asked about a trigger job for his DW. If you haven't found one yet; try a Bullseye kit first. It solved the hard trigger problem with my model 15. The springs are an easy do it yourself job and a lot cheaper than a Good trigger job. I have owned 3 DW's and handled/fired many more and have always been amazed at the accuracy out of the box.

 

I am a new DW owner and have a model 15 with a serial number of 18xxx. I have been trying to find where I could buy the pork chop style shrouds as I only have a 2.25" barrel and would like to get a 6" Would also really like to know the approximate production date.

 

I am a new DW owner and have a model 15 with a serial number of 18xxx. I have been trying to find where I could buy the pork chop style shrouds as I only have a 2.25" barrel and would like to get a 6" Would also really like to know the approximate production date.

A couple of warnings here...You can find pork chop barrels on Auction Arms or Gunbroker sometimes, but you have to make sure that they will fit, so you probably need to buy shroud AND barrel. The barrels for recessed nut (which you have, judging from the photo) and for external nut are different in length. In other words, you may find pork chop shrouds, some of which are machined for external (star-shaped) nut and some for recessed round nut.

 

As some of you know I have created a new forum specifically for Dan Wesson information and have found some really good information here. As stated earlier in this post if folks who know when they originally purchased a DW could post part the serial number and the year it would help everyone when researching these revolvers.

This way we'll have the list available here and at the Dan Wesson Forum www.danwessonforum.com.

Here is what I have seen posted so far on various sites:

Model 11 - S/N 41xx purchased in 1971 or 1972
Model 15-2 - S/N 7261x purchased in 1977
Model 44 - S/N 0080xx purchased in 1979
Model 15-2VH6 - S/N 37756x purchased in 1986.
Model 32-20 - S/N 32-20b05xx purchased in 1988 or 1989.
Model 44 2″ Fixed Barrel - S/N SD10xxx Purchased 1994 - 1995

 

I am a new DW owner and have a model 15 with a serial number of 18xxx. I have been trying to find where I could buy the pork chop style shrouds as I only have a 2.25" barrel and would like to get a 6" Would also really like to know the approximate production date.

I have a 15-2 "pork-chop" barrel if you have not found one yet that I can sell you cheap, but you would still need to order a new 357 6" barrel only from DW for about $75 or so delivered. It came off my gun, I only replaced it because I wanted the extra weight of the full lug barrel. My ser # is 167xxx so they will match. I do have the barrel nut also if you need that also. Just contact me a oldnavy6393@gmail.com if you are still looking. Below is a picture of mine after the change over.

 

I have a model 40; 357max ser#357mB0010B, a Monson I bought used, but unfired, in1992.

 

Great gun Waldo, but it is not a pork chop barrel, the original DW had a barrel that is best described to look like a pork chop, the back piece of the barrel came down all the way in front of the crane assembly and held it all together.

Dave

I am a new DW owner and have a model 15 with a serial number of 18xxx. I have been trying to find where I could buy the pork chop style shrouds as I only have a 2.25" barrel and would like to get a 6" Would also really like to know the approximate production date.

I have a 15-2 "pork-chop" barrel if you have not found one yet that I can sell you cheap, but you would still need to order a new 357 6" barrel only from DW for about $75 or so delivered. It came off my gun, I only replaced it because I wanted the extra weight of the full lug barrel. My ser # is 167xxx so they will match. I do have the barrel nut also if you need that also. Just contact me a oldnavy6393@gmail.com if you are still looking. Below is a picture of mine after the change over.

porkchop

 

Ok, I am glad that is cleared up for me as I didn't see why the partial under lug barrel was refered to as a pork chop barrel. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

So I have a very nice partial underlug barrel for sale then. ;D

 

Well, at least I roughly know when my "new" .44 Mag, serial number 0062XX was made. It's nearly 30 years old! It has the "plum" colored frame, and the overtravel screw is on the frame.

Not a wrinkle on it!

 

Does anyone know when the Constitution Centennial models were made? Mine is CC 180 and I just got it.