Dan Wesson .22: Is it comparable to S&W K-22?

Aimhigh

Dan Wesson .22: This is a six-inch(Heavy barrel, with the vented rib)in about 98%+ condition! I don't have any other information, on this gun(Except, that there is no box-or, anything else, with the gun(It came from an "Estate"))!

1)Is this gun, as good(And, as reliable)as the S&W, K-22 Masterpiece?

2)Overall, how does the Dan Wesson .22, compare with the S&W, K-22 Masterpiece?

3)What do the "Forum" "Experts" think of the Dan Wesson .22(Please give, the good, the bad, or, the ugly(Whatever the case may be, regarding this gun?))?

4)If the Dan Wesson .22(Is recognized, as being a quality, revolver?)then, would the price of $250, be a reasonable price, for this gun? I don't know much, about Dan Wesson revolvers(Never had one before!)but, I do know, that this gun, that I saw, was in very nice condition(And, except for no box(Or, carrying case, is in near "Mint" condition))!

5)Please add anything else, about the Dan Wesson .22, that anyone might think of(Pro or, Con)? Thanks!

1KYDSTR

Speaking generally the Wessons are good guns with the exception of a span of time in the late 80's when for reasons not known precisely to me many collectors declared their quality went in the tooilet and then returned when the controlling interest changed back to better owners. The gun you mention is of generally good quality and I see in the book that they are worth about the $250 you mentioned...unless it is the Pistol Pack version with 4 interchangeable barrels and then about $480. Add $30 for ventilated rib and $60 for heavy barrel Vent rib. Shot one of the older 44 Mag guns years ago and it seemed to be a very fine, high quality revolver. Just read also that in 1995 the name changed to Wesson Firearms CO. so that must be after the aforementioned drop in quality. It is still in the Wesson family and they are evidently making good weapons! As an aside, good gun or not, I would put a S&W K-22 Masterpiece up there as one of the best 22 revolvers ever made and would not consider anyother gun much of a comparison!

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Grasshopper

Am shooting the 8 inch heavy now, to me they are nice guns, as is the model 17, get both,,,if you start with one 250. to me is a good price,, you won't be disapointed.IMO. nambu

Contender Man

DW made some good guns, then in the 80's they went into the "hopper" and now, since the late-90's the quality is back up.

$250 is about the max. I would pay for one, and then I would want to determine the mfg. date to make sure it was not in the erratic quality era.

All things being equal DW's are good, but I think that the S&W is better ... but then Smith had a few years of lower quality under the "brits" so you have both sides of it.



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punchie

Now for the good news. Doesn't matter if it was a Monson, Palmer or Norwich gun, the parts are still available from DW in Norwich, NY. for your gun. Mine have excellen, smooth and crisp trigger pulls and a short throw. I would rate them on par (or slightly below) with the 17. The availability of the Different length barrels and shroud styles is a definate plus

Just a note: Make sure to check the cylinder gap before and after you tighten the barrel nut. Being off a few thousands will make it pattern like a shotgun instead of the precision revolver you have.
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Aimhigh

OK, I now, have the information, on the Dan Wesson .22 revolver, in question, as follows:

1)The Company(As stamped)is, Dan Wesson Arms.

2)Also stamped, Monson, MA.

3)The serial number is, #8725.

Questions:

1)Is this, one of the good(Or, bad?)Dan Wesson, made revolvers?

2)Based upon the serial number of #8725, can anyone tell me, when this gun was made?

3)Is this particular gun(As noted above)a "Worthwhile" Dan Wesson revolver, to buy(Or, not?)? Please comment(As I must make a decision soon-since the "Hold" will be removed, on this DW, on Monday, of this week!)?

4)Please list any other information, based upon the above gun data? Thanks!

punchie

1. Monson=1st generation guns usually considered the best
2. No way to know for sure. All records turned over to BATFE during
bankruptcy hearings for 1st generation (Monson) and 2nd
generation (Palmer) guns
3. Your call. Fair not execeptional price. If you like it, get it.
4. Don't know what else to say[:I]





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RF4guy

I own two Dan Wesson revolvers (both .357) and haven't had any problems with them. IMHO, they are quality guns and I wouldn't base my decision on when it was made. $250, In the condition you describe is a fair price...I'd buy it.

Grasshopper

My serial is 27xx, an early one, it is a smooth action. nambu