Dan Wesson Model 15-2VH Pistol Pac .357 mag 8″ Revolver & Case, Barrels
SOLD FOR: $1,910.00
LSB#: LSB260502DJ001
Make: Dan Wesson Arms; Monson, MA.
Model: 15-2VH / Pistol Pac
Serial Number: 197505
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1970’s – 1980’s / Modern
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Action Type: Double/Single Action, with 6-Shot Fluted Cylinder.
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “DAN WESSON ARMS / MONSON, MASS. U.S.A. / 197505”. The right side of the barrels are marked “DAN WESSON AMRS . 357 MAGNUM CTG.”.
Barrel Length: 8″ (Currently installed), 6″, 4″, and 2 1/2″.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated black blade with a red insert, pinned to the vent rib. The front sight is the same on all four barrels. The rear sight is an adjustable serrated square notch sight, pinned to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece smooth walnut combat grip with finger grooves. The grip shows light wear, with a few light scratches and dings, most notably on the back of the grip. The grip’s finish is largely intact. The grip fits tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip rates in Very Good condition. There is a spare grip included in the Pistol Pac, and that grip is a one-piece traditional checkered & smooth walnut grip, with thumb rest. That grip shows no notable wear, and rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: All of the bores in every included barrel are bright, and have sharp rifling. There is no erosion in any of the bores. In this writer’s opinion, all of the bores in the included barrels rate 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with a crisp turn line on the cylinder, and light scratches and dings on the installed 8″ barrel, and frame. The other three included barrels show no notable wear, with deep, dark, and intact bluing. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp, and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its original padded plastic hard case, the Dan Wesson patch and belt buckle that is normally included with the Pistol Pac, barrel shroud wrench, instruction booklet/paperwork, and the spare grip as mentioned above. This Dan Wesson Pistol Pac includes a four-barrel set; 8″ (currently installed), 6″, 4″, and 2 1/2″ barrels.
Our Assessment: Dan Wesson’s Model 15-2 series is best known for its interchangeable barrel system, allowing shooters to change barrel lengths and shrouds while maintaining the same frame and cylinder assembly. The Pistol Pac configuration is especially desirable, as it packages the revolver with multiple barrel assemblies, tools, and accessories in a fitted case. This Monson, Massachusetts-made Model 15-2VH is chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special, giving it both full-power magnum performance and the option of softer-shooting .38 Special loads for target work and general range use. This set includes 8″, 6″, 4″, and 2 1/2″ barrels, adjustable sights, a smooth walnut combat grip, an additional traditional walnut grip, original padded case, barrel shroud wrench, paperwork, Dan Wesson patch, and belt buckle. The complete multi-barrel Pistol Pac setup, Monson manufacture, and versatile .357 Magnum chambering should appeal strongly to Dan Wesson collectors and revolver shooters alike.
This revolver rates in Fine to Excellent overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original blued finish. All included barrels have bright bores with sharp rifling and no erosion, each rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The installed 8″ barrel and frame show light handling wear with scattered minor scratches and dings, and the cylinder has a crisp turn line, while the additional 6″, 4″, and 2 1/2″ barrels show no notable wear with deep, dark, intact bluing. The installed smooth walnut combat grip rates in Very Good condition with light scratches and dings, most notably on the back of the grip, while the spare traditional walnut grip rates in Excellent condition. The markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are sharp, the pins are unmarred, and the double/single action functions correctly. This is a clean and well-equipped Dan Wesson Pistol Pac with strong collector appeal and practical versatility across its four-barrel configuration. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.