Dan Wesson Model 44 VH .44 Rem Magnum Revolver, 6 Inch, Monson Rollmark, Blued, DA/SA
This Dan Wesson Model 44 VH is a Monson, Massachusetts-marked .44 Rem Magnum revolver built on carbon steel with a polished blued finish. It features the VH (Vented Heavy) shroud, a tensioned, user-interchangeable barrel system secured by a muzzle nut, and a forward crane latch lockup. A 6-inch barrel is installed, and the revolver is fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr rubber grips with gold 'P' medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread patches of pitting on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The trigger guard shows pitting across its surface. The front sight sits very loose. The rear sight is missing parts and is bent downward with micro cracks. The bore shows numerous surface blemishes.
What's Included
- Dan Wesson Model 44 VH .44 Rem Magnum revolver (Monson, MA rollmark)
- 6" VH barrel assembly with vent rib and full-length heavy underlug (installed)
- Aftermarket Pachmayr rubber grips with gold 'P' medallions (installed)
The VH (Vented Heavy) configuration pairs a vent rib with a full-length heavy underlug, delivering the distinctive Dan Wesson shroud profile. The barrel is tensioned and user-interchangeable, secured at the muzzle by a barrel nut, allowing caliber-correct barrel changes within the platform.
This Model 44 is chambered in .44 Rem Magnum and uses a six-shot, six-flute cylinder. The lockup employs a forward crane latch for added security during firing. The frame bears the Monson, Massachusetts rollmark, aligning it with the classic production era.
Controls and interface include a smooth-face trigger and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for confident DA/SA operation. Sights are configured with a ramped front blade featuring an orange insert and a rear sight assembly.
The revolver is finished in polished blued steel across the frame, cylinder, and shroud. Aftermarket Pachmayr rubber grips with gold 'P' medallions provide a secure, cushioned hold.