Author Topic: 460 super mag (Read 2281 times)

Travis Shuck · « **on:** April 06, 2006, 08:28:17 AM »

I have a Dan Wesson 460 super mag and am trying to find some more info on it.

RollTide · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2006, 03:42:28 PM »

Well tell us a little more about it and we will try to help you out. I was not aware that Dan Wesson made any 460 Supermags. Are you sure it is not a model 460 which shoots the 460 Rowland with moon clips?

Roll Tide

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2006, 04:01:10 PM »

It is a 460 super mag. I know they only made a few before they were bought by CZ. It was never actually put into production. The serial number on this one is (EXP 460 SM 1). It was the first one. I have two barrels, a 6" compensated and a 10" HVR. The 10 has "D.J. Bushman cartridge designer" stamped on it. The empty brass is 2.25 inches.

David Carey · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2006, 04:02:15 PM »

Here is a very good test article. by Taffin

http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt460r.htm

RollTide · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2006, 05:59:39 PM »

It sounds like you do indeed have an experiemental 460 Supermag, according to the serial number. I was hoping they would put these into production. I have spoken to Bushman before. He did help Dan Wesson with research and development. If you ever want to get rid of it, you just let me know. Is it a five shot or a six shot? If you don't mind my asking, how did you come across such a rare weapon?

Roll Tide

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2006, 08:39:34 PM »

It is a six shot. I met a guy at a gun show in Co. that had it. I have tried to find more info on Bushman. All I could find was an article for Sierra bullets that showed him (I assume it was the same guy) with a deer he had shot with the 445 super mag. I would like to find some load data. I have almost 1,000 rounds of empty Brass.

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2006, 10:26:03 AM »

I need to make a correction. I told you the wrong case length. An EMPTY case length is 1.62 inches. Sorry for the mis information. By the way everything (except my soul) is for sale. :-) [/b]

El Hombre · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2006, 01:51:05 AM »

Here is what little info I could come up with. It seems you have the only prototype.

http://www.lasc.us/RangingShot13-3.htm

I don't know if this ad is from you, or the person you bought the gun from.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976332095.htm

This may no longer be a good number for J D Bushman, but I'm sure he could fill in some blanks.

D.J. Bushman (580) 362-1003

Mr ex-DW · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2006, 02:12:59 AM »

I remember that gun, I was trying to get the coin together, negotiating with DJ when someone else got it. At that time I had a 7460, long since gone.
Mike :cry:

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2006, 02:32:56 AM »

Thanks El hombre,

It is possible that the add you show posted here is from the same guy I bought it from. He said that he may advertise it on the internet. My wife is the one that bought it for me as a Christmas gift, after I told her about it. I will try giving Mr. Bushman a call. Thanks again

RollTide · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2006, 05:37:45 AM »

Travis,
Do you know if the overall diameter of the cylinder is the same as the the other Supermag pistols?

Thanks

Roll Tide

RollTide · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2006, 06:36:29 AM »

According to the article linked above, the Dan Wesson 460 Supermag is based on a lengthened 45 Win Mag case. The 45WM operates at 40,000 CUP while the S&W 460 Mag operates at 60,000 cup. Not only that, but the head on the 45WM is .004 smaller than the head dimension on the S&W 460. I would NOT try to shoot a S&W 460 in that gun.

Be careful out there,

Roll Tide

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2006, 09:00:13 AM »

I am not sure what the cylinder diameter is I will check later and get back to you. I already knew not to shoot 460 S&W from it. I have never shot it myself. I have plenty of brass, but have never loaded anything for it.

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2006, 02:24:31 PM »

I spoke with Brad ar Dan Wesson today. I wanted to know about getting an 8 VH for this gun, he said they would be happy to do it for $260.00
I asked him if the cylinder dia. was the same as the other SM. It is the same. He also told me that there were 2 of these made. who knows where the other one is.

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2006, 01:17:56 PM »

As soon as I can figure out how to do it, I have some pictures I will post. I have tried several times and had not had any luck.

RollTide · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2006, 06:57:48 PM »

Travis,
You have to upload them to somewhere on the internet, then use the URL from that place to post the pics. If you email them to mgsdrs@yahoo.com, I will post them for you.

Roll Tide

RollTide · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:38:40 AM »

Pics of the 460 Supermag are now posted in the Dan Wesson Pics thread at the top of the Dan Wesson forum page.

Thanks for sharing the pics Travis.

Roll Tide

Koenigsegger · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2006, 07:30:23 PM »

I'd love to see the brass for this gun, just as a cartridge collector. It sounds basically identical to the .455 Super Mag that Elgin Gates proposed and DW was supposedly planning to produce. Ballistics 250 grain Hornady over 36.5 grains 296 powder = 2015 fps, according to Gates. I can't remember what he used as the basis for that cartridge, he just said it was a "lengthened .45 Colt case", whatever that means, but stretched to 1.61" as I recall. So, if this .460 Super Mag is based on the .45 WinMag like the mentioned article said, then is it a rimless cartridge? Does it need clips to fire? Any info appreciated.

DWTim · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2006, 07:43:35 AM »

Wow, I reread this thread, and I didn't realize what you had. That's great! And here I've been lamenting the rarity of the 745. A little odd, though, that they didn't simply make a 454 Casull chambering, especially considering the pressures involved.

As much as I'd love one, I don't think I'd be able to afford it. How well made is it?

Travis Shuck · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:48:32 PM »

I assume it is at least as well made as the other Norwich Super Mags. I don't have anything to compare it to. I talked to Bryan at DW. He said that he made this one and one other. No one I have talked with knows where the other one is. As of this friday it will no longer be mine. I am trying to spend as much time carressing it as I can before it moves away.

I will leave it up to the new owner to let everyone know he has it if he wants to.

7br · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2006, 04:04:39 AM »

Hmmm, DJ Bushman is etched into the shroud. As I recall, he was a field tester/rep for Bob Serva's Dan Wesson. He had a couple of hunts with a .414 sm in OK and maybe Kansas. If you go out to the Hodgdon powder website, they have a success stories forum and I recall he had a post or two there. Not sure how you would get in touch with him. Mike Rowles was also heavily involved with Dan Wesson when Mr. Serva was getting it cranked back up. I also seem to remember a picture of a revolving carbine made off of a DW Frame. Probably not the best idea as the cylinder blast and any spitting would tend to get to the weak hand.

David Carey · « **Reply #21 on:** August 16, 2006, 02:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Travis Shuck on August 08, 2006, 04:48:32 PM

I will leave it up to the new owner to let everyone know he has it if he wants to.

Thank you Travis for letting me be the new keeper of this gun, Its fit and finish is top notch. I will give a range report as soon as I can, the brass and dies should be here tomarrow. I ordered a new Bushnell Elite 3200 2x6 scope that will be here next week.

David Carey

BLASERMAN · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:27:58 PM »

I just bought some Dan Wesson 460 cases ,just to have.

David Carey · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:49:19 AM »

Quote from: BLASERMAN on February 19, 2007, 04:27:58 PM

I just bought some Dan Wesson 460 cases ,just to have.

I hope they fit nicely in your collection.

David Carey