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Sameed Nakai (Login samhassnn)

To restore or use as a parts gun? 1940 Diana mod 27 D.R.P.

July 16 2015 at 12:26 AM

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Hi all I have been a silent visitor to this wonderful wealth of knowledge, for a number of years now. I have great regard for air rifles Especially Vintage Diana Air rifles, as it seems they have

wandered off in recent years. My first air rifle at the age of 6 was a Diana model 27 from the mid 50s. It was bought new by my grandfather as a present for my uncle He passed it on to my

brother in 1996 and he grew out of it pretty soon so I would take every opportunity to sneak it out. I have a huge sentimental connection with that gun to this day, despite the fact that, I now

have a couple dozen air rifles to choose from.

In 1998 I was 9 and still had trouble cocking the Diana (with a new spring) without the help of the domestic helper, or any one stronger. I used to prop it against the stairs of our house and cock

the gun like one of those old hand water pumps, Once while doing so I broke the stock in half. Scared that I will be scolded for breaking it, I hid it under a pile of blankets near our gun

storeroom. Couple of months down the road my father inquired about the Diana and i told him what had happened, much to my surprise he said don't worry we will get it re-stocked. Low and

behold the gun along with the original stock went to our own gunsmith, and a couple of weeks down the road came back with a new spring, end cap and and a rather well made but still ugly

stock and I continued my shenannigans yet again. I was now strong enough to cock it in the manner it was intended.

It was not until I discovered this page in the early-mid 2000s that the date of production was on the stock, and as the original broken stock had been thrown away a little part of the gun had

gone missing with that. Being a purist I needed a original stock for my precious little darling 27. after looking far and wide I could either not find a good one or the ones I saw I didn't want to pay

for.

Couple of days back I saw and advert for Diana 27 going for a price I was willing to pay and in a condition that looked viable as a parts gun or some thing I could restore. Bought the gun in a

blink emailed the seller and it was on its way to me the next morning. It just got here today and upon closer inspection it turns out to be in pretty good shape for a 1.40 Diana 27. The previous

owner had sanded the stock as he felt it was "bulky" wish he had not but oh well. The gun is in great condition over all as a ton of gummed up grease in the spring cocked it and then it would not

un-cock, so going to degrease it and lubricate the leather washer. missing the Endcap and some of the screws.

I am now having second thoughts on if I should restore it or use it as a parts gun for my Diana 27 which I have great sentimental value for.

Also needed to ask you guys, does any one of you parts I will need If I restore it, ie trigger guard mounting screws, stock screws for the forearm and an endcap. Also I was thinking of cleaning up

the prior sanding job done by the previous owner and hand rubbing boiled linseed oil. what do you guys say for a more original look.

Your Input will be most valuable!

Regards,

Sameed Nakai

Bother in arms

Lahore, Pakistan

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July 16 2015, 5:49 PM

The Diana 27 as I received it

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Trigger looks different than my 1950s Diana 27

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The hinge pin seems to have been had some tampering but it can be cleaned up.

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Missing a lock screw

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Gummed up grease

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just to try what works Previous message look like a epic fail



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The Diana 27 as I received it

Trigger looks different than my 1950s Diana 27

The hinge pin seems to have been had some tampering but it can be cleaned up.



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Missing a lock screw

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Hi Sameed

July 16 2015, 6:22 PM

Garvin

For some reason your pics are not showing up. If you email them to me (my address under my name at top right of this post), I will host them for you.

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