Diana Model 50

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   Not really a review but an interest pieceThis is a Diana Model 50 T01. Underlever tap loader in .177, it was manufactured in March 1982 so over 40yrs old.
This particular rifle was produced for the German and is limited to 7fpe
When I got it it was shooting at just over 6fpe with Crosman Premier Lite 7.9gn
I have just had it serviced by Ron Young, he stripped it, lubed the spring and lubed the original leather piston washer and put it back together.
It is now shooting 7.2fpe with the Premier Lites.
I shot it today at 10m and zeroed it with open sights. Hit the 1in spinner every time from the bench but my 70yr old eyes and open sights are not compatible.
A very accurate rifle and very well made
Ron said he had never seen one before when I took it in to him and said it is rare in NZ

And before anyone suggests a new spring etc, Ron says no matter what spring you put in it it won't shoot over 7fpe, it would need a different piston to increase the power. My research has indicated that the export model was capable of 12fpe 

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Ralph Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Sep 2022 Location: Orewa Status: Offline Posts: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ralph Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Diana Model 50 Posted: 22 Dec 2022 at 3:56pm
	Not really a review but an interest piece This is a Diana Model 50 T01. Underlever tap loader in .177, it was manufactured in March 1982 so over 40yrs old. This particular rifle was produced for the German and is limited to 7fpe When I got it it was shooting at just over 6fpe with Crosman Premier Lite 7.9gn I have just had it serviced by Ron Young, he stripped it, lubed the spring and lubed the original leather piston washer and put it back together. It is now shooting 7.2fpe with the Premier Lites. I shot it today at 10m and zeroed it with open sights. Hit the 1in spinner every time from the bench but my 70yr old eyes and open sights are not compatible. A very accurate rifle and very well made Ron said he had never seen one before when I took it in to him and said it is rare in NZ And before anyone suggests a new spring etc, Ron says no matter what spring you put in it it won't shoot over 7fpe, it would need a different piston to increase the power. My research has indicated that the export model was capable of 12fpe
	Sig Sauer ASP20 .177

jwabfrog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Nov 2021 Location: Thames Status: Offline Posts: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote jwabfrog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2022 at 7:22pm
	Looks like it's still in excellent condition!

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2282	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2022 at 10:59pm
	It's a nice looking gun. I'd keep it original. Enjoy it for what it is. So what's it shoot like?

Ralph Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Sep 2022 Location: Orewa Status: Offline Posts: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ralph Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2022 at 10:48am
	Have no intention of modifying it, hoping it might find its way into a collection The trigger is ok for its vintage, long 1st stage and then a creepy let off, haven't bothered adjusting the trigger Very mild recoil consistent with its low power Have only shot it at 10 & 17m, did have a scope mounted and it was a tack driver Has accounted for a few Starlings and Mynas
	Sig Sauer ASP20 .177

RangerPete Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote RangerPete Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2024 at 10:50am
	Hey Ralph, Hows the D50 doing? Hopefully shes still connecting with mynas and starlings? Would love to see some more pics of her. Pete.
	Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.