Skip find.

[philpot 4,925]

My pal managed to find an unusual item in the skip, a Diana Series 70, model 79, .22 air rifle in serious need of some TLC and then some.

 

 

She is in a poor state but it would be nice to give this British made Milbro Diana a face lift. The black paint has been put on with a knife and fork judging by the look of it. Oh yes I forgot to say that I checked that it actually worked and it does but only producing 4.60fpe......................what a weapon.

Phil

[Dervburner 2,548]

There’s a project. I remember a lad having a G80 which looked just like that 79, except it was new so I a bit better condition. Just brought some memories back

[philpot 4,925]

Been looking on Chambers site for spares but not so many still available.

Phil

[si brown 8,486]

sling it back in the skip Phil 

[Hullman 166]

Shame they cant tell you a story bet it has some history

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by Hullman

[Jonjon79 13,340]

10 minutes ago, Hullman said:

Shame they cant tell you a story bet it has some history

 

Yes, like how many times the previous owner pulled the trigger while the barrel was down

 

 

From the look of the damage on the front of the stock Phil, I'd check to see if the barrel is still straight mate.

 ........ good luck

[barrywhite 282]

IF you can get a scope on that gun it may shoot a little high

[Dervburner 2,548]

Just needs a bit of a polish up and it’ll be nice

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Thats a challenge for Jimmy ,needs a touch of gorilla glue as it looks like the gorilla,s already jumped up and down on it a few times.I reckon glue the bits ,then rebuild using epoxy filler .

Let it cure 24 hours and shape ,new seals ,polish inside and a new spring ,top hat and guide in delrin she,l live again .Like a bearded pantomine dame gruff ,ruff but packs a little punch

[j j m 6,479]

nice find bud