diana 45 airgun

Or are you going to put a modern tune on it with a kit and spring and seal and lube. I’ve also lost your history of .177 velocity milemarkers. No joke. Yea I am hoping it will be comparable to a HW77 or LGV in it recoil and smoothness characteristics. At least it is all done before Christmas is here. I have no chrony numbers yet but it is hitting my 15 yard backstop as hard if not a little harder then the Vitamin was but it all by ear and no hard numbers yet. Mine likes JSB 15.9’s lubed with Krytech Finish Line wax. CO2 FILL does vary per cylinder. But why are you taking the gun out of the stock? see all. pellets. I got that Crossman Silhouette last month. Paper fits nicely in a binder. You 45 owners are coming out of the woodwork on this one. look very hard at a hw 30 and also if you are near to a canadian border you could come across the line and buy the hw50 b.b. You just like those extra- magnum air guns don’t you. So if you take pictures on your cell phone you can email them to photo bucket. Do you know of a place where I can get a new seal and piston for the 45 so I can replace them my self . Diana was founded by Jakob Mayer and Josef Grammelspacher, who pledged to produce the highest-quality air rifles and air pistols for distribution to serious airgunners all over the world. I wonder what he will be bringing. Then, I landed up buying one at a local firearm gun show. The barrel is great; inside 10 meters I doubt you could tell the difference from much more expensive guns. I want to see what kind of groups you get with it. Copyright © 1999-21 PyramydAir.com. http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/MarkinJHawkland/media/Compressor/2014-11-14%2013.16.59_zpsjynjlh2d.jpg.html. I remember Beeman dissing the Diana rifles in his catalog, and to a certain extent, he was right. I just recently have RE-stumbled upon airgunning again.I've been in the pest control field for 30+ years.Started out with a cheap Crosman I want to say a 760 pumpmaster??? C$45.00. We don’t have them here in the US as fat as I know. DIANA – Legendary air rifles For 125 years the brand of DIANA stands for constantly perfected innovation and tradition in the classical construction of air rifles. Gore can put a gas spring into the 45 if he wants. And no mention of tear down for lube, etc. And it had a heavy piston. By all means, however, read the older blogs. RR In a magnum springer you prefer petroleum oil to silicone oil or white lithium grease if it has a leather seal? When Beeman approached Weihrauch with the idea of extending the HW35 compression tube, there was no need to submit blueprints for the phrase “make the tube longer, piston heavier, and lose the barrel catch”…they share the other components, what there was was a need to show the drive and marketing nous to convince Herr Weihrauch it was worth doing at all….that there would be a market for it, as they certainly don’t sell in Germany. The results are high-quality industrially manufactured masterpieces. and there are other private tuners I will be glad to recommend if you desire. experiment? Even lacking a cheekpiece or a Monte Carlo comb, this will be an easy rifle to scope because your face is lifted high by the line of the stock. I lived in Erlangen for 3.5 years and always loved to visit the Nürnberg market at this time of year. It is .177. 3) Does Co2 volume vary from cylinder to cylinder? Rifle Case - Brown ... Diana. These are quite impressive pieces. I never got very good results with their “Mosquito” wadcutters. Diana 45 is a large breakbarrel spring rifle. Here’s the deal When a Diana 27 buzzes and I tune it, it stops buzzing and I have a quality airgun. Yes. No way will the 54 Air King come apart that fast. Especially if the the tune your doing has a inner and outer sleeve. I haven't used it in years but after stumbling upon so many websites,forums,and blogs were many are enjoying airguns maybe I'll get her back out again. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Diana 45 is a large breakbarrel spring rifle. If someone goes to the trouble of a full disassembly that I am about to do, then white lithium grease is a better way to go. That is an old 45. Down to Dec.’12 at this time. One of the pyramid air techs chimed in and said that the manufacture date told him that the seal would be made of leather. Ok I will be wating for some results from them pellets you got. I had the opportunity to shoot this gun with the “export” spring (which only hunters and competition shooters can buy in Germany) which was good fun for a while… It made a nice mess when blasting plastic toys, tin cans and stuff . Johnny is also the guy who loaned me the Webley Mark VI firearm that you saw in the report on the Webley Mark VI BB gun. Diana Spare Parts Because of the internal reorganization of the company Diana, for some spare parts have to wait times reorder (not dependent OMPS2) sometimes very long (several months). I am glad you got your magnum together and already putting food on the table with it as that is lucky those tree rats just sometimes don’t think right and will walk right out in front of us that way. This should be a good report for you. How long can I have the Diana 45 cocked before the spring is damaged? My taste is Quality,Performance, Dependability and Durability. I also got a P1 back then. TopAirGun.com is the number one top-rated air gun super store on the internet. Gunfun As far as I know the only other gun he has used that word for is the Crosman 1077. http://vortekproducts.com/ourstore/Seals-Tuning-Parts/Diana-Piston-Seal It doesn’t say its for a 45 but the tube is a 28mm tube and that’s what this seal fits . After that, I’ll return Johnny’s rifle — hopefully, in better condition. Diana retained their famous ball-bearing barrel-locking detent. The model 45 was supposed to fix that. Nowadays if a springer buzzes more than a little it takes a publicity beating. That may be why not all Diana models have not transitioned to the T06. I don’t own a diana 45 but one of my neighbors does. When we disassemble the rifle, there will be more surprises about the trigger. The only things that are banned outright are assault rifles and handguns Dryfire Your rifle is probably very similar to the one I am testing, in terms of its use over time. $250 plus shipping CONUS. The Diana 45 is probably a classic, simply because it was one of the early guns that could break 800 f.p.s. I am putting one of the 6x24x40mm AO scopes I have on it and then we will know more on its accuracy. Mine seems a little on the week side only shooting in the mid 700’s. Guns that use the tune kits that use the inner and outer sleeve on the spring bennifit the most. Great topic since it seems like many of these old 45’s are out there. but the cylinder has to be in perfect shape for the o-ring to work . This is just my opinion, and I am certainly not known as an airgun tuner. Enjoy Personal Service and Great Prices. There is no margin. • My plans. I have read claims that the barrel droop on Diana rifles was intentional to allow for installation of a peep sight. This means the only thing holding that cocked main spring is the trigger sear? Then you have to makes threads in the hole you drilled out so the new 0-ring seal that this company makes here is a link to it . Another Airgun Blog: RWS (Diana) Model 45 Disassembly, Part 3 If you don't see your model displayed here it is recommended that you send an email to [email protected], as we may still be able to find what you need. Diana airgun spares. Wow! That may end up being an awesome gas sproinger. That’s good to hear. Buzzy is a characteristic of most 45s, though I have heard of a few that are very calm. writes a new article everyday, Monday-Friday). The rifle has got very rusty and I need to remove the stock to clean the rust off. Just make sure to stabilize everything and have the rubber footings on the clamp. BTW, I wonder how a gas spring would work in a TX 200 if the company ever decided to go that route? When I go to sell the other one you may rest assured I will point that out and add the prerequisite $200 to the price tag. Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts on a similar situation. Just because it is new does not mean it is better. Especially after the TX tune job. But it is the older version we’re looking at today. RWS or Diana put a rivet on the top of the piston instead of a screw . It did help the FPS, but of course it’s still buzzy. In fact, you could have shot them for hours on the public range. I am of the same mind and really never liked springer’s at all either coil or gas till I bought a 40 buck Firepower crosman clone from gun broker and it shot so well with just a single thunk and was very accurate that I have bought a few more two of which are crosman gas spring guns and they shoot the same as the cheap Firepower with just a single thunk and same good accuracy. So even the Weihrauch break barrels don’t have anti-bear trap? That left Diana, a major player, as the only quality German house without a player in the big game. Yes…..I will be trying some “quality” pellets. Buldawg Hopefully it will be nice Sunday and I will be able to squeeze out an hour or two for me. RDNAS 10 watching. One other thing, I wouldn’t limit yourself to just a rifle. Diana has been an air gun industry leader since way back in 1892. I use a B-Square compressor that I helped design. I tested the cocking today on the bathroom scale and it was an average of 65+ lbs, the blaze np which only has a thin rubber shim was about 50 lbs even every time. Diana. Stinger MK1 - G-17 .177" / 4,5mm BBs CO2 pistol with CO2 and BBs ... Diana airgun spares. That will probably be 2 more reports — one for the tune and the other for testing the results. PCP’s? Is this gun a small tube design with a long stroke? Especially when you have both and you say why you prefer one over the other. Scales and caliber are sold by others at cutthroat prices. it was out of the Hatsan 95 that GF1 sold to RDNA and he is putting 135’s coil spring into the 95 so he sent me the gas spring from the 95. it has a screw on the side that you can let the air pressure out with and it uses the stock Hatsan PCP fill probe to pressurize it with and I have a AT 44 PCVP gun so I have the probe to fill it with as well as a shoebox or hand pump. Believe me, it was never intended. If so, I would be interested when the time is right. So true. I like them both but if I had to make a choice the TX would stay. Never did get off the couch today as it was just nice to not do anything for a day and it was overcast most of the day so I just took the day off. – glossy scotch tape over a bulls eye lights up like a Christmas tree when hit with a laser! Thanks to Feinwerk’s info I am leaning towards the 54. I have everything I need already so it all about them. That’s a factor that helps me decide. A comment or two on “pot metal” would be appreciated. With thanks to Steven for these pics. I have both in .177 cal. Another design element was the introduction of a long-stroke piston. Im a beartrap remover as I am fond of being able to decock. I am looking forward to the following reports on this oldie but goodie. I do plan on tightening the tolerances of this one. I’ve affixed the EyePal to the inside of the glasses, and maybe this is the solution as it seems to work, although having the printed side toward my eye is slightly distracting (but okay during actual aiming). http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag362/gcars/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141206_125517824_zps70b45695.jpg. Thanks for yesterday’s review of the Ed Brown rifle. Yum, that was sold here in the UK as the “Original 45” and I desired it greatly, the very firearm like cross pin and, in the days of the 10 ft/lb HW35’s and Airsporters it was known as a full 12ft/lb rifle, without the downsides of the Beeman R1/HW80 (long stroke and slow lock time with a soft UK spec spring) And I even find I like things like the Daisy Avanti single-stroke models. I am going to try and provide a link to a picture of my newly acquired compressor. 1) Does Co2 pressure drop, if firing say 1 shot every 10 seconds? I keep forgetting about those tubes from Lloyd. It was imported into the U.S. by RWS USA, so this rifle is also marked with the RWS logo. Would you have any advice for an EyePal peep sight that has an unfortunate curl? I also found out the o-ring is better than the synthetic ones . You may never find a magazine unless you have good friends in Europe. Weihrauchs were made better. I’m totally jazzed about this series. I thought I would look to the Internet for some help. Can’t wait to see how that all turns out too. It is not flat, but instead curls decidedly in a concave direction away from the glasses lens. One complaint of his is the front globe is loose on its dovetails, which is something I’ll fix. Somewhere secure to keep them Pretty sure it’s leather but not positive, Well I’m interested, as I own a very early 45, it has some buzz too.it was from a trade I made.its accurate even though it has that buzz. Pyramid Air and your blog BB. You are looking at this rifle from the other side of the glass. Something capable of rewarding patience and practice in my basement range. Diana 45 is the late model with same action as a 34 not the older style. Blue Book says in 80% condition it's worth $60.00. After that, I plan to disassemble the rifle and tune it to get rid of the buzzing. The 45 trigger was the first modular trigger their sporting air rifles had. • Sights Oh and the 1377 stock. This is going to be great! I have been reading past blogs from newest to oldest. I like options, and to be honest would never be satisfied in the UK (the excess of rabbits might quelm my tears though) but even I think its ridiculous. If you scroll down you can see the red top and o-ring under it . Installing them in freely available airguns is unless you’re a gunsmith, but that’s another story , I live in the Ruhr Area, so Erlangen isn’t close. I should have found a way to get to go to the Pyramyd Air Cup show that Edith and B.B. It has not been apart more than to oil the spring through the under side of the tube. But your going to check your sighting tomorrow so it will be all good anyway. I have an early 45, it needs to be opened up and given new life. Maybe now I will get a few old air guns to do. Oh and did you get a chance to try the JSB pellets out? Most single stokes make more noise. i agree with b.b. Diana - Piston & Piston Seal for 24, 26 | Kolben für Luftgewehr Diana. And I do know the stock seal on the piston head works better than the thin seal and o-ring they use with the Vortek kit in my TX. But B.B. shot many a rat in the back alleys of Wash DC before things really changed.But my greatest joy was when I bought my first airspring gun a RWS 45.I still remember the first night I took it out and took my first shots at some rats that were hanging out behind this resturant that had metal steps leading to the back door.After each shot I would hear a richocet and the rat would seemingly wander off unharmed.Well after the 4th shot I was extremely dissatisfied with myself and the gun,but only after closer inspection did I find 3 quite dead rats with entry and exit wounds.The silver jets (I think)had gone clean through them!!! I found the bar clamp at ocean state joblot, but homde-pot, or any tool seller have them. I just bought a new Trail NP2 from PA last night as I am wanting to see if the new gas spring of crosmans is better than the plain nitro guns are and it will be here Tuesday. here is a link to that .Once you get the spring out ,thats the scary part for me because I have never taken a air gun apart before that has a spring in it and all the horror stories you hear , but the guy in the video makes it look easy . That sounds good and I am hoping to have the gun shooting by next weekend. The leather seal in that thing is probably still good. It is near mint shape. I went up to the neighbors on the right of me that owns part of the woods behind the house and shot today. I am looking forward to the rest of the reports on this rifle. This V is for a tapered post at the front. Then I see things like the Diana 34 and 45, which represent what I remember when such quality airguns first showed up on the US market when I was a kid. The large-headed screw (far right) is missing, and a replacement is in its place. Should be fun times for sure. I’ll admit I first dismissed it, purely because it first looked too much like a toy. I understand what you mean about the Diana and the buzz issue. That’s something we are going to fix, and I hope we will do it without resorting to black tar. When I finally got around to shooting the 45 I was shocked at what a nice gun it was. The safety is located at the back of the spring tube and is a plastic button that comes straight back when the rifle’s cocked. I have seen them sell for $150-$175. Sounds like it would be a blast. One line answers are fine, I know your busy. But realities of teenage cash flow meant I could only dream. It could easily be secured to a board with guides. Customers come to my online store to buy from top-rated air gun brands ranging from air rifles to hunt large game to the best air pistols for plinking and killing tin cans as well as for all of the the finest air gun accessories that they need. Umarex has the parts they just won’t sell them to me . My intention is to test this rifle exactly as I do all others, with velocity in Part 2 and accuracy in Part 3. Now, I own about 70 spring rifles in both .22 and .177 – some of my fixed-barrel guns (RWS 52, Stutzen, 300R) are a bit more accurate than the 45, but none of my breakbarrels can beat it at longer ranges (60 yards). If you do, I may be able to offer a useful tip or two. Founded in 1890, two men built a company that would guarantee high performance and precision. That’s a viewpoint I never considered. By the way, you've posted your comment on a blog that's over 2 years old. I have read your entire reviews on both, But still cant decide which one or what caliber is the best gun or the most accurate. For my taste, the rifle was a little bit light and muzzle-heavy so I filled the butt with metal parts and later I filled the holes in the stock next to the power plant with compressed pellets. Diana 45 Break barrel, spring piston air rifle.Chambered in. Did you know that the FWB 300s I got from you is kind of rare so they say. Tested with Texan Rifle with power tune, 780 velocity, 588 bullet kinetic energy (ft.lbf) Tested with Gamo TC-45, 674 Velocity, 439 bullet kinetic e.. $32.46 $39.59 Ex Tax:$32.46 Diana. We discussed the FPS numbers about a year ago, also talked a little about if it had a leather or synthetic piston seal. After that, shooting everything else went pretty well. Every time I try to work out a deal on an older air rifle or pistol, they point that out to me as the reason they want so much for it. 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