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the original rifles usually have the date stamped on the left side of the cylinder just above the stock and over the trigger area, it's minute so you may need a loupe or magnifying glass
john
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I recently aquired an Original model 35 air rifle from Pennineway on here.
I am curious as to it's age.
The only info I have is from Hillers guide and the stock is quite different from the illustrations.
There is no chequering, but the fore stock has a single finger groove.
It has no sight rail so open sights only with a tunnel foresight.
The aluminium trigger is fully adjustable and very sweet.
I can't find a serial number.
Any Ideas as to its age people???
Regards Mike
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the original rifles usually have the date stamped on the left side of the cylinder just above the stock and over the trigger area, it's minute so you may need a loupe or magnifying glass
john
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Yes I can see where you mean, but it just says "FOREIGN" in tiny lettersOriginally Posted by johnbaz
mike
the original rifles usually have the date stamped on the left side of the cylinder just above the stock and over the trigger area, it's minute so you may need a loupe or magnifying glass
john
Mike
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flippin'eck
i've owned around 6 originals and never seen this before
sorry i can't help
john...
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Hi Mike,if its the rifle I think it is its a very early one 1953/upto 1960 hence no scope rail or serial number & stamped up "Foreign" Gecado also did this when importing rifles into the USA instead of using the trade name Mayer & Gammelspacher Made in Germany.These rifles have the nice 3 ball adjustable trigger I bought myself a rare 177 35S off here a while ago sold needing just a stock refinish & a good clean Needless to say when it arrived it needed a lot more (a total rebuild) bent/worn cocking arm/worn jaws even the spring was U/S but its coming together nicely now.All these fine rifles are worth the extra mile & TLC you give them atvb Rellum
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Thanks for that, it is amazing rifle to shoot the trigger is so sweet.
This is definately a keeper
Regards Mike
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Mike, do you have any pics? I bought a gorgeous Original Model 50 from Josie and John (thanks again J&J) a couple of months back of similar vintage, I am really impressed with the quality.
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rellum
i had a gecado (US spec) and it was the same as the originals that i've owned, it's strange how there are these little differences eh
the gecado that i bought had one ball missing and so wouldn't cock but i found a supply in an old push type cylinder mower, i used one for that gun and put the rest somewhere safe, so safe in fact that i don't have a clue where they are
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John,I,v had a few Originals most were the same but a few had a few little differences I,v got one at the moment a Model 50 (Gecado) 177 that has a few odd little bits/bobs Sounds about right putting things in a safe place then you cannot find them I do it all the timerellum
i had a gecado (US spec) and it was the same as the originals that i've owned
the gecado that i bought had one ball missing and so wouldn't cock but i found a supply in an old push type cylinder mower, i used one for that gun and put the rest somewhere safe, so safe in fact that i don't have a clue where they are
johnATVB Rellum
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That was the special "Hitler" model John.
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That was the special "Hitler" model John.
Hitler has only got one b*ll,
Göring has two but very small,
Himmler is somewhat sim'lar,
But poor Goebbels has no b*lls at all.
good 'un garv
songs that won the war!!!!
john
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Ha ha, Very funny, I forgot about Hitler & only ONE !Hitler has only got one b*ll,
Göring has two but very small,
Himmler is somewhat sim'lar,
But poor Goebbels has no b*lls at all.
good 'un garv
songs that won the war!!!!
john
Back to Original/Diana 35 & S Great guns, Some of my favourite springers,
I had 3, 2, left, This is a 35B stock I bought off the forum to put on the Original 35, Much nicer, the action is next to mint, In the pic with 2, guns, The lower one is a 35S, A big gun,
Cheers, Ged.
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