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  1. 01-06-2009, 08:22 PM #1
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    Anyone know what pistol......

    ....... was cocked by lifting a metal "strap" which was formed around the cylinder and clipped to the back of it.

    As the strap was lifted, the barrel which was around 3.5" long, would pivot downwards at the muzzle end thereby exposing the breech end for loading the pellet.

    It had a wooden butt.

    I borrowed one for a couple of months when I was a lad and became quite proficient with it.

    Once I know what it was - photos would be great for confirmation - then I can maybe keep an eye open for one.

    Thanks folks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airsporter1st View Post
    ....... was cocked by lifting a metal "strap" which was formed around the cylinder and clipped to the back of it.

    As the strap was lifted, the barrel which was around 3.5" long, would pivot downwards at the muzzle end thereby exposing the breech end for loading the pellet.

    It had a wooden butt.

    I borrowed one for a couple of months when I was a lad and became quite proficient with it.

    Once I know what it was - photos would be great for confirmation - then I can maybe keep an eye open for one.

    Thanks folks.
    Was it one of these ?
    http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/
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  3. 01-06-2009, 08:38 PM #3
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    No - but thanks for trying.
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  4. 01-06-2009, 08:39 PM #4
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    Pistol

    Hi Paul,

    It sounds like a Model 4 Diana, they usually sell for £40-£50 in good condition.

    Atb. Robin.
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  5. 01-06-2009, 08:50 PM #5
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    Sound possible thanks. I'll do a search for pics.
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  6. 02-06-2009, 07:25 AM #6
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    There's a pic' of one on the A.A.O.C website.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CRX View Post
    Hi Paul,

    It sounds like a Model 4 Diana, they usually sell for £40-£50 in good condition.

    Atb. Robin.

    I agree, the bit about the barrel tipping down and the overlever clipping onto the back of the cylinder clinches it, I think.

    http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews116743.html

    Does that look familiar?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob M View Post
    I agree, the bit about the barrel tipping down and the overlever clipping onto the back of the cylinder clinches it, I think.

    http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews116743.html

    Does that look familiar?
    Thats the one! Thankyou Rob - I hadn't found a picture myself yet so this was very welcome.

    Many thanks for the replies everyone.
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  9. 03-06-2009, 01:15 PM #9
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    also known as a Milbro


    you can get some spares for it - great fun to use

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  10. 03-06-2009, 02:20 PM #10
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    Thanks Phil.

    I have fond memories of that gun - it was actually quite accurate and I used to shoot bullrushes with it at what seemed like miles away but was probably around 20 feet!
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  11. 04-06-2009, 09:38 AM #11
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    I have one of these in need of a little tlc, anyone know roughly what power these put out? Mine seems a little low, Im wondering if I should strip it down and sort it.
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  12. 04-06-2009, 11:00 AM #12
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    I put a new spring in mine and it now kicks out 1 1/2 ftlbs

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  13. 04-06-2009, 11:03 AM #13
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    1 1/2 ftlbs Maybe mine is shooting fine then.
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  14. 04-06-2009, 11:05 AM #14
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    yep - the washer is a little worn and the replacements are out of stock at the moment

    Still, great fun to use

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  15. 04-06-2009, 11:27 AM #15
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    You can make a leather washer really cheaply and without too much effort from a scrap of leather from a cobbler's shop. There are instructions on how to do it in the 'Hints and Tips' section.
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