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  1. 16-02-2010, 04:54 PM #1
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    diana stock id please

    ignore this post,i have been an idiot!
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  2. 16-02-2010, 04:56 PM #2
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    Its a bit of a mystery, that one...let me think



    [might be a while, carry on]
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  3. 16-02-2010, 05:02 PM #3
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    Bigchap, dont be downhearted, try this http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297088
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  4. 16-02-2010, 05:16 PM #4
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    i have no luck using photo hosting sites,have posted pics of the diana stock in the wanted section.
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  5. 16-02-2010, 07:06 PM #5
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    Stephen 'bigchap' has sent me the pics, & they're rather good .

    here we go..
    http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b.../stocks001.jpg
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    http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b.../stocks002.jpg


    The inset medallion says 'Firebird' to me, but I ain't no expert

    (no, really I'm not ).
    Last edited by Ian Johnstone; 16-02-2010 at 07:08 PM. Reason: Also, its Beech, I'm sure
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  6. 16-02-2010, 07:14 PM #6
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    Well its not a 34, 48 or 52 so thats narrowed it down a bit.
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  7. 16-02-2010, 07:33 PM #7
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    Beech is actually or probably a better wood choice than Walnut, Stephen, at least for a Springer (true even in "pre-sustainable wood supplies" days, as it is now).

    The chequering looks to be pressed rather than cut, which may imply 'an age'.
    Last edited by Ian Johnstone; 16-02-2010 at 07:34 PM. Reason: I also put a similar thread up on the Dianawerks Forum for you Stephen.
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  8. 16-02-2010, 08:12 PM #8
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    stock

    Looks like a G80 to me. However on many occasions I have been wrong.


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  9. 16-02-2010, 08:13 PM #9
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    Looks like its for a Diana (Millard Bros) Series 70 Model 71. Hiller "Collector's Guide to Air Rifles" 4th edition p.117
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  10. 16-02-2010, 08:30 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogsbody View Post
    Looks like its for a Diana (Millard Bros) Series 70 Model 71. Hiller "Collector's Guide to Air Rifles" 4th edition p.117
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    And this occasion is no exception
    Looks like one just sold on e8ay for £10.50
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  11. 16-02-2010, 09:11 PM #11
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    One possible extra clue, Stephen, would be...
    is the 'medallion' actually plastic, not metal?

    This would point to Milbro, according to 'Red Feather' on Dianawerks.
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  12. 16-02-2010, 09:43 PM #12
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    the medallion is metal,it appears to be brass.
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  13. 16-02-2010, 10:14 PM #13
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    Info conveyed, over & out .

    (for now)
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  14. 16-02-2010, 10:55 PM #14
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    just did an image search for series 70 model 71 and it's different to that.if it helps it has fluting coming back from the rear of the trigger guard and has the number 1742 stamped into the wood in front of the trigger guard.
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  15. 16-02-2010, 10:56 PM #15
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    Swinging back to 'Milbro' then, (with the stock numbering).

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