M & G Diana 1901 or 1904

[Benelli B76]

Can anyone identify this M & G rifle I have just got in to refurb. Has barrel release lever and safety button. Also looks like a UK import as it has "Manufactured in Germany" stamped on it.

Baz

[Garvin]

Can anyone identify this M & G rifle I have just got in to refurb. Has barrel release lever and safety button. Also looks like a UK import as it has "Manufactured in Germany" stamped on it.

Baz

Looks like the 1901 Patent, Baz.

[Benelli B76]

Looks like the 1901 Patent, Baz.

Thought you would know. Any idea on value when I finished it ? Will you want any photos ?

Baz

[wrightonn]

HI, baz, M and G Dolphin, first air rifle made by M and G, 1901 to 1905,(I have one),ATB , Ray

[Benelli B76]

HI, baz, M and G Dolphin, first air rifle made by M and G, 1901 to 1905,(I have one),ATB , Ray

Thanks Ray, looks like a quality built rifle, haven't started work on it yet. What are they worth in good working order as this one is for sale.

Baz

[Garvin]

Thought you would know. Any idea on value when I finished it ? Will you want any photos ?

Baz

Not really sure about value once you've refinished it, Baz. I think the rear sight is probably a replacement for the original folding-leaf rear sight.

I haven't seen many MGRs/Ansonias on the market recently. I've always thought the early MGR rifles are quite cheap considering how old they are, but it seems a lot were produced in the first place.

It's quite uncommon to see them with this type of safety catch intact - IIRC the design was dropped as ineffective quite early on (safeties reappeared later fitted into the top rear of the Ansonia trigger block) so the fact yours has the earlier safety present might add to its value somewhat?

Yes, I would appreciate pics for the gallery, please.

[wrightonn]

Hi, Baz,as Danny said,none standard rear sight,bad split to stock,(is that a screw hole above the split?)the main body needs re-nickel plated, barrel re-blued, stock repaired and finished,this would not be cheap, not sure if you would get your money back at resale, but you would have a very nice antique rifle.
Henry Krank has one,refinished, at £795////
Micks Guns has one, refinished,at £325. both have been on sale for about 2 years.
value of yours , between £280 to £320, hope this helps, ATB , Ray.

[Benelli B76]

Hi, Baz,as Danny said,none standard rear sight,bad split to stock,(is that a screw hole above the split?)the main body needs re-nickel plated, barrel re-blued, stock repaired and finished,this would not be cheap, not sure if you would get your money back at resale, but you would have a very nice antique rifle.
Henry Krank has one,refinished, at £795////
Micks Guns has one, refinished,at £325. both have been on sale for about 2 years.
value of yours , between £280 to £320, hope this helps, ATB , Ray.

Ray, I rebuild rifles every week so I never normally pay for work done. I am going to blue the whole rifle so no plating I'm afraid. Will make a new adjustable back sight and repair split in stock and refinish woodwork. Fit new spring and perhaps make a new polyurethane piston seal if it needs one. If you knew how much it cost, almost any price will be a profit.

Thanks, Baz