Original /Diana commemorative model 45 80s

[Gareth W-B]

These are generally highly rated by those who have owned them. If you look under the thread "RWS 45" below, this will tell you about the model 45. It's the same gun in a different stock. Personally, I do not believe the Jubilee model is worth much of a premium over a standard model.

I truly LOVE the Original 45, and believe it to be one of the best production run break-barrel air rifles of all time. I have had examples in .177, .20 and .22 over the years, and all three were fantastic in both performance and build, with (imho), the .20 version being the very best, and my .20 example (sold when skint) is still sorely missed from my collection to this day. This all said, however, I, too, personally, would not pay a premium just to have a Jubilee model. If the price is right and condition good, however, and you really want the Jubilee variant, buy it, because you won't regret it.

[original45]

Sold a few m45 rifles over last 12 months just had too many.
But I love them too hence I had so many just storage was a issue.
Can't even remember the numbers made for the anniversary 45 but love mine .
Collectors will pay what they will but it is only after all a m45 in 177 with a few inlet plates with images.

Nice examples of the Annie model 45 have decent value. Always worth a punt at right price.
Best out the box Springer I have had .

[Drew451]

Sold a few m45 rifles over last 12 months just had too many.
But I love them too hence I had so many just storage was a issue.
Can't even remember the numbers made for the anniversary 45 but love mine .
Collectors will pay what they will but it is only after all a m45 in 177 with a few inlet plates with images.

Nice examples of the Annie model 45 have decent value. Always worth a punt at right price.
Best out the box Springer I have had .

I have visions of them spilling out of your house when you opened the front door.

[original45]

Not so much the front door but was well in to double figures but I'm getting their .
Like any addict recovery takes dedication and commitment lol

[hwtyger]

Tnx all good to hear they are good buys. Was thinking of using it for Vintage/Open class postage competition.
Guess its a better choice than a Webley Hawke than

[original45]

Tnx all good to hear they are good buys. Was thinking of using it for Vintage/Open class postage competition.
Guess its a better choice than a Webley Hawke than

They are atleast most of what ive shot very nice to shoot and accurate.
My first 45 bought me by parents on early 80 dave pope and son Steve tuned and made for a improved action. The rear guides arnt fantastic so they made one solid replaced spring trigger spring attention and carefully closed up the diameter of the rear cylinder around trigger unit.
They retained leather seal but used blotting paper to remove oil and re lubed it.
Was much improved .
The 45 was factory recalled over failing steel safety which should have been replaced with plastic type .However I only have seen one plastic safety all the others are the steel blade type.
You shouldn't be disapointed very wellfinished .

[coburn]

Does anyone own one of the SB or SBS versions of the 45, Original did in the early 80's?

I remember the ads from the AGW but have never seen one in the flesh, in fact i'd say they were rarer than the Anniversary!