Yes Europe had the 35S & the UK got the 45.
Yes Europe had the 35S & the UK got the 45.
I once went into a gunshop in Gloucester and found both 35 & 45 jubilee guns there. I didn't realise that there was such a thing as a 35 jubilee. If I had realised its rarity I think I might have come out of the shop with it and possibly the 45 if I could have stretched to it
Dave
That must have been a rare if not unique occurrence. And I'm slightly disturbed to learn you left empty handed.
The 35 is a different beast entirely but no less able than the 45 apart from outright lung power. I'm not sure many will get the chance to pick up a 35 Jubilee but the standard model should be adequate compensation if you get a good one.
My Jubilee 45 is No. 0144 and is dated 08 80. Hope this helps.
Lafayette.
Co-incidentally a friend sent me a copy of the full Diana range catalogue 1980. What a superb range, in my view the best in the world. But they wouldn't have things their own way for long ..
I have a 45 stamped 09 80, serial number is 0188. Sticker on the box reads Original Mod. 45 Cal. .177 rifled barrel Made in Germany. Then a nice bright golden sticker on the end of the box which reads Jubilaumsmodell Nr. 0188
Looks a really nice bit of kit and seems to be very well made
Thanks for your input mate and they are indeed real good bits of kit. Having a boxed example is a big plus too. Doesn't seem that many around either. Not sure which manufacturer started the trend for making commemorative rifles as I know other makes also do them but as examples of Diana's gun making craftmanship they are superb. And a good blast from the past too!
Yet another gun made towards latter end of the year.
Thanks again.
Dave
I've got a 35 Jubilee but it was missing it's open sights and the medallion in the stock.
I think I've sources some sights but I guess my chances of finding a medallion are slim to none!
I've yet to sample the delights of a 35, though I'm sure I tried a mates 35 in my mid teens.
I think I recall a similar set up with the 35 jubilee as regards to inlay panels and disk that day. I didn't want to put the gun down but I was just on the brink.of divorce and as much as that gun would have cheered me up no end I couldn't afford it unfortunately
Not so sure I would resist these days- whether I would get another chance is a different question all together
But who knows? I certainly wondering where that gun went. And I suspect it's big bro the 45 may have accompanied it.