Diana 45

[jonnyone]

One thing that has always puzzled me is the cross pin/ dowel set up. I once read it followed centerfire rifle practice but I have no idea about this, myself.
If you read various web reviews etc., you will see that there is a lot of love for the 45. But do used examples get snapped up? I'm not so sure. Maybe still unfashionable like a lot of Diana's.

Yes I recall the same claim. Not quite so sure it worked just in that precise manner either but it works sufficiently well. The plastic grommets are now getting salty though and I had one crack through age not so long ago. Makes you wonder if turned brass replacements may be better longer term or even blued steel inserts?
Yes I was reading one of those review centre things recently and the old 45 was rated 4.9/5.0 so not too shabby.
But it does come down to fashion trends and Diana don't seem to capture the interest that some makes do. Even when some Diana models clearly have numerous advantages over some others makes.