johnbaz, you are correct, I know at least the Diana 25 was imported into the USA as the Gecado 25.
Baz
johnbaz, you are correct, I know at least the Diana 25 was imported into the USA as the Gecado 25.
Baz
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Mine says Made in Germany too, I'm pretty sure it's older than my Original 35 as that has a half hearted attempt at a scope rail fitted at the factory!!
Ahh, Cheers Baz, I thought i'd read it a few years ago but then, I forgot what I had for dinner yesterday!!
John
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Definitely a late 1950s or early 60s rifle. Sure there is no date stamp?
They were also sold in the US as a Peerless 35, a Hy-Score 809, and - briefly - as the Beeman 200. And in many places, especially the "British Commonwealth" as a Gecado or Geco. Some of the later ones, at least, must also have been sold as RWS, as well as Diana and Original.
Just realised yours doesn't have a sight ramp (originally intended for a diopter, not a scope). Mine does.
Which again suggests it's old.
These M&Gs are frustrating. So many different minor variations, so badly documented.
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Correct, forgot that one.
Agree on the date stamp thing. Never seen a definitive view on exactly when it started. Or serial numbers. Johnbaz's rifle is interesting in having early features (rear sight, especially), but, while pre-date stamp, it bears a serial number. Which makes me guess early 60s, but that is definitely a guess, given the lack (that I have seen) of detailed facts.
Equally, I've not seen authoritative information on the Germany vs West Germany stamps. I am aware that some of the 50s UK market guns were instead stamped "FOREIGN".