Diana Model 50 the Begining and the End

[Drew451]

I think there was some variation in the parkerized versions. Some did have the plastic sight of the time but mine has the throwback sight like the ones on the old BSA Standards with the wheel that takes it up and down. These have the extended cocking arm because they boosted the power by sharing the power plant of the Diana 45 not the 35 as before.

That's true re. the extended lever. But as the gun tested was based on the old 50 action, it didn't need it. It produced just over 7fpe in .177.

[45flint]

That's true re. the extended lever. But as the gun tested was based on the old 50 action, it didn't need it. It produced just over 7fpe in .177.

Just bringing it back to life, now am getting 745 FPS, Gaylord tested a Diana 45 and got 795. There would be some loss from the tap and I have ordered some proper grease to lube and better seal the tap but it arrives next week. From research these last 50’s did move up to the 45’s powerplant. Still early in the testing, all good fun.