I wouldn't recommend taking a 35 apart as they have a trigger that is something of a b**ch to rebuild!!
I've a couple of 35's although the darker one is badged 'Gecado', A tradename for the Original guns that were destined for the U.S., Australia and South Africa!
The Original 35..
By the way, The early ones don't have a scope rail- Just open sights...
John
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I've got a 1975 35, pics and info:
https://barx.org/airguns/?id=diana_35
Agree on the piston seal. Keep it leather. First step is to try refurbishing the original (if needed).
Hello to All,
My 0.177" Diana (Original) 35 makes a hair over 8 ft.lb.
It is very 'tired' externally, but internally is in fine shape.
It still has the original (yo-ho) leather piston seal.
Have fun
Best regards
Russ
Cheers!
I used this (or similar):I see you make reference to converting the leather seal to synthetic. Can I ask what seal you used for this and did you see any benefit?
https://www.waffencenter-gotha.de/sh...-35::2946.html
Wouldn't know the difference since the old leather seal was beyond repair but it works just fine now.
Articulated cocking lever and anti beartrap safety on trigger on the 35S.
The 35 is a really nice rifle. Good size, excellent handling, very accurate and smooth. IMHO these older Dianas are generally underrated, especially here in the US.
The mainspring and piston seal in the guns are of absolute top quality. Unless the seal has been abused it may well be just fine with some fresh lube as already described.
I would also mention that the screw which secures the piston seal, is secured with a tiny blind pin across the front of the piston. Removing it requires turning the screw with enough force to shear the pin. You get the impression that the makers intended the seal to last the life of the gun.
The trigger is not too hard to remove IMHO, BUT you need to study up how it works first for sure! And use a spring compressor for control, otherwise you can end up dealing with some high-speed small parts.
great little rifles the 35s