1920 and 1925/30 Diana model 48 side by side.

[frakor]

After restoring the Diana 48 from 1925/30 ,I noticed a few differences between them.
The early one is the one on the bottom of all pics.





Early one has "DIANA-LUFT-GEWEHR" on top of the barrel just in front of the rear sight, the later one doesn't.



Cocking arm levers are different.



Loading tap cover plates differ.





Pressed chequering versus hand cut chequering.



What both have in common, is a nice piece of wallnut!





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Frank

[Garvin]

Fantastic restoration, Frank, and interesting comparison. Thank you.

Those stocks are gorgeous!

[frakor]

Thanks Danny, yes they did use some fancy wood in those days.

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Frank

[45flint]

I a fool for curly wood!