Diana 48/52 history

[TonyL]

Great thread, chaps.

Much of the finer detail is way beyond me, having never owned a 48/52/54. A situation that I really ought to rectify one day as I regard the model as an all-time classic. Maybe that's just a product of different eras and nostalgia, but the late 70s and 80s were pivotal times for sporting springers, I feel. These days, things have moved on and, especially for lower power markets, like ours, maybe the rifle is less relevant at these powers (unless comprehensively tweaked) and there are rifles with swept volumes more in line with our needs.

But the big bruiser of a 52 still commands respect.

[ikarma70]

Great thread, chaps.

Much of the finer detail is way beyond me, having never owned a 48/52/54. A situation that I really ought to rectify one day as I regard the model as an all-time classic. Maybe that's just a product of different eras and nostalgia, but the late 70s and 80s were pivotal times for sporting springers, I feel. These days, things have moved on and, especially for lower power markets, like ours, maybe the rifle is less relevant at these powers (unless comprehensively tweaked) and there are rifles with swept volumes more in line with our needs.

But the big bruiser of a 52 still commands respect.

There’s an old saying…..newer isn’t necessarily better.

[DM80]

A couple of 52's from my collection they are great springers.

https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/zYfXq1xt2OPG

Dave.

[Geezer]

A couple of 52's from my collection they are great springers.

https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/zYfXq1xt2OPG

Dave.

Thanks.

Stock on the top one is very interesting. Any details/history?

[Mr Pusk]

Thanks.

Stock on the top one is very interesting. Any details/history?

Stock of the top one looks quite similar in shape to mine - doesn't seem to have the Wiking butt pad though. Does that gun carry a date Dave?

[Geezer]

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/thed...list-t357.html

Just adding this useful link to the old Dianawerk Collective forum, which used to be both good and lively, but now seems moribund. Quite useful info.

[Drew451]

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/thed...list-t357.html

Just adding this useful link to the old Dianawerk Collective forum, which used to be both good and lively, but now seems moribund. Quite useful info.

Good link. My understanding is that some of the knowledgeable and prolific members of that forum have sadly passed away, sadly. Some very good input on that thread. I wish I had been able to participate in it at it's height.

I've always wondered if Germany had a airgun forum bursting with Diana fanatics.