I have the vaguest recollection from my youth 1970s and 80s that RWS as well as Original were connected to Diana.

I also know the back story as to why German Dianas were called Originals after WW2 until 86 or so.

What I don’t know is why something that looks a lot like a Diana 50 with a plain stock but marked RWS would turn up in the U.K.

I’ve just bought a thing that looks like a 50 but is apparently branded RWS more more less unseen other than a couple of poor pictures. As well as it’s condition (which I fully expect to be hmm) I’m curious about the rifle but I’m not sure even getting the rifle will clear up my question.

Does anyone know?