Spring Bash 4th and 5th May 2024

[TonyL]

When I saw the gun that Nick Gibney made I was so impressed with the engineering that went into it, not knowing what it was straight away I watched the stock for movement when the first shot was taken and obviously it stayed dead still, to which I made a comment saying that the gun didn't move. It was only when I watched the next shot that I realised it had a sled system fitted, plus the scope was on a moving rail. Absolutely fantastic.

Awesome, wasn't it, Gary?

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No worries, Melv; glad to have been of service.

I think it was Les, Pete and Pete who helped out also. And, of course, Pete, flyingfish, who bought the Wasps.

That Original / Diana is still going round in my head. What a bloody lovely thing that is.

Well if I hadn't of spent all my money, then I would have given the 34 a home, if you still have it at the next bash Melv and I have the money, then it can join my other 34, I don't think I've seen such deep and shiny bluing on a production Diana.

[flyingfish]

Well if I hadn't of spent all my money, then I would have given the 34 a home, if you still have it at the next bash Melv and I have the money, then it can join my other 34, I don't think I've seen such deep and shiny bluing on a production Diana.

Pete is in danger of being over run by Germans!!

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Pete is in danger of being over run by Germans!!

I have to say Pete, normally I wouldn't take a second glance at anything like that, and I have to admit that the stock is very bland and all my usual hangups that would normally kick in, have sort of been overshadowed by the amazing metalwork.

[TonyL]

Pete is in danger of being over run by Germans!!

[TonyL]

Well if I hadn't of spent all my money, then I would have given the 34 a home, if you still have it at the next bash Melv and I have the money, then it can join my other 34, I don't think I've seen such deep and shiny bluing on a production Diana.

I have to say Pete, normally I wouldn't take a second glance at anything like that, and I have to admit that the stock is very bland and all my usual hangups that would normally kick in, have sort of been overshadowed by the amazing metalwork.

It also shot beautifully (we know where it came from) and has that fantastic provenance. It will be a special buy for someone. Wish it were me........

P.S....and with the T01 trigger perfectly adjusted.....again, The Man most certainly knew his stuff.

[look no hands]

Pete is in danger of being over run by Germans!!

Just trying to make amends, as they say.

[Waddy]

It was good to meet all the old and new attendees, I'm sorry but I can not remember names and, faces yes but names i just can't recall. For those that can remember a few years ago, I asked members to wear the name badges that Mick provided so that I we knew who was who. I'm not suggesting that Neil does the same but could members when we meet tell me who they are, Forum name and first name and I will know.

Same here, hopeless with names, esp when there are so many people, I'd like to think it's age but always been like that


If whoever had the Diana piston & trigger for sale sees this can you pm me if you will sell the piston by it's self. I have an old Original model 50 with a damaged leather seal, if the dimensions are the same this would be great way of being able to use modern seals & get the power up a bit (currently about 7 ft/lbs ) . Thanks.



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[Chippendale]

Well if I hadn't of spent all my money, then I would have given the 34 a home, if you still have it at the next bash Melv and I have the money, then it can join my other 34, I don't think I've seen such deep and shiny bluing on a production Diana.

Thank you Pete, I cant think I will sell it anywhere else, I usually only sell face to face and it is usually at the Bash. Nobody was interested at the Bell Target Club and as the club and the 'Bash' are the only places I meet prospective buyers, it is unlikely it will be sold before then.
As Tony has mentioned, the original owner was a perfectionist when it came to guns conditions.
I can never say which 'Bash' I'm going to but I'm definitely going to at least one this year and but i'm never sure which one, it is always a late decision. That's why Neil lets me pay on the day.

PS i only know to call you Pete because Flingfish mentioned it in his post, I will have forgotton by the next 'Bash', sorry.

Cheers

Melv.

Chippendale,

[look no hands]

Same here, hopeless with names, esp when there are so many people, I'd like to think it's age but always been like that


If whoever had the Diana piston & trigger for sale sees this can you pm me if you will sell the piston by it's self. I have an old Original model 50 with a damaged leather seal, if the dimensions are the same this would be great way of being able to use modern seals & get the power up a bit (currently about 7 ft/lbs ) . Thanks.



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That would be me mate, we where sat next to each other at the shooting table, if you can wait until the next bash and want to bring the piston (or even the whole rifle) I'm sure we can see if the parts match up, or I'm happy to post it to you, whatever you prefer?, I'm not overly clued up on Diana's and I'm unsure what model of trigger the 50 has and if they are interchangeable (I know the T05 piston won't work with a T06 trigger) but not sure about the T01 and T05 set ups, so you may need the trigger to go with the piston anyway (if it all fits the cylinder etc), if it all fits then I'll do you a good deal, I'll keep it for you, just let me know what you want to do regarding posting or bash collection?, I'd rather the parts go cheaply to save a rifle, than be greedy, its difficult to know what to put stuff up for sometimes.

[look no hands]

Thank you Pete, I cant think I will sell it anywhere else, I usually only sell face to face and it is usually at the Bash. Nobody was interested at the Bell Target Club and as the club and the 'Bash' are the only places I meet prospective buyers, it is unlikely it will be sold before then.
As Tony has mentioned, the original owner was a perfectionist when it came to guns conditions.
I can never say which 'Bash' I'm going to but I'm definitely going to at least one this year and but i'm never sure which one, it is always a late decision. That's why Neil lets me pay on the day.

PS i only know to call you Pete because Flingfish mentioned it in his post, I will have forgotton by the next 'Bash', sorry.

Cheers

Melv.

Chippendale,

Not a problem Melv, it's taken me a couple of years to remember people's names, if you still have it at any of the next bashes then I'll come and see you but I'm sure Tony will be badgering the crap out of me to buy it and he'll point you in my direction, I'll put some money aside for it.

[Hellequin]

Thank you Pete, I cant think I will sell it anywhere else, I usually only sell face to face and it is usually at the Bash. Nobody was interested at the Bell Target Club and as the club and the 'Bash' are the only places I meet prospective buyers, it is unlikely it will be sold before then.
As Tony has mentioned, the original owner was a perfectionist when it came to guns conditions.
I can never say which 'Bash' I'm going to but I'm definitely going to at least one this year and but i'm never sure which one, it is always a late decision. That's why Neil lets me pay on the day.

PS i only know to call you Pete because Flingfish mentioned it in his post, I will have forgotton by the next 'Bash', sorry.

Cheers

Melv.

Chippendale,

Check your messages Melv, I PM'd you about it this morning

[Waddy]

That would be me mate, we where sat next to each other at the shooting table, if you can wait until the next bash and want to bring the piston (or even the whole rifle) I'm sure we can see if the parts match up, or I'm happy to post it to you, whatever you prefer?, I'm not overly clued up on Diana's and I'm unsure what model of trigger the 50 has and if they are interchangeable (I know the T05 piston won't work with a T06 trigger) but not sure about the T01 and T05 set ups, so you may need the trigger to go with the piston anyway (if it all fits the cylinder etc), if it all fits then I'll do you a good deal, I'll keep it for you, just let me know what you want to do regarding posting or bash collection?, I'd rather the parts go cheaply to save a rifle, than be greedy, its difficult to know what to put stuff up for sometimes.

Hi, yes it probably would be best to put the parts next to each other to see if they match or try seeing if they fit. There is a seal conversion kit available for the 50 but the postage from Germany makes it rather expensive, plus the piston in the 50 looks like it was made a couple of hundred years ago compared to the 34 one.

As a rough idea the 50 piston is 28mm dia, 127mm long piston inc seal & total length inc seal & latch rod is 172mm.


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