Removing Diana Original Cog Wheel Holders

[Mobiasstrip]

For many years I have struggled to remove the cog wheel holders on Diana Original Giss pistols and rifles. Wrapping with leather etc is always tricky and often still damages the knurled finish.
Today I spent less than £15 on a pair of Clarke soft jaw water pump pliers which transformed the job on a recently acquired Mod 6 that is in lovely condition - apart from the cheese texture seals….
Sharing just in case it helps anyone here. Probably the old hands have already worked it out :-)


Happy fettling
Steve

[Benelli B76]

Yes been using standard circular Mole grips with leather pads. Nice not to chew them up, but also can clean them nicely with needle files if someone
has butchered them.


Baz

[Mobiasstrip]

Now firing at 325 fps. The plastic grip Mod 6 is a bit of an ugly duckling compared to the 6m/6g or 10 but still a beautifully engineered pistol. Clever chaps those Germans. 1977 so a late model.

[ptdunk]

Good tip about the pliers, ta.

The plastic grips on the 6 are very ugly but ergonomically very effective.
I’ve got one in lovely condition that I still haven’t got round to resealing…one day…

Cheers,
Matt

[Mobiasstrip]

Knibbs still stock full set of springs and seals which is remarkable given age of pistol.
Some pics here.
https://imgur.com/a/7ggqume
Steve

[Mobiasstrip]

Model 10 getting the same treatment. Front and rear piston seals both were intact but cracked into pieces when removed. Cog wheel holders undid by hand!!!

Steve