Milbro Diana G79 foresight info required

[AC99]

I was recently given a Milbro Diana G79 rifle which is missing its foresight and i am anxious to replace it since the rifle is in almost-unused condition and worth restoring.
Chambers do not stock one and my 'wanted' post of 3 weeks ago did not yield anything so I will need to make one or modify an existing sight. Unfortunately I have no idea what it looks like; the only pic I have from an old AGW mag the foresight and any detail is obscured by a foresight shield.
The only clue I have is that it is fitted to he muzzle by a single screw - the 4BA tapped hole is about 1/2" from the end of he muzzle. I guess it is similar to the more deluxe version, the G80 but I thing this variant has interchangeable elements although the body will probably be the same.
If anyone has any info or owns a G79 and is willing to take pics of it and some critical dimensions then please PM me - I will be most grateful. Thanks for looking.
Aubrey

[Jimlad]

I think this is what your looking for

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...psl1oltxqs.jpg
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...psdhgik4wo.jpg

[AC99]

Thanks Jimlad, that now gives me a good idea of what to make. To get the correct dimensions I will need to scale up the pics with the actual dimensions of my G79 muzzle.
This may be a bit of a long shot but if anyone has a G79 in pieces for spares and a foresight they would like to sell me then I will purchase it - would certainly save a lot of effort in making one!
Aubrey

[Josie & John]

Doesn't the G79 have the same foresight and hood as the Milbro G4 pistol? I don't have a G79, so can't say for sure but the G4's sights are not that scarce. Protek may have one.

Good luck with your quest Aubrey,

John

[AC99]

Doesn't the G79 have the same foresight and hood as the Milbro G4 pistol? I don't have a G79, so can't say for sure but the G4's sights are not that scarce. Protek may have one.

Good luck with your quest Aubrey,

John

Thanks for that John, I will check it out.
If that is the case it will save me a lot of work.
Aubrey

[wil95k]

i have a plastic foresight,i'm sure came of one of the milbro models,it has grooves on both sides for a hood.you can have it,if you want it

[RichardH]

I have a scrap 78 or 79 are they the same?

[AC99]

i have a plastic foresight,i'm sure came of one of the milbro models,it has grooves on both sides for a hood.you can have it,if you want it

That sounds promising! Thanks. I have PM'd you

[AC99]

I have a scrap 78 or 79 are they the same?

Not sure. I will attempt to find out and PM you tomorrow.
Many thanks for your input.
Aubrey

[harry mac]

If you're in need of a hood, I have one. Is it the plain tubular steel type?

[AC99]

If you're in need of a hood, I have one. Is it the plain tubular steel type?

Yes. The pics i have seen of the foresight show what appears to be a tubular steel hood so I would be interested and I guess it would fit the sight when I get hold of one.

[AC99]

i have a plastic foresight,i'm sure came of one of the milbro models,it has grooves on both sides for a hood.you can have it,if you want it

Your inbox is full so cannot PM you. I have sent email.
Aubrey

[wil95k]

Your inbox is full so cannot PM you. I have sent email.
Aubrey

emptied,email answerd

[AC99]

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this thread including Jimlad who supplied pics of G79 sight, wil95k who supplied me with a sight for modification and harry mac who supplied me with a sight shield. All very much appreciated.
Aubrey