Diana prices

[TonyL]

Having recently witnessed a seeming hike in Diana prices (and, I guess, dwindling sales?), I was having a sneaky look at the McAvoy site earlier and the prices on the junior models and the 280 variants now seem much more reasonable again.

So I'd envisage renewed interest in these now?

Not sure if it's a general price re-alignment or just the deals being offered by this dealer?

[Geezer]

Yes, but the more grown-up ones are still pretty silly money. £400+ for a 350 or a 48?

[TonyL]

Mmm, yep, saw that.

[jonnyone]

Yes, but the more grown-up ones are still pretty silly money. £400+ for a 350 or a 48?

Will they ever learn?
A great shame
Dave

[Captain Bongo]

If you ever want to purchase from McAvoys Tony I can collect for you. I live near them and am always looking for an excuse to visit a field near you....

[NewPaul]

If you ever want to purchase from McAvoys Tony I can collect for you. I live near them and am always looking for an excuse to visit a field near you....

Tony: DO NOT be tempted

[look no hands]

Hang on! has Barryg hacked Tony's account

Pete

[Drew451]

Prices seem to vary quite considerably from dealer to dealer. There are brand new Dianas at very good prices on the two famous gun sales sites. A dealer in Oxfordshire has the best prices. 460 Mag at £280 for example.

[jonnyone]

Prices seem to vary quite considerably from dealer to dealer. There are brand new Dianas at very good prices on the two famous gun sales sites. A dealer in Oxfordshire has the best prices. 460 Mag at £280 for example.

That's a lot of gun for the money. Especially in .177
Dave

[Geezer]

Prices seem to vary quite considerably from dealer to dealer. There are brand new Dianas at very good prices on the two famous gun sales sites. A dealer in Oxfordshire has the best prices. 460 Mag at £280 for example.

Finally, the 460 sold to undercut the (better) HW77. That is how it used to be, and should be, if Diana is ever going to recoup the market share it had here in the 80s/90s as a sort of German price/quality equivalent of BSA (before BSA went totally Gamo).

[Barryg]

Finally, the 460 sold to undercut the (better) HW77. That is how it used to be, and should be, if Diana is ever going to recoup the market share it had here in the 80s/90s as a sort of German price/quality equivalent of BSA (before BSA went totally Gamo).

If you are comparing a 460 with a 77 I dont think you know what a 460 is the 460 is a lightweight FAC magnum plus that can shoot over 20 ft/lbs very accurately better than it can in the 12 ft/lbs version, the price is interesting at £280 as the average price is around £450 elsewhere, I wonder if it is the right price.

[Geezer]

If you are comparing a 460 with a 77 I dont think you know what a 460 is the 460 is a lightweight FAC magnum plus that can shoot over 20 ft/lbs very accurately better than it can in the 12 ft/lbs version, the price is interesting at £280 as the average price is around £450 elsewhere, I wonder if it is the right price.

I do know, actually. As you say the 460 is a magnum 20 ft/lbs gun that must be worse de-tuned to 11 ft/lbs than the 77, which is a 14-15 ft/lbs gun that can perform very well at 11-12.

As I have said before on here, I really like Dianas (current inventory includes models 5, 5G, 6G, 6M, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27S, 34, 35, 35, 36, 45, 50, 52, 66), I am just - in my view - realistic about their many strengths, but also their weaknesses.

[Barryg]

I do know, actually. As you say the 460 is a magnum 20 ft/lbs gun that must be worse de-tuned to 11 ft/lbs than the 77, which is a 14-15 ft/lbs gun that can perform very well at 11-12.

As I have said before on here, I really like Dianas (current inventory includes models 5, 5G, 6G, 6M, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27S, 34, 35, 35, 36, 45, 50, 52, 66), I am just - in my view - realistic about their many strengths, but also their weaknesses.

I still think the 460 is better than the HW in its class also a more modern robust design
But the £280 one advertised looks like it has a cheap looking stock fitted I wonder if that is why it's so cheap, the early stocks were noted for their looks.

[TonyL]

If you ever want to purchase from McAvoys Tony I can collect for you. I live near them and am always looking for an excuse to visit a field near you....

Tony: DO NOT be tempted

Thanks Steve; that's a mighty generous offer, young sir.

Funds, however, dictate that no new toys can be purchased for the foreseeable. However, you're more than welcome to visit anytime matey.



PaulyBoy......it can't be THAT bad..










CAN IT??

[clarky]

Having recently witnessed a seeming hike in Diana prices (and, I guess, dwindling sales?), I was having a sneaky look at the McAvoy site earlier and the prices on the junior models and the 280 variants now seem much more reasonable again.

So I'd envisage renewed interest in these now?

Not sure if it's a general price re-alignment or just the deals being offered by this dealer?

Its because Diana was taken over by Steyr last year....
....but apparently quality has increased with slight improvements