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    diana mod 66 barrel sleeve steel or aluminium

    Hi there I have a diana mod 66 which is missing its barrel sleeve so I am going to make one but would like to ask are the original ones made of steel or aluminium .... and given the choice to fabricate what would you prefer the heavier steel or lighter aluminium thanks
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    Steel. And it is heavy!

    Personally, I much prefer shooting the gun without the shroud.

    But perhaps more advanced / good shooters back in the day, prefered the extra weight up front.

    If you need dimentions / pictures of the original part, let me know

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    Hi rickenbacker yes pics and dimensions would be a great help thanks
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    Got one you can copy if you pay postage and promise to send it back

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    thanks hmangphilly for your very kind offer but i have been kindly donated one from a group member (lucky me) but thanks anyway
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