Diana 25 query

[laverdabru]

Hi, Dave

Ta for the info re endcap - will degrease & put a spot of Loctite on it.

The front sight on mine is about 7mm high.
I do wonder about the originality of some of my 25. Definitely has 5 6 stamped on the butt. Serial no is 2(?)51590(?) On the other hand, it has a scope plate, not sure when they were introduced. Not that I'm worried, bought it to rekindle memories of my mid '50's 27, & it's a fun little plinker.

Slaters ex demo 3C? Nice. Bought my '82 Mirage 180 from Bob Milsom, now sadly passed, who used to work for Slaters in the late '70's. When the nearby to me Bromyard shop was still open, often rode over for a chat with Richard S or to get it looked at by Frank.

Sad to say my Mirage hasn't moved a wheel for more than a decade.

Feel free to PM me for a chat/any further info on Laverdas or my 25.

PS Noticed your username - my late uncle was involved in the X-craft recon of Normandy, Operation Postage Able, for COPP.

ATB

Bru

[stonyat421]

found this on a web sight
Diana Model-25 - Second and Third pattern (1935 and 1936).



Interesting to see them together because the earlier gun (dated Feb 1935) has a concealed cylinder end plug and the later one (Sept 1936) has the screw on cap

[laverdabru]

Just re checked, it's 8mm. Sent you a pic.

ATB

Bru

[NormanDLanding]

Just re checked, it's 8mm. Sent you a pic.

ATB

Bru

No prob, had guests staying all weekend & not had time to get near the Workshop.
Will catch up next week.
Dave.

[NormanDLanding]

found this on a web sight
Diana Model-25 - Second and Third pattern (1935 and 1936).



Interesting to see them together because the earlier gun (dated Feb 1935) has a concealed cylinder end plug and the later one (Sept 1936) has the screw on cap

Thanks for the info stonyat421.
Not been able to establish how old mine is (can't find any numbers on the metalwork, but I believe there may be something stamped on the stock).
I'll have another look next week.
Dave S.