Sorry about the spelling errors but wasnt looking at what I was typing lol
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Did you have it off Chris from Neath? If so, it might be this one: http://s662.photobucket.com/user/pmb...y/diana%20300r
I read the same, and mine was fine in the garden & consistant over the chrono, though I didn't test it for grouping at long range.
Not sure if low production always = collectability or high prices... for sure, there are collectors who will want the quirky versions, but the backbone of most collections are popular standard models, and well regarded deluxe type versions, in good condition... I've had some very rare and/or limited number guns, and they're not always worth more... example, I once bought (and later sold) a very nice condition Daystate SR92 (bullpup) for not much money, and there were only about 17 of those made (so Tony Bellas told me).
Yes mate I bought it off Chris n yes that looks to be the very same one in your pics. Am guessing that you are a previous owner Phil?
Without wishing to hijack this interesting thread can you advise a little bit on its provenance? They don't seem to come around that often?
Anyway I've got another Diana itch that needs to be scratched soon so happy days
Dave
Hi Dave,
Afraid I can't tell you much about it, except it came to me via a serial airgun owner who flits from one thing to another, buying guns from all over the place, often on a daily basis!
I later traded it with Chris (a nice bloke to deal with ).
If it helps, I've looked up my original (no pun intended!) 'for sale' thread from a couple of years ago: http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ght=Diana+300r
And a valuation thread that Chris posted later: http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....300r-valuation
So, what's your next Diana going to be then?? (open question to anybody!)
Hopefully a 460 magnum. But we shall see???
It seems to me that Diana have the most comprehensive range of springers out there? Though perhaps a little smaller than days of the past? Due to them being over.priced (just my opinion), then I have to be selective as to what I buy as I would otherwise need a lottery win
Dave
I almost want a stutzen.
Could have had a new-old-stock 46 stutzen from a gunshop for less than £400 a while back.
And the new T06 430 stutzen can be had for £485 brand new... its just that I don't like the new fishscale chequering... and they all have the aweful extra pair of stock screws right at the pointy end, by the foresight...