Diana Model 50 the Begining and the End

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Even with the contrasting finish, the diopter suits your 50. Not as much as its open sights though. A friend of mine bought a nice standard Typ 01 a few years ago. It is mint and it was a real struggle to move the tap lever at first. A drop of oil and a bit of patience sorted that. Yours should be the same.
I hope to read results of your experiences with it after some range time.

That’s interesting cause my tap was frozen. I oiled it and took it apart and the grease had just dried out from sitting for 25 years. Cleaned it off and it was fine. Chrony test came in at 720 with Hobbys, or 8 FPE not a powerhouse but better than my 1950’s model. lol We got our first cold weather with a little snow target practice may have to wait for some sun.