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Airguns by Make and Model => Diana Airguns => Topic started by: SnoValley on May 26, 2011, 04:01:02 PM

Title: Refinished Model 48
Post by: SnoValley on May 26, 2011, 04:01:02 PM
The stock on this one was scratched and dented on an otherwise pristine rifle.
Striped, sanded, restained, 10 thin coats of tung oil.
Turned out very nice I think.
The Darkside is calling my name so this is available for trading, anyone interested in getting me started in PCP's??
Marauder, Disco w/acc ?????
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: amb5500c on May 26, 2011, 04:31:47 PM
You really did do a nice job. It looks brand new. What cal is it and how old is it?
Richard
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Post by: Mark 611 on May 26, 2011, 04:53:19 PM
Very nice looking! :P
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: SnoValley on May 26, 2011, 04:55:31 PM
Build date code 04 03 (April 2003) it's a .177
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Post by: haveblue on May 28, 2011, 12:20:12 AM
Looks great!
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Post by: Mouse on May 28, 2011, 10:01:41 AM
Nice job!

Don
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Post by: amb5500c on May 28, 2011, 06:14:43 PM
Mine was made in April of 1993 and is a 177 also. But that job you did on yours makes it a little prettier than mine. Dont get too worked up over the dark side. That 48 can compete with most of them and even out do several. IMHO.
Richard
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: SnoValley on May 31, 2011, 11:18:16 AM
Thanks for all the compliments, I was a finish carpenter for many years and cannot look at a peice of wood without seeing possibilities.
I've gotten several replies off forum inquiring if I would sell it. I'll sell it for what I have in it, that way I can use  the cash to possibly buy a Disco on sale someplace.
With the torn up right  shoulder it's hard for me to cock just about any springer or pumper, so I need  to go towards PCP or co2 if I want to stay in the hobby.
I would really like to trade for something but I paid $335.00 for the Diana, if you would like it you can have it for that and I'll split the  shipping with you.
It's really a beautiful gun after I re-finished the stock. It was in a regular gun shops (powder burner) booth at a gun show and looked  as if it had been handled carelessly, scratches in the finish...I don't think they appreciated the quality workmanship of the Diana...
I dont think it has been shot enough to be "broke in" yet.
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: dk1677 on May 31, 2011, 03:37:41 PM
Very nice work!
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Post by: s10gto on June 01, 2011, 08:34:48 AM
Nice smooth finish! Great work!  ;D

Dustin
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Post by: Onebaddj on June 01, 2011, 01:53:33 PM
Thats a great job on the stock. Im sure it wont be for sale very long.
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Post by: hoffy43 on June 04, 2011, 12:55:45 PM
Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: amb5500c on June 04, 2011, 03:35:09 PM
If you really want to sell it, put an ad in our classified gate with pics and your price.
Someone is bound to snatch this beauty up. If it was 22 cal I would be tempted myself, as I already have a 177.
Richard
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: only1harry on June 06, 2011, 07:30:41 PM
The 48 is a workhorse and can be very accurate.  I got mine back from an advanced tune and it's a 1-hole machine at 20yds when I do my part.  It's unbelievably accurate.  If I concentrate I can get every pellet in the group (of 5) touching at 30yds from a rest.  At 25yds it makes small ragged hole groups almost every time.  But it's easy to shoot accurately now, and very little to almost no hold-sensitivity.  The gun is better than me I think after the tune.
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: Rocker1 on June 07, 2011, 03:07:17 AM
That surely is a great looking stock you have done some fine work on a good ag. Richard (amb5500c) made a beleiver out of a lot of people at the SC shoot with his, the old cajun man sure could shoot that twangy thing of his, just goes to show  the twang does not mean its not accurate and he is for sure a great shot. He was shooting paintballs in pcp land there just as good as any of them at 55 yards. Thanks David
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: gene_sc on June 23, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Did I miss seeing a price for this item for sale? Lets get a price up and posted on your thread.
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: SnoValley on June 24, 2011, 04:53:40 PM
Gene the price is listed in the Classified Gate add listing of $335. and also in reply #7 above..
This thread started out with a discussion of the stock refinish and a question if anyone wanted to trade and just kind of morfed.
It's been FS for a while so I'm motivated to do something with it. "She who must be obeyed" is giving me the stink eye everytime she sees it so somethings gotta go and I'd rather it be the rifle instead of me....
Title: Re: Refinished Model 48
Post by: RWSshooter on June 29, 2011, 02:09:43 AM
beautiful work!