RWS mod 34 with plastic stock

[stevemag]

well.....that sure is  a.... um...pretty....er....hmmm...HEY! how 'bout them yankees huh?

[lizzie]

well.....that sure is  a.... um...pretty....er....hmmm...HEY! how 'bout them yankees huh?

Beauty is only skin-deep.

[stevemag]

hee-hee

[lizzie]

If she's a bad shooter, we'll talk baseball.

[tom96]

If she's a bad shooter, we'll talk baseball.

if shes a bad shooter id gladly take it, to work on out in the garage (a nice matte finish, and a longer more ergonomic stock) for  double what you paid.

beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

[lizzie]

Yes- agreed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me, the Diana logo is beautiful.
If I can't do any decent shooting with her, you have a deal.

[Nathan]

If I'm not mistaken, that's a 34N (N as in Nickel for the finish on the metal)

Nathan

[lizzie]

You're right Nathan- I didn't notice it until I took a closer look, that there is an N below mod 34. I've never seen one before, and would never have considered buying it just from glancing at it on the wall. Does the 34N have a decent reputation for shooting?

[Nathan]

I though the 34N had a painted wood stock, not plastic

Nathan

[Nathan]

It's the same rifle as the "standard" model 34, just a different finish on the metal and a painted stock.... so it's not anymore or less accurate than any other M34.

Someone might call the cops on you.......at that price you stole that gun.......

Nathan

[grumpy]

I gotta start checking the pawn shops around here !

[lizzie]

I though the 34N had a painted wood stock, not plastic

Nathan

Maybe there's wood under that black shiny finish, but it sure looks plastic.

[lizzie]

You're right Nathan- there is wood under that shiny black finish. 
I also think I see why the gun was so cheap. I think I can see a very faint curve in the barrel, no dings or scratches, but it doesn't look like the barrel is perfectly straight. Where would I buy a new barrel for it? Does RWS sell parts?

[Nathan]

Finding a Nickel finished factory barrel could be a challenge. Call UmarexUSA as they maybe able to source one, but it could be pricey. Is that the barrel droop your seeing? Most springer barrels will have some downward cant.
Nathan

[lizzie]

Actually, since this was such a cheap rifle, I'm thinking of completely revamping it. Since the stock is wood, I may get it custom painted and revamp the barrel/receiver too. It's just a thought that's tumbling around in my head. If I replace the barrel, it won't be "original" anyway, so what the hey?

The barrel isn't "drooping" from what I can see. It looks to me like there's a slight upward curve using my level.

[Mark 611]

you could proably have it re plated cheaper than buying a new barrel

[amb5500c]

I wouldnt start thinking of all the "fixing/ replacing" type stuff until I had thoroughly done some test shooting. It may be fine as is and worthy of a good tune. Or it may be in need of some intensive TLC. Either way, shoot that thing and let us know.
Richard

[lizzie]

Not to worry guys- I don't do anything fast, except for buying.

[pappa]

lizzie,
Before you get carried away with replacing the barrel, try this link for charliedatuna's barrel tool:

http://charliedatuna.com/Airgun%20Info.htm

Click on "Charlie's barrel tool". This is a Microsoft word document but the pictures and description are very comprehensive and this thing is super easy to buy parts for and build (and use), less than $20 at Lowe's even if you use a 2X6 oak board (which I used) for the base. if you build this, it is probably the most useful tool you can have around for barrel problems. This can easily be used for barrel droop problems also. You don't necessarily have to remove the barrel to use it.

Careful, progressive bending is the key to use this tool. The best ways to assure barrel straightness or bend direction is with an aluminum or steel yardstick or careful and tedious sighting down the bore. At any rate, even if you don't get it perfect, You can most likely get close enough to get a scope comfortably zeroed in with it.

If you don't have the tools or don't want to take on the challenge of building this, heck, I would build it for you and ship it out. What are friends for???

pappa

[lizzie]

Thank you so much pappa- I certainly will.

Edit to add:
Wow- what an excellent resource- thanks!

edit again:
So, it looks to me like the eye bolt is used to gradually pull down on the bowed area of a barrel by increasing tension. Am I understanding it correctly? I already have all the stuff on hand to build one, and am thrilled that I may be able to DIY. I can't imagine what RWS would charge for a new barrel.