RWS Diana 40

[Smackey54]

Hey all....anyone here have now,  or have ever owned a RWS Diana 40? I believe it was made for a short period of time and is basically the same power plant as the Diana 34. Please correct me if I am wrong. I have the chance to pick up a 40 and was wondering what they sold for new.
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks.....!

[Nathan]

Yes same powerplant as M34 but it had a factory muzzle brake

Nathan

[s10gto]

As far as I know the 40 was a scope only 34.   

[Mark 611]

I think they sold for about the same price as the 34 or just a bit more not much tho!

[RedFeather]

I remember when my local Galyan's (now Dicks) had them in stock.  They were something like $140.  A bit more than the 34, as mentioned.  Nice, older guns with the T01 trigger (a good one).  The muzzle break is something close on to a pound, though, and you see a lot with that taken off.  I think the current big brake that Diana sells on some guns like the compact is the same one.  Replacement brakes, either new or used, will set you back a bit if it is missing.  I would put a plastic type break on it.  These are nice guns but, for some reason, I am seeing them go for more than (IMHO) they are worth.  $200 and up for a decent example - $50 or more over a 34.  Except for the stock, you are buying the same gun.

[Jaymo]

Well, the heavy brake would be good for dampening barrel vibration. Too bad it makes it less than handy for carrying in the woods all day.

[Smackey54]

Thanks to all who responded! I saw one of these on Craigslist with scope for $130, so it is probably not the bargain I thought it may have been. Thank you all for the education!

[RedFeather]

Actually, that was a decent price if in very good condition.

[Jaymo]

You can easily spend more than that for a Chinese air rifle that isn't nearly as nice.
I'm not bashing the Chinese airguns. Just stating a fact. I own/have owned quite a few Chicom shooters. I like them, but the German air guns are much more refined.