Diana G44, need help with sights

[funkysimmo]

Hello,

 

Been a while since I've posted but once again need to pick your collective brains.

 

I've recently been given a Diana G44 .22 springer and although it's obviously old a little bit of work should get it looking decent again.

I only know what it is as it has it marked at the rear of the rifle I know very little about air rifles

 

It has a tube and blade at the foresight position but nothing towards the rear of the rifle. I was wondering what rear sight would have been fitted originaly and is it still possible to get a replacement now. There is a rail at the back of the rifle but I dont know if this was intended for mounting a scope or not, I would prefer not to use a scope if possible. I'll only ever be shooting up to 20 yds.

 

I would also like to know if I should be replacing any seals etc. it will mainly be used at my allotment for plinking and the odd rat, some thieving *** took my 850 air magnum that used to do the job!

 

I have stripped the stock of its old varnish as it was quite flaky, any recomendations for the best refinishing product? i was thinking of staining and stock oil.

 

Thanks in advance for your help

[loriusgarrulus]

http://alliancehobby.com/rearsight.htm

 

This is the sight i fitted on my crossman when I replaced the plastic breach for a steel one. It is a standard 11mm rail fittment. Don't know if it will suit yours, but it does look the business for an older gun too and works well. they will ship to the UK and accept Paypal.

 

I had an old Gammo Magnum .22 serviced and new seals and springs done cost £75 from a gunsmith in Crewe.

If you can get it on a Chrono to check what its running at and find out what it should have been running at, that might give you an idea if it needs servicing.

Edited October 30, 2014 by loriusgarrulus

[funkysimmo]

Thanks for the link, I agree that would look smart on the rifle.

Cheers, peter.