Country_est Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hi, I have just bought a 12g O/U called a White Diamond. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on them. The only markings on the gun, (other than proof markings) are the "White Diamond" name one the underside of the action, and the initials WD on the side of the action. Google of white diamond + shotgun + 12g ect ect brings up a lot of hits, but mainly for the white diamond cartridge range. Seem that the manufauture could be Silma but have seen references to Betinsolli (but think this is just a mix up with their diamond line of guns, as the ones I have seen of their have either the name for a bird on the action.) Cheers for any help or info Trev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hi, I have just bought a 12g O/U called a White Diamond. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on them. The only markings on the gun, (other than proof markings) are the "White Diamond" name one the underside of the action, and the initials WD on the side of the action. Google of white diamond + shotgun + 12g ect ect brings up a lot of hits, but mainly for the white diamond cartridge range. Seem that the manufauture could be Silma but have seen references to Betinsolli (but think this is just a mix up with their diamond line of guns, as the ones I have seen of their have either the name for a bird on the action.) Cheers for any help or info Trev. Winchester did a Diamond O/U! If it's a plain (non blacked action) it COULD be seen as a White Diamond?? How about a pic? LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Definitely no Winchester. It was one of the Italians - Silma rings a bell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 http://www.euroguns.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001...l%23a5073#a5073 this the one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Sorry for the delay, but have been a bit busy this week. Here are the pics of the gun Had it out today, and seems OK, but every thing was verry verrry WET Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Nice gun no matter WHAT it is! That Wood looks real nice LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 The wood on it is the best in the cab at the moment, and there is 7 in there again Its a good looking gun and seems to handle Ok, I have no probs with name fetishes (if the gun fits use it). My game gun is a 12g SLE from a maker called ARM, but haven't seen another gun from this maker either, but have had it 20 years and its still going fine Trev PS LG where abouts are you going fishing in dumfries ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Nice wood on the gun. If it fits and you like it - that's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 The wood on it is the best in the cab at the moment, and there is 7 in there again Its a good looking gun and seems to handle Ok, I have no probs with name fetishes (if the gun fits use it). My game gun is a 12g SLE from a maker called ARM, but haven't seen another gun from this maker either, but have had it 20 years and its still going fine Trev PS LG where abouts are you going fishing in dumfries ? Not sure yet it will be one if 3 lochs we frequent round the Dumfries Loch maben area. Done Loch Ken 3 times now and evertime a loss :( so i tend to stick to the smaller lochs now and have never had a miss yet on the others. And of course NOW i have just shot myself in the foot LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 LG, Used to fish both Loch Ken and Lock Maben, way way way back in the 70's & 80s, Maben was good for the Bream and a few pike, and Loch Ken would always produce a few jacks to 7 -8 lb, and even had a 5Lb 13oz Trout out of there on a ledgered daed bait. Trev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigadg Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 nice shoe if the gun fits as good as the shoe keep it stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Bore Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Trev, I had one of those, also had really good timber on it. I bought it from Avalon and they told me that they were made by Silma. Never had any problems with mine in the four years I had it but I have heard that some are prone to double discharging. I think it's due to the barrel selector in the trigger blade wearing. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Ho Ho Ho Look at this , replying to a thread 3 years old.. They were indeed made in Italy by the silma factory and inported in the late 80s by Diamond Guns.... And personally quality controlled, packed and tested by me..... Very good guns, and loads going strong to this day..... Parts still available if needed, stocks too..... Back in the day they sold for £295.00 fixed choke, £350 ish for M/C and £495 i think for gun with 28 and 30 inch barrels.... Brings back memories.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j gomme Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 hi just picked up a nice white diamond second barrel prone to not fireing although cocked I take it these are recoil set guns anyone know any quick fixes before I take it to the gunsmiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) On 3/4/2007 at 22:59, Lord Geordie said: Nice gun no matter WHAT it is! That Wood looks real nice LG +1 better late than never ! Edited December 17, 2017 by Snoozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Several makers have used the name White Diamond . Winchester and Franco Beretta spring to mind . This looks to be to new for either of these so I can only assume some Italian maker as it looks very typical of the Italian pattern .I assume Italian proof ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, j gomme said: hi just picked up a nice white diamond second barrel prone to not fireing although cocked I take it these are recoil set guns anyone know any quick fixes before I take it to the gunsmiths Any one of several things from dried up oil stopping the action working correctly ,to light a load cartridges, operator error [not holding on hard enough or not releasing the trigger fully ] and about a half dozen more things that I outlined in a previous post on the same subject. " Estimate for gun repair" Edited December 17, 2017 by Gunman spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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