Gun Watch Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Diana MGR £795 0.177 Air Pistol Private Seller Used - Very Good Condition Marlow, Buckinghamshire Description This is believed to be Diana’s first air pistol, and the markings are MGR which was the makers name before the name changed to Diana. It was made around 1901 or thereabouts. The pistol was made of good quality material, the air cylinder forming the handgrip. It was cocked by pulling the piston downwards by means of a stud projecting below the butt, facilitated by a special key. Once the piston had been retracted far enough, the nose of the simple pivoting sear projected into the piston chamber far enough to hold the cocked piston in place. When the trigger was pressed, the sear nose pivoted out of the chamber, the main spring pushed the piston up towards the transfer port, and the pellet was propelled out of the barrel at inconsequential velocity, it must be said, but the gun works quite well for what it was. A removable screw in plug, sealed with a leather washer gave access to the breech for loading, a system that is still featured by many guns today. I have had two (keys) made as can be seen in the photos. The ring is easily detachable with an Allen key . The barrel is 17cm long and the oal is 19 3/4 cm long. The weight is 1lb 4oz. The pistol is in full working order. This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member hopefulcatcher. Message them here View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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