I have I think a 1984 and a 1980 and the one that says Diana is a longer barrel? Why? I’m new to forums
RWS RWS Model 45 different barrel length?
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Are they the "old" model 45 (with bolt through the stock above the trigger guard, and big slliding plastic safety); or the "new" one (which does not have these features)?
The old gun was a unique design introduced in the 1970's, and quite popular in its day. When it was discontinued Diana came up with the new one, which is the completely different action of the model 34, in a stock closely resembling the old gun.
We would love to see pics of them!
The old gun was a unique design introduced in the 1970's, and quite popular in its day. When it was discontinued Diana came up with the new one, which is the completely different action of the model 34, in a stock closely resembling the old gun.
We would love to see pics of them!
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Yes they are the 80s models. Love them. Have those 2 and a model25 and a model 25D coming from eBay that needs a breech seal. I just can’t figure out why the barrels are different lengths. Not been cut either. Unless they had a G smith cut nes dovetails. Don’t see that happening. I have 3 old Ben’s and Some Gamo Magnums and a few others but I am partial to my oldies and can care less about everything else.
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I’m trying to get more models slowly but surely. When Gamos and other Magnum models got popular years back I had a Tim the Tool Man Taylor moment and wanted latest
And greatest and more FPS. So I thought…. I use all my oldies so frequently for many things and it just makes me feel warm and fuzzy honestly. I’m 47 and grey and it makes me happy. Heck my kids have fun doin it too.
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I'm still confused whether we're talkin' the original "through-bolt" 45, or the later 34-based one.
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Thanks! I'm not as familiar with the 45 as some other Diana models but - as Wadcutter said - the simple answer might be that a "carbine" version was offered at some point.
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Notice in the above advert, that the upgrade from the diopter 75 to the Elite 82 is a 70$ surcharge.
That upgrade is like 210$ in 2024 dollars, and may explain why they are so scarce?
That upgrade is like 210$ in 2024 dollars, and may explain why they are so scarce?
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I handled an 82 sight at Findlay one year and you can see the difference, it is one lovely little piece of kit.
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This is as close to a Diana 82 that I have managed to come so far.
I would like to obtain the correct Diana version as well.
I would like to obtain the correct Diana version as well.
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