Sold, pending funds.
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For sale here is a 4 year old Diana 56TH.
It has only probably 600 rounds through it; I just don't shoot it enough.
I'll include the Leapers/UTG fixed drooper mount that hooks over the factory scope rail and also a fancier one with adjustable droop angle that I couldn't get to hold still. The best scope for this is a longer eye relief scope, since it has to be mounted further forward. The fancier one is pictured. The Leapers/UTG one, you can find at Pyramyd by searching on 'scope mount diana 48'.
Its very accurate; shoots (almost) like a PCP. Makes that big noise that magnum springers do, but no recoil is felt to the shooter. It has the upgraded thumbhole stock, compared to the 48, 52 and 54.
I see these are going for $700 new now, so this represents $150 savings for a nearly new rifle.
If you want a good scope to go with it, I'll include the Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 AO scope that I bought for it for $200. I wanted something not too big and heavy, as that would contribute to the recoil it absorbs, but with enough magnification to be able to take advantage of this gun's power, and enough eye relief that it can be shot comfortably. Shown on it is a UTG 3-12x40, for reference.
Cocking effort feels like less than a similar powered break-barrel, and the overall length isn't as long. (since the barrel isn't also a cocking lever) It has a bit of extra mechanical advantage, since the cocking lever moves through almost 180°. Also, of course, it has an inherent accuracy advantage, since the barrel is fixed.
The only flaws are minor surface spotting in some areas, and a minor crack in the plastic sliding part of the moving butt plate. (cosmetic, see photos below) Related to that: here's a Pro Tip: Don't extend down the adjustable butt plate, then rest it on something solid when cocking
I would consider a good-shooting FWB300 or a high quality mid-powered .177 springer (Beeman R9, HW95 or similar) in trade.
I'm on the Yellow's BOI several times with good feedback.
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For sale here is a 4 year old Diana 56TH.
It has only probably 600 rounds through it; I just don't shoot it enough.
I'll include the Leapers/UTG fixed drooper mount that hooks over the factory scope rail and also a fancier one with adjustable droop angle that I couldn't get to hold still. The best scope for this is a longer eye relief scope, since it has to be mounted further forward. The fancier one is pictured. The Leapers/UTG one, you can find at Pyramyd by searching on 'scope mount diana 48'.
Its very accurate; shoots (almost) like a PCP. Makes that big noise that magnum springers do, but no recoil is felt to the shooter. It has the upgraded thumbhole stock, compared to the 48, 52 and 54.
I see these are going for $700 new now, so this represents $150 savings for a nearly new rifle.
If you want a good scope to go with it, I'll include the Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 AO scope that I bought for it for $200. I wanted something not too big and heavy, as that would contribute to the recoil it absorbs, but with enough magnification to be able to take advantage of this gun's power, and enough eye relief that it can be shot comfortably. Shown on it is a UTG 3-12x40, for reference.
Cocking effort feels like less than a similar powered break-barrel, and the overall length isn't as long. (since the barrel isn't also a cocking lever) It has a bit of extra mechanical advantage, since the cocking lever moves through almost 180°. Also, of course, it has an inherent accuracy advantage, since the barrel is fixed.
The only flaws are minor surface spotting in some areas, and a minor crack in the plastic sliding part of the moving butt plate. (cosmetic, see photos below) Related to that: here's a Pro Tip: Don't extend down the adjustable butt plate, then rest it on something solid when cocking
I would consider a good-shooting FWB300 or a high quality mid-powered .177 springer (Beeman R9, HW95 or similar) in trade.
I'm on the Yellow's BOI several times with good feedback.
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