I have a diana model 22 in 177. Don’t know when made but I’ve had since a young lad I’m 74 now it has a rifled brass barrel was always accurate… cheers Rob.
An excellent history of Diana, all stuff I didn’t know. I have a fondness regarding Diana air rifles, in my teens I started off shooting using my friend’s .177 while he used his new .22. Rats were the order of the day. Still enjoy using my springers 😁 Great video
I recenty bought 1909 BSA Improved Model D, the gent did me a deal when I told him I daily a 52 Morris Minor. I fully agree, these older rifles have such charm. I'm really new to this hobby, sport, but compared to my newer guns, BSA is now my firm favorite.
@@paultowns9880 Cheers Paul. In the modern era of high power scopes, PCP’s and performance springers it is easy to forget the basic fun of just picking up an old springer and just going plinking with open sights!
Good stuff. Webley mk 3, they are somehow so full of charisma. Times change, but theres still no better way to get lads outdoors than an air rifle, we were out whatever the weather roaming the fields and the old scrapyard..They were a sort of heritage, I ve read that during WW2 a tin of pellets could fetch aweeks wages, rabbits, pigeons , food.I ve just got a Sheridan Blue Streak, after 60 yeaars lusting for one.And acupboard half full of oldies(air rifles, not me mates ) awaiting love and attention. All the best Keith
@@johnseabrook1703 Yes I agree. Just sighting in the Sheridan 5mm . Tin cans at 20 yards brings the fun back for sure. Cold day, a multi pump keeps you warm ! All the best Keith
Had one of these. Also the tap loading one. This was in the days when everyone loved Rabbit. I'm not sure if mine were Webley or BSA? But looked very much the same.
It would be far better to teach the " next generation"as you call them to use binoculars and a good book and inform them of how cruel the game industry is and how it has completely ruined the biodiversity and pretend they are conservationists and to stay well clear of any weapons,now that would be a job well done.
@specdel what a nonsensical come back.which of my facts are wrong,the game industry has ruined the biodiversity or that it's cruel to end a life for fun?
@@Johnsmyth1 Well I am sorry if I was rude. What I meant was that most shooting estates have more biodiversity (especially for red listed species) than other farmland and even some nature reserves. The biggest threat to wildlife the world over is loss of habitat. David Attenborough is on record as saying that the first conservationists were the big game hunters. I’m sure I’m not selling this to you! All I can suggest is if you can read Ian Coghill’s book ‘Moorland Matters’ which gives a considered explanation.
@specdel your right your not selling it to me ,i know of Mr coghill and of the moorland association I also know of Fieldsports Britain and more importantly I know of the damage done by gamekeepers the reports put out by such organisations are biased to say the least and are aimed at the easily led,most gun wielders are addicted to what they do and will cling on to anything in favour and will not tolerate anything that goes against them to the point of self destruction,I do not consider myself a wildlife expert but many others do ,I have had many decades of studies and can tell you there is poor biodiversity on any moorland despite the picture of a curlew shown by the game industries videos and one songbird on an estate rarely has the invertebrates to feed a family please do not be brainwashed like others .
Hi, I enjoy shooting my airguns equally as much as I enjoy looking at the wildlife and being in the countryside. We are not all interested in destroying wildlife the environment or taking life. Just for your reference kindest regards Carl
Early model BSA would be the NO 1or No 2, ie: .177 or the ladies gun, and, .22 for the men ( boys 😅) I have a NO 2, made in 1919, under leaver, looks similar to that Diana but an under leaver. nice to see that rifle
I have a diana model 22 in 177. Don’t know when made but I’ve had since a young lad I’m 74 now it has a rifled brass barrel was always accurate… cheers Rob.
@@robertkibbler1564 Thanks for watching Rob. Hope you have a great Christmas and all the best for 2025 👍
An excellent history of Diana, all stuff I didn’t know.
I have a fondness regarding Diana air rifles, in my teens I started off shooting using my friend’s .177 while he used his new .22. Rats were the order of the day.
Still enjoy using my springers 😁
Great video
@@nickwebb9290 Thanks Nick. The model 27 is a cool rifle.
I recenty bought 1909 BSA Improved Model D, the gent did me a deal when I told him I daily a 52 Morris Minor. I fully agree, these older rifles have such charm. I'm really new to this hobby, sport, but compared to my newer guns, BSA is now my firm favorite.
@@alexsmall6850 Great to hear. Welcome to the sport!
That certainly looked fun. I have seen people use guns that cost thousands and not smile like you did! Great video.
@@paultowns9880 Cheers Paul. In the modern era of high power scopes, PCP’s and performance springers it is easy to forget the basic fun of just picking up an old springer and just going plinking with open sights!
I’d buy that little Diana in a heartbeat , I have several older BSA,s that I bought as work in progress & always on the lookout for such Airguns
@@Sharps.50 They are interesting and great fun. Thanks for watching 👍
Good stuff. Webley mk 3, they are somehow so full of charisma. Times change, but theres still no better way to get lads outdoors than an air rifle, we were out whatever the weather roaming the fields and the old scrapyard..They were a sort of heritage, I ve read that during WW2 a tin of pellets could fetch aweeks wages, rabbits, pigeons , food.I ve just got a Sheridan Blue Streak, after 60 yeaars lusting for one.And acupboard half full of oldies(air rifles, not me mates ) awaiting love and attention. All the best Keith
@@keithbarker-e4q cheers Keith.
Just serviced my webley mk 3, shoots beautifully, using iron sights is such fun.
@@johnseabrook1703 Yes I agree. Just sighting in the Sheridan 5mm . Tin cans at 20 yards brings the fun back for sure. Cold day, a multi pump keeps you warm !
All the best Keith
They just dont make em like that anymore mate , beautiful 👍🍻
Had one of these. Also the tap loading one. This was in the days when everyone loved Rabbit. I'm not sure if mine were Webley or BSA? But looked very much the same.
@@cheshirebowman4465 Don’t seem to be any rabbits around here any more. Shame. I love rabbit
Check out the Lincoln Jefferies, if you can find one!
@@iancourts8435 I’ll keep an eye out.
Can you use a haenel model1drp in the rare 37-39 pattern for these videos?
@@andybrown8293 Next time.
When I had the notification for this I thought it was for Garden Guns, ie 22/ 9mm no3 bore cartridge shotguns. Anyway thanks for this.
@@CliveHateley Thanks for watching!
Yes exactly what I thought!
@ sorry if it disappoints!
@@CliveHateley I enjoyed the video but perhaps don't call it 'garden guns' for the reasons stated.
Cheers.
Obviously not aware of our UK laws..
It would be far better to teach the " next generation"as you call them to use binoculars and a good book and inform them of how cruel the game industry is and how it has completely ruined the biodiversity and pretend they are conservationists and to stay well clear of any weapons,now that would be a job well done.
Complete ignorance of the facts
@specdel what a nonsensical come back.which of my facts are wrong,the game industry has ruined the biodiversity or that it's cruel to end a life for fun?
@@Johnsmyth1 Well I am sorry if I was rude. What I meant was that most shooting estates have more biodiversity (especially for red listed species) than other farmland and even some nature reserves. The biggest threat to wildlife the world over is loss of habitat. David Attenborough is on record as saying that the first conservationists were the big game hunters. I’m sure I’m not selling this to you! All I can suggest is if you can read Ian Coghill’s book ‘Moorland Matters’ which gives a considered explanation.
@specdel your right your not selling it to me ,i know of Mr coghill and of the moorland association I also know of Fieldsports Britain and more importantly I know of the damage done by gamekeepers the reports put out by such organisations are biased to say the least and are aimed at the easily led,most gun wielders are addicted to what they do and will cling on to anything in favour and will not tolerate anything that goes against them to the point of self destruction,I do not consider myself a wildlife expert but many others do ,I have had many decades of studies and can tell you there is poor biodiversity on any moorland despite the picture of a curlew shown by the game industries videos and one songbird on an estate rarely has the invertebrates to feed a family please do not be brainwashed like others .
Hi, I enjoy shooting my airguns equally as much as I enjoy looking at the wildlife and being in the countryside.
We are not all interested in destroying wildlife the environment or taking life.
Just for your reference kindest regards Carl
Early model BSA would be the NO 1or No 2, ie: .177 or the ladies gun, and, .22 for the men ( boys 😅) I have a NO 2, made in 1919, under leaver, looks similar to that Diana but an under leaver. nice to see that rifle
@@JamesMargetts-y2n I have kind of fallen in love with this rifle it puts a massive smile on my face. Thank you for watching.all the best for 2025! 👍