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19/12/2017 23:18:47
Diana Model-27
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19/12/2017 23:19:22
Diana Model-27 - Earlier version post-WW1.
This is a very good earlier example, with no model number stamped on the cylinder and a "Diana-Luft-Gewehr" stamp on the barrel. It's in working order and still able to push pellets out at over 600fps, says owner Mike D.
With thanks to Mike for these pics:
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19/12/2017 23:20:12
Diana Model-27 - Export version of post-WW1.
The export version of this rifle (see "Millard Bros catalogue, early 1930s" in the literature etc thread).
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19/12/2017 23:23:58
Diana Model-27 - Later post-WW1.
This is a later example of this model, with the model number stamped on the cylinder. It appears to have been nickel-plated. Note the keeper screw on the trigger block cross bolt.
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19/12/2017 23:25:51
Diana Model-27 - DRP Nazi-era, 1938.
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19/12/2017 23:26:46
Diana Model-27 - Late 1930s DRP.
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19/12/2017 23:27:40
Diana Model-27 - Pre-WW1.
Note the MGR marking to the breech block.
With many thanks to Frank for these pics.
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19/12/2017 23:28:39
Diana Model-27 - "MGR"-marked
With thanks to Mark for these pics.
The rifle is in .177 cal and is 109cm long. Note the adjustable rear sight, based
on the BSA Improved Model D design. These have been seen on post-WW2 Diana mods.
This rifle could actually be a mod 37 according to the illustrations on this list
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19/12/2017 23:30:34
Diana Model-27 - Or Model-32? 11/1931.
We're not certain whether this is a model 32 or a 27 with a BSA block-type rearsight fitted. It is the right length for a model 32 but not exactly the published weight.
It has a rifled barrel.
With many thanks to Chris for supplying these excellent pics.
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19/12/2017 23:31:43
Diana Model-27E with pistol grip stock.
Here is an export model 27. It has no markings whatsoever, so perhaps was destined to be 'rebadged'in an export market?
Note the unusual BSA-style trigger guard, which is similar to one fitted to the export model 27 pictured earlier in this section.
Sadly it has been fired during cocking and has a slightly upward pointing barrel.
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19/12/2017 23:32:58
Diana Model-27 - "MGR" marked pre-WW1
Many thanks to Tomas for these pics. This lovely rifle (yes, it is rifled, not smoothbore) is 109.5cm long and weighs 2.7kg. Most of its original blued finish remains and it has the Lincoln-Jeffries-style adjustable block rear sight.
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19/12/2017 23:34:01
Diana Model-27 - DRP 01/1939.
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19/12/2017 23:34:40
Diana Model-27 - DRPa.
This is an interesting 'patents pending' example of the half-stocked DRP. Unusually, it has a metal buttplate similar to the pre-DRP rifle models.
Pics courtesy of Christopher, with thanks:
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04/04/2019 16:51:31
Engraved Diana model 27
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30/04/2019 16:49:36
Video on changing piston seal in prewar Diana mod 27
With thanks to Richard B.
Video by the author of Newtown Naughty Boy.
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15/08/2019 16:16:38
Diana mod 27 buttstock (March 1926)
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14/02/2021 17:53:35
Diana Model-27 (Milbro branded)
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28/02/2021 18:45:24
Diana Model-27 buttstock stripdown
Thanks to Steve.
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19/11/2021 19:12:03
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25/03/2023 21:06:55
Diana Model-27 buttstock stripdown
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26/06/2023 15:58:11
Diana Model-27 buttstock with custom forend
Pics copyright Holts Auctioneers.
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13/08/2023 20:45:00
Diana Model-27 cutaway (DRP 1930s, Beeman Collection)
Pics copyright Rock Island Auctions.
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02/03/2024 21:52:01
Diana Model-27 1928 (video)
With thanks to Matt and Mariana. This video is also available at Matt's YouTube channel, ptdunk.
