A ‘DIANA MODEL 16’ .177 Air Rifle. AI 727. A ‘DIANA MODEL 16’ .177 Air Rifle. AI 727. .177 Air Rifles

This Diana Model 16 is marked ‘Made in Great Britain’ with the Diana trademark on the cylinder (which later changed to British Made), these were made by Millard Bros Ltd in Motherwell, Lanarkshire between the late 1940's and 1974, it's marking indicates it was from the earlier period of manufacture, it has retained most of its original blued finish, with some minor rust speckling on the barrel which has the correct V blade sights. The stock has retained most of its varnished finish and is relatively mark free; it bears no visible serial number. The rifle cocks, loads and fires with a nice tight action. The stock has a chequered grip and has the odd age related mark. Weighing 1.2kg and 82 ½ cm in length (firing at 0.75 ft/lbs) it was clearly aimed at the ‘Childs first gun’ market. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. AI 727.