C1956 Diana Model 2 ‘GAT’ .177 Air Pistol. AI 677. C1956 Diana Model 2 ‘GAT’ .177 Air Pistol. AI 677. .177 Air Pistols

Maker ‘Diana’, Millard Bros, Motherwell Lanarkshire Scotland. This is identical to the pre-war German Diana Mod 2 but is post-war seen advertised in 1956 and 1963. This example is stamped ‘MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN’ so has been made post war. The top of the cylinder is stamped with the ‘Huntress’ trademark and ‘DIANA MOD 2 MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN’. It has a wooden stock fixed to the action by two brass pins. The metalwork has been polished and is only showing minor signs of age related wear. The wooden grip is undamaged and has a used patina. A nice collectors piece. See ‘A Collectors Guide to Air pistols 3rd Edition’ By Dennis E. Hiller pages 53, 56 & 60. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a post 1939 air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act regarding sale and delivery of this item apply. AI 677.