Picked up an older Diana at the weekend gun show.
No serial numbers. The Diana godess on it, no model number.
Break barrel but no forearm - has exposed linkage.
Looks a lot like a Lincoln Jeffries at first sight.
.177, barrel marked Diana - Luft - Gewehr.
Screw with lock nut in front of trigger to adjust sear enagement. Steel butt plate. 42 inches long. 18 3/4 inch barrel measured to the break, 15 inches to the hinge.
Just shot a half dozen shots, I'm impressed with the accuracy.
Anyone know what model this would be, aprox. age?

The dimensions sound like a "Millita"-style model 27 of prewar vintage. Look under the breech block for the date stamp--i.e. it is hidden by the cocking link except when the barrel is broken down.

Can you post a picture?

Thanks Mike and Don.
Found the date stamp - 7 27.
Very cool. 75 years old.
I'll chrony it and get some pictures and post the info.
The same guy had one almost identical with no markings in .22. I'll have to take another look at it, I'm enjoying this one so much.
Thanks again.

Hi!
I have a Diana Mod.16
DIANA Mod. 16 BRITISH MADE it stands in the inscription and there is a Godess holding an airgun above.
I dont know how old it is?
And i wonder if its rare or have any value?
Cant find any numbers on it.
Can someone please help me with this?
It looks very old.
Thanks
Vicky78swe

I'm sure that's what you acquired - I've had one dated 1925, another 1932 and they likely were made up to the war. Many, but not all, are marked 'Luftgewehr' atop the barrel (my '32 has an unmarked round bbl)- quite a few show up for an old gun, and they tend to be enjoyable, accurate shooters even with light weight, low power and open sights...enjoy!

Diana Godess markings came AFTER WW 2.

Kjell, with all due respect that is not correct. This famous trademark was well-known in pre-war days.

I have a "Millita" style model 27, dated "9.26" (i.e. September 1926), a full-stocked model 27 with Nazi "DRP" markings, and two pre-war model 35 actions, one of them stamped "1.31". ALL have the goddess in all her glory. The first-mentioned is pictured below.

I have one like this. The serial number is 55, but I cannot see a date of manufacture. Where does it appear on yours ?

Nabil, it is on the top side of the cocking link. You have to cock the gun to see it--it is of course hidden when the action is closed.

Mine does not have a serial number or any inspection stamps that I have been able to find.

I found in the attic a Diana - Luft - Gewehr.
Screw with lock nut in front of trigger to adjust sear enagement. Steel butt plate. 42 inches long. 18 3/4 inch barrel measured to the break, 15 inches to the hinge.

Marked 1025

Is this a valued item?

Sounds to me like you have one of the 1920's - 30's guns; yes they have value because of their solid construction and build quality, maybe a little historical nostalgia as well. These things also typically shoot extremely well for plinking purposes.

Thanks Don,

With 3 pair of my reading glasses I see it is actually marked 10.25. It seems to cock and fire very well (without ammo). I have no idea even what ammo it takes or where to get some?

It has a little spotted rust, but overall is in amazing condition. What should I put on it?

It was almost tossed out during the attic clean-up!

Any care information would be appreciated.

Bob

Well, the usual suggestion for rust spots is to GENTLY use 0000 steel wool with oil lubrication and patience. It will shoot either .177 (most likely) or .22 cal pellets, ordinary ones are fine. It would be a good idea to disassemble it, make sure the piston seal (leather cup washer) is intact (soak it with neatsfoot or silicone oil), and the spring isn't too mangled, clean everything and lube. It's not a good idea to dry-fire spring guns - without pellet resistance, the piston assembly smashes against the end of the cylinder which can mangle the innards.

Have fun and watch out or you'll get hooked!