I went out to my favorite places today looking for air guns.I stumbled onto a old HY-SCORE 808 .177 Pellet or BB.I have looked all over it for a serial number even under the fore stock and I guess it does not have one.I swapped a pocket knife and $25 for it so I guess I didn't do to bad.(well at least i am happy and thats what counts)
Its still got a lot of power!I found out the hard way.When I got it home I loaded the transfer port with some 20W non detergent motor oil and let it set/soak for a couple of hours.Then I just had to cock and fire the old girl to see if she still had anything left in her.Sh%#t now I got a 4" oil spot on the ceiling above the chair I was sitting in!!! LOL.
It needs a trigger guard but other than that everythings there and she's in fine shape for her age(I had to recrown it ).I'll do some posting for a original Trigger guard but in the mean time I can fab one up if I can find some pictures of what they looked like.It don't look like it would be to hard to make a copy.
I'd like a little advice on restoring her or leaving it the way it is.If I restore her I know she will never be the same.Maybe beautiful but on the other hand she will loose her original look and appeal.I will take you guys opinion as to what I should do with this matter.
All suggestions will be taken to heart as many of you know a lot more than me about old Diana's.I do not want to screw up this rifle by any means!
I have heard it is the same rifle as a Diana 25???
It was made by Mayer and Grammelspacher which is now RWS or
Diana.Durning the 50's and early 60"s they made them for HY-SCORE.That is all the info I have on it for now.Its killing me to shoot her but its dark and cold out now,and I think the oil will work a little better given time to soak into the seal.
If any of you have any information about these rifles or you know of a place I might find a trigger guard/info could you please share this with me I would sure appericate it.

Happy as heck
BBGun Bob
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Springers are Neat! One Shot One Bullseye!

Don't know much about them. They aren't as popular as the 25,27,35 series.

 That's exactlly right!

 A boy's rifle, very popular as one's first real springer. Presed steel but WAY better than a Daisy cause it can shoot both lead balls and Diabolo Pellets.

 Parts still available if ya look around the net.

 Old HY Scores are neat! Steve Lazlo (Mr. Hy Score) didn't just import Diana's. He also brought Hammeri's Gamo's CZ's and others in. Many manufactures. I still get suprised by his manufacturer/ contract lists as I learn about them.

 Fun shooters!

 ZVP