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VINTAGE RWS MODEL 45 DIANA AIR RIFLE .177 CALIBER 850 FPS
Guns International #: 100876541 Seller's Inventory #: 66166
Category: RWS Air Guns - Air Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Elk County Ammo and Arms
Company: Elk County Ammo and Arms
Member Since: 5/10/11
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15857
Country: United States
Phone: (814) 834-9451
Fax: (844) 553-1123
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 3122
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping cost is a flat rate of $39.99. (some very large firearms (example Barrett .50 BMGs) may cost extra to ship) All firearms must be either shipped to a dealer in your state or picked up at our retail store in Saint Marys, PA. The buyer assumes the responsibility for transfer fees or background check fees that the receiving dealer will charge. It is also the buyer's responsibility to insure that the dealer will accept the firearm(s). We encourage that the buyer contact the dealer before we transfer the gun to them for pick-up to insure that there are no problems with your transfer. If the dealer refuses to accept delivery of your firearm, you will be responsible for shipping charges to recover the firearm and reship it to a dealer that is willing to receive it.
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Description:
This air rifle was taken on trade through our retail store. It is great condition overall and has been test fired to ensure it still functions. Bluing is excellent and there are very few marks on the wood stock. There does however appear to be a coat of polyurethane or lacquer that was applied to the stock at some point. Pictures are of exactly what you will receive!
Manufacturer: RWS (Made in Germany)
Model: 45
Date of Manufacture: March 1981
Action Type: Break-Barrel
Caliber: .177
Advertised Max Velocity: 850 FPS
Grooved 11mm Receiver for Rings or Bases
THIS RIFLE HAS BEEN FUNCTION TESTED, HOWEVER IT HAS NOT BEEN CHRONOGRAPHED AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE ADVERTISED VELOCITIES.
In 1978, the airgun world was at the beginning of a velocity revolution. Diana (this was before RWS became a major distributor of the line) had their model 35, a large break-barrel they advertised as shooting 725 FPS. In truth, the rifle barely made 675. By the end of that year in order to reach the 800 FPS mark the Model 45 was released. The basic rifle got 790 FPS in .177 and could be tuned to deliver 845-860.
The 45 was a departure from Diana styling in a number of important ways. The trigger was the first modular trigger their sporting air rifles had. This trigger was Diana’s first unitized trigger system. It was very adjustable for its day. Another design element was the introduction of a long-stroke piston. That’s where the 45’s power came from. The rifle was also very large and had a more Western-style stock. By today’s standards, it looks normal, but compared to the other air rifles available in 1978, it looked like a Weatherby among a bunch of military Enfields. Diana retained their famous ball-bearing barrel-locking detent. That feature was so popular that Feinwerkbau had copied it on their 124. It made the gun open much easier than a similar rifle with a traditional chisel detent.
Shipping to the lower 48 only,
Shipping $30.00
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SOLD