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Old 08-08-2022, 07:28 PM
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Default Winchester model 427 air rifle

I bought one probably 3 years ago along with some other items.
I really hadn’t paid much attention to it…just been sitting in the safe.
What I can find on the google search is that these were produced in Germany by a company called Diana.
Barrel stamped left rear 05 70 which I assume is the mfg. date.
.22 caliber pellet.
Are there others that have owned or shot these in their youth?
What would be the value of this rifle should I decide to walk around a gun show with.

Thanks in advance for any and all info provided.

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That's a re-badged Diana M27. It's internal leather seal would be dried-out and rotted by now. Plus, the lubes would all have turned to crust. It's harmful to fire it that way. At a minimum, it's seal will need to be replaced, and there are likely synthetic ones made for it now. Plus, fresh grease/lubes.

So, anyone who KNOWS quality airguns will likely be around a hundred, max, knowing the time-effort-cost involved. Novices would likely be around a hundred knowing that German-made is better than any of the numerous China-made rifles you will find at that similar price-point.
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