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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Diana 23 was a find on Gun Broker. The finish is bad but the gun works well. This report covers: An update Step 1 Rust Step 2: To buff or not? Pits Steel wool I’m not done prepping … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Diana 23 was a find on Gun Broker. The finish is bad but the gun works well. This report covers: • An update • Today — disassembly An update I started this report back in September 2013 — 16 months … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Not as pretty as I would like. This Diana 23 has led a hard life. I’ll refinish it. Today, we’ll return to an oldie we haven’t looked at in close to 2 months — the Diana 23. You may remember this is a … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 This Diana 23 has led a hard life. Today, we’ll see how accurate the Diana model 23 is. This report was supposed to be published just before the Roanoke airgun show, but so many things popped up at the last minute and got in front … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Not as pretty as I would like. This Diana 23 has led a hard life. Today, I’ll test the Diana model 23 for power. I don’t know what to expect from this airgun, other than not to expect too much. Certainly, the velocity will be low … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier I’m going to the Roanoke airgun show this week. I’ll be on the road starting Wednesday morning, and I’m asking you veteran readers to help the new readers with their questions, as I’ll have less time on the road to devote to the blog. My wife, Edith, will more … Read more
