Diana 820

BM · Post by BM » Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:46 pm

I hear a lot of rumours about the Diana 820 barrels. It seems to be that Christian Klees used this brand for his 600 score in Atlanta 1996.
My question is; does anybody have information about this rifle? I'm interested in buying one but I don't know enough about it to take the challenge.

Please help me, any information would be appreciated! Thanks!

ADC 59 · Post by **ADC 59** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:18 pm

BM:
I have little information. I've seen a picture of the Diana 820 standard rifle and it looked to be in a stock similar to the Diana 100 air rifle. A free rifle version was also manufactured. I believe Sylvia Sperber used a Diana 820 (barreled action at least) to win the Women's 3 position in Seoul (1988).
Alan Carey

BM · Post by BM » Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:19 pm

Thanks ADC 59! I also just found out that she won that medal with a Diana 820 barrel BUT with an Anschutz 'sportsstock'. I also heard that the action and trigger of the rifle was from an Anschutz (replacedment of the Diana) but I don't know for sure.

Any other/extra information would really be appreciated!

If you have any digital files/photo's don't hesitate to PM me!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:26 am

I belive that Mike Babb, a British International, used a Diana for many years. This was with the factory stock and trigger, but later re-barreled. He has had some success with it at International and bRitish domestic level, the British national record was set with by Mike with his Diana.

crossshot · Post by **crossshot** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:39 pm

I can take a few pics of my 820 and email them over if that is of any help. The only info I have with the rifle is a sheet showing the trigger detail and adjustment.