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Diana 820 Barrel question?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:59 am
by kanoradodave
Can anyone tell me if the barrels are threaded or glued in at the factory?
I purchased one with several bad spots in the barrel. Sent a email to Diana but since ownership changed they didn't even bother with a reply. Anyone have first hand knowledge of rebarreling one of these?
Any recommendations on a gunsmith who would have knowledge of one of these? I believe they are fairly rare.

Re: Diana 820 Barrel question?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:08 pm
by pfiori
Based on my recollection of one that I had, the barrel is more than likely pressed and pinned in. Look carefully for one or 2 pins thru the receiver in the tenon area. The pins may not be clearly visible if they were polished over before bluing.