[Craig T]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Thanks she's in great shape for her age and has sentimental value because my dad bought it for me from the gun shop his dad used to frequent. Mine is not a side-cocker it's the type that the barrel folds to set the spring mechanism. Definitely way over built for an air rifle but I guess that's why it has lasted this long.

I just love guns that have soul. It doesn't matter if it's a .177 air gun, WWI 1911, or a 44-90 Hi-Wall. Nobody can tell you a gun has soul, you just know it when you see it. Purchased by your father 47 years ago on a trip to see your last living grandfather…That rifle has got it.

I don't think the new AR's or "black guns" will ever have it, no matter how old they (we) get.

P.S. I think the Diana side-cockers came about in the early 80's.