A RARE .22 BRITISH DIANA G55 UNDER-LEVER AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 550018, circa 1959-60, with 17 1/2in. blued barrel, tunnel fore-sight, plastic rear-sight of similar form to the Model 4 air-pistol, automatic loading tap, blued air-chamber with diminutive applied rail for a telescopic sight, beech three-quarter stock with five narrow grooves to each side of the fore-end, alloy trigger and concealed push-button release underlever, much finish remaining and generally collector's external condition (stock cross-bolt nut replaced).

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