You'd think so, you'd also think the company that makes the rifle would have a few on hand LOL
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RWS Installed Vortek Piston Seal On My RWS Model 34
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I had the same problem, I did not want to wait to find a e/c clip so I went to out local Ace Hardware store with the pin in hand. The store employee helped me find the right size clip of which I bought a few extras as a just in case.
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Air gun brands and parts are funny...
Lucky I still got 2 old family run hardware store that got stuff. Not like most that's no different then what Wal Mart offers at a higher price ..lol
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I found an e clip at Tractor supply that fits the pin groove, installing the clip is similar to inspecting hundreds of tiny airgun pellets, sofar no cigar installing it
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I use needle nose pliers one jaw on the pin/post and one on the clip and squeeze carefully. Some times it may take a try or 2 (gurrr) . Make sure the pin grove is above the base ( if tight clearance can be a fight) . Check grove size with clip thickness or check to see if the clip fits well on the pin off / outside the part.
There's a tool for installing them , but I never used one .
Maybe check YouTube vids on any tips that could be used or help
There's a tool for installing them , but I never used one .
Maybe check YouTube vids on any tips that could be used or help
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Oh yeah, it can be a challenge. I use 2 small pocket screw drivers and a flashlight. A little swearing helps!
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LoL, true some make you dig deep in to the idea box to snap one on . Especially the tiny ones ..
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The company that makes the rifle isn’t affiliated with the US division anymore. Umarex does still have some parts but you’ll have to call or email. The new North American rep is Blue Line or something? And it’s a Diana rifle. Not made by RWS any more than Beeman is made by Beeman. If you need parts and can’t find in US you can usually fine what you need in the UK. Glad you got it up and running again.
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I know Diana made my rifle but the rifle says RWS so I add that hopefully to identify its age incase that matters
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I believe those clips are either 3 or 4 mm, it is measured by the dia of the groove they snap into. As far as your grease, that will probably fling off quickly if you put very much on it. I use the really sticky stuff from the old days, but nowadays everyone says it doesn't work, always has for me for the past 40 years.
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I replaced the 3/16" clip with one of the metric clips, it seems to fit much better, the other one was backing out some. The metric clip is staying put so far.
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That would give it a broad age range LOL. The age could matter but mostly if you’re working on the trigger or if you needed a new piston. Your date is on left rear of receiver. If it’s a T05 or T06 trigger gun it should say so on top of receiver. If it doesn’t say anything it’s T01. And yes, those pins and clips will be metric.I know Diana made my rifle but the rifle says RWS so I add that hopefully to identify its age incase that matters
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Wow I just looked at the date on the receiver and and my rifle was made in October of 1999. There is no trigger designation on the top of the receiver, just RWS, the Diana girl and Diana model 34 with a flatnosed pellet up by the breech.
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Octoberfest time rifle.. well you know when the beers flowing and the omm pa pa bands are playing your getting the best in German manufacturing skills and quality.
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This rifle has been great, I wish they still made them like thisOctoberfest time rifle.. well you know when the beers flowing and the omm pa pa bands are playing your getting the best in German manufacturing skills and quality.
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