Thank you, I have cabinet scrapers (I draw file and raise a burr) but chemical stripper usually brings it right off and then I usually go to 220 grit. I’m at the sanding stage already.
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The Fabulous Diana 27
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Ok, Rodrigo, I got busy with the scraper, which I knew about but never really utilized for this. Works very well! The stock is coming smooth and clean and I’ve not used any sandpaper yet.
As a craftsman I know by now sometimes when you “know what you’re doing” it can be hard to stop doing what you thought was best and learn from someone else. Foolish pride! I remind myself to be humble. And listen to another man’s suggestions. And think it through. Listening to the quieter voice of wisdom in my head. Remembering that’s how I acquired the skills and maturity I possess.
Bless you sir
As a craftsman I know by now sometimes when you “know what you’re doing” it can be hard to stop doing what you thought was best and learn from someone else. Foolish pride! I remind myself to be humble. And listen to another man’s suggestions. And think it through. Listening to the quieter voice of wisdom in my head. Remembering that’s how I acquired the skills and maturity I possess.
Bless you sir
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To scrape the "blood grooves" on the fore arm I used a short piece of scrap steel rod that I raised a burr on by grinding the end on my bench grinder. Cleaned out the leftover finish nicely. Then wrapped 220 around it for finish sanding the grooves. Keeping the profile sharp.
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Good idea, that way you get a better “level” inside the groove.
It is important that all the edges of the stock remain “sharp”!
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By any chance would anyone here have a Winchester 427 rifle they would like to sell? Im lookign to buy one. Its the same Diana 27 gun but in 22cal. Hyscore 807 is another .Not sure if Diana 27s came in 22cal. But thats what I want.
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Had a 1978 Diana 27 it now resides with the grand kids would have had to fight all 3 if i tried to take it back. seen them wearing the
peerless brand as well.
peerless brand as well.
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For the record, the evergreen model 27 was made from the early 1950's up to about 1983, with variations in stocks, sights (no scope rail on early ones), breech details, trigger blades, etc., but AFAIK, all have the excellent ball-sear two-stage trigger. It might be found under any of these names:
Beeman's Original 27
Beeman 100
Condor 27 (?)*
Diana 27
Donor 27 (?)*
Gecado 27
Geco 27
Hy-Score 807
Original 27
RWS 27
Winchester 427
...and probably some I'm forgetting!
* Condor and Donor were rare names used in Europe. I don't know if these brands inclulded the model 27.
+ Hy-Score, Winchester, and RWS are the most commonly seen in the US.
+ I believe the Hy-Score and Winchester guns were exclusively in .22 cal.
+ I would guess Original (UK branding) did a fair number in .22, but that's speculation.
+ I would think most brands had some percentage in .22, but again just speculation.
Beeman's Original 27
Beeman 100
Condor 27 (?)*
Diana 27
Donor 27 (?)*
Gecado 27
Geco 27
Hy-Score 807
Original 27
RWS 27
Winchester 427
...and probably some I'm forgetting!
* Condor and Donor were rare names used in Europe. I don't know if these brands inclulded the model 27.
+ Hy-Score, Winchester, and RWS are the most commonly seen in the US.
+ I believe the Hy-Score and Winchester guns were exclusively in .22 cal.
+ I would guess Original (UK branding) did a fair number in .22, but that's speculation.
+ I would think most brands had some percentage in .22, but again just speculation.
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"Peerless" was the house brand of Stoeger's in New York. I've only ever seen the top-of-the-line Diana models 35 and 50 with that name, but I could be wrong!
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I had a Hy-Score 807 in 177 in the early 70s. It was rated at 690 fps and bought over the mail from an outdoor company that is no longer in business. I did find an old ad for one at 177.
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