Hello,
Got the 10m bug after hearing all the great stuff about the FWB 300's from ol' Joe Rhea (yeah its his fault). As a result I started doing some research into the 10m springer platforms from the late 60's thru early 80's. That these guns are "classics" is an under statement. Workmanship, accuracy, recoil management, looks, etc. Its all there. A lost art maybe???
With that said I set my sights on the Diana GISS platform either in a model 65 or 75. I did have a small stipulation that it needed to be LH stocked. I knew this would somewhat limit my selection but you never know. I got lucky and came upon this LH GECADO 65 from 4/68. Wow. Owner thought the stock was custom and it may be but the gun and stock are both in great shape. He took really good care of it over the years! Thank you sir! (Gecado was a brand mainly sold in the commonwealth. This one was liberated from Canada).
Everything was well preserved with minimal handling marks for its age and the GISS system looked to be well lubricated and fresh still. I was told it was resealed and serviced in the late 90's? Shooting 5.56gr H and N Field Target Greens at 620fps. No recoil or jump at all. I also have an FWB 300 L which, during firing, moves a bit more than this system. The GISS literally shoots like a PCP and drills them on top of each other at 13yds (note the barrel lock) and the trigger is very very good. It came with the original dioptor rear sight but my eyes prefer a scope. Mounted is a Hawke Vantage 4-12 AO. Enjoy the pics:
Regards,
Dan
Got the 10m bug after hearing all the great stuff about the FWB 300's from ol' Joe Rhea (yeah its his fault). As a result I started doing some research into the 10m springer platforms from the late 60's thru early 80's. That these guns are "classics" is an under statement. Workmanship, accuracy, recoil management, looks, etc. Its all there. A lost art maybe???
With that said I set my sights on the Diana GISS platform either in a model 65 or 75. I did have a small stipulation that it needed to be LH stocked. I knew this would somewhat limit my selection but you never know. I got lucky and came upon this LH GECADO 65 from 4/68. Wow. Owner thought the stock was custom and it may be but the gun and stock are both in great shape. He took really good care of it over the years! Thank you sir! (Gecado was a brand mainly sold in the commonwealth. This one was liberated from Canada).
Everything was well preserved with minimal handling marks for its age and the GISS system looked to be well lubricated and fresh still. I was told it was resealed and serviced in the late 90's? Shooting 5.56gr H and N Field Target Greens at 620fps. No recoil or jump at all. I also have an FWB 300 L which, during firing, moves a bit more than this system. The GISS literally shoots like a PCP and drills them on top of each other at 13yds (note the barrel lock) and the trigger is very very good. It came with the original dioptor rear sight but my eyes prefer a scope. Mounted is a Hawke Vantage 4-12 AO. Enjoy the pics:
Regards,
Dan
