please see these photos...my diana 52 had a broken sidelever which i got locally made long ago...but the sidelever doesn't lock at all...though the gun cocks.i have tried adjusting the length of the adjustable rod to the max but even then it doesnt lock.any one who can tell me whats the correct size of this rod...might be the local gunsmith made it shorter..Im in India.
please see these photos...my diana 52 had a broken sidelever which i got locally made long ago...but the sidelever doesn't lock at all...though the gun cocks.i have tried adjusting the length of the adjustable rod to the max but even then it doesnt lock.any one who can tell me whats the correct size of this rod...might be the local gunsmith made it shorter..Im in India.
Is the 52 lever a weak link? Would like to know for if I ever come upon one.
Number one thing, make sure the breech seal is still in and not too beat up.
When it's right, that rod has to bow slightly and cam over to keep the lever closed under tension. So it has to be the right length exactly, but also needs to be springy. If it's too stiff, it won't bend enough to stay closed. Look around and try to find an original if possible.
If you have to make one, a piece of spring steel would be best.
It's been a long time since I had one in front of me, and I don't have any measurements, sorry.
You might could email Hector and see if he has any dimensions for you, or know where you could order one. He posts here as well.
Hi..just came across this post of mine.the issue was resolved by me very soon after this post...couldnt update this post then ...i was fitting the rod incorrectly.the diana is working perfectly
