Can't explain why this is the last springer I have. I have had several since the 1980's including Beeman R7, R8, R1, FWB 124, 300S and a few others that escape me at the moment. This Diana is adult sized, nicely finished, very good condition and certainly will demand the artillery hold to shoot. I can't see the sights worth a hoot anymore, but I do enjoy still shooting it just for fun. I think it is from 1992, and I included a picture of the date stamp.