Diana 280 Classic
Mayer & Grammelspacher GmbH (Diana) · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Diana Mod. 280 Classic, Diana 280 Classic T06
Overview
The Diana 280 Classic is a German break-barrel, spring-piston air rifle manufactured by Mayer & Grammelspacher (Diana) of Rastatt, Germany. Offered in .177 (4.5mm) and .22 (5.5mm), it is a single-shot rifle cocked by breaking the barrel, driving a coiled spring and piston that compresses air to launch the pellet. The 280 Classic pairs a precisely crafted beech stock with Diana's adjustable T06 two-stage trigger, an automatic safety, and adjustable fiber-optic open sights, while a milled 11mm dovetail rail accepts a riflescope or red dot. In .177 it delivers a muzzle velocity of roughly 250 m/s with a 0.50 g pellet, making it a compact, well-balanced plinking and target rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Barrel Length | 440 mm (17.32") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16 J (12 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
- .22 Air (5.5mm) — also known as .22 caliber, 5.5mm, .22 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety
- Features: Break Barrel Cocking, Spring Piston Powerplant, T06 Two Stage Trigger, Adjustable Trigger, Fiber Optic Sights, Adjustable Rear Sight, Beech Stock, Eleven Mm Dovetail Scope Rail
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Compact, mid-weight sporter positioned in Diana's Classic line. Muzzle energy is generally around 16 J (about 11.5 ft-lbf) in unrestricted markets; sub-7.5 J versions are sold where airgun energy is legally capped. Fitted with the individually adjustable T06 trigger shared across much of Diana's spring-piston range.
Background
Diana, founded in 1890 in Rastatt, Germany, is one of the oldest airgun makers in the world. The 280 Classic continues the company's long tradition of break-barrel spring-piston sporters, combining a wooden-stocked classic look with the modern adjustable T06 trigger to serve beginners and recreational shooters alike.