Doing Some Research US Divers Co.

[chuck25624]

Hello all! I am doing some research. I would like to know a bit about this US Divers Co. speargun. It belonged to my Grandfather. It's been in the attic for decades. I am neither a diver nor a spear fisher. I enjoy the water, I snorkel and I enjoy lazy day fishing. I am looking to find out a bit about this speargun's history and what it may be worth. I would like to sell it to someone who would appreciate it. I welcome any info. Thanks!

 

[Bill McIntyre]

I had two of those in the Mid 1950s. As the handle says, it's a Rene Cavalero Champion Arbalete. The US Divers mid handle may be after market but the gun was made in France. I had one with two sets of screw-in bands and one with one set. I had the mid handle on at least one of them and I don't think it was from US Divers but I wouldn't swear to that. The purpose of that handle was simply to make it easier to swing the gun against water resistance. My girlfriend is holding the gun on the left side of the photo. I'm holding an Italian spring gun, a Cressi Cernia on the right side of try photo.

If Popgun Pete sees your post, he'll be able to tell you everthing you ever wanted to know, such as engineering drawings, patent date, etc.

 

[chuck25624]

Thank you for your reply. What a great pic!

 

[cdavis]

Thank you for your reply. What a great pic!

I had one for years and beat the heck out of it. Very tough gun but not as accurate as more modern designs. Still have an unused handle acquired when I thought the handle was finally about to die. It never did. Corrosion eventually destroyed the barrel.

 

[cfberry]

I had two of those in the Mid 1950s. As the handle says, it's a Rene Cavalero Champion Arbalete. The US Divers mid handle may be after market but the gun was made in France. I had one with two sets of screw-in bands and one with one set. I had the mid handle on at least one of them and I don't think it was from US Divers but I wouldn't swear to that. The purpose of that handle was simply to make it easier to swing the gun against water resistance. My girlfriend is holding the gun on the left side of the photo. I'm holding an Italian spring gun, a Cressi Cernia on the right side of try photo.

If Popgun Pete sees your post, he'll be able to tell you everthing you ever wanted to know, such as engineering drawings, patent date, etc.

cool story!