| Daisy Red Ryder 60th Anniversary Edition (Daisy 1938B) | |
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Comments: This is the 60th anniversary edition (1998) of the most popular BB gun every made, the Daisy Red Ryder (originally the model 40 number 111). Daisy has sold more than 9 million Red Ryders since they introduced it in 1940 making it the largest selling BB gun in history. In 1940, the Red Ryder sold for $2.95. A new Red Ryder today sells for about $40. The "B" version has a relocated loading port, a plastic cocking lever. an improved safety, and retains the wood stock and forearm.
Article on BB gun mechanism by Tom Gaylord (.pdf) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Daisy Red Ryder 60th Anniversary Special Edition (1938B) Replica Of: Not a replica Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, steel BBs, 650-shot gravity feed Air Source: spring piston Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: Avanti Precision Ground BBs (5.5 gr) Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.2, 35.25 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, wood Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 9.25, steel, no Trigger Action: SA only Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 5.25 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, adjustable for elevation Velocity (fps): up to 220 Sound Level (dB): 87 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A Manufactured Dates: 1998 (60th Anniversary Edition) Condition/Manual/Box: 98%, yes, yes Serial Number: 0198-03824 |
Performance: Measurements were made on 4/13/07 at a temperature of 70 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using Avanti Precision Ground BBs (5.5 gr). The highest velocity measured was 312 fps, the lowest was 295 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 302 fps). A six shot string fired with open sights grouped at 0.67". Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image. Click here for a description of the measurement methods.
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Red Ryder Promotional Metal Sign: This sign is still for sale at the Daisy Museum. |
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