Arranged by product type, this book features 300 close-up photos celebrating not only the BB guns, but also the water pistols, cork guns, and accessories that were deemed essential by young marksmen. Every item is accompanied by an informative capsule history that details its design, constsruction, notable features, and an assessment of its place in Daisy history.

This book is about the story of the Daisy BB Gun, or air rifle, first introduced in 1938 and was a big hit. The Daisy “Red Ryder” BB Gun was fashioned after the firearm used in the cartoon series of the same name way back when. This BB Gun was hugely popular with youths in American and around the world. The 1950s and 1960s saw the most sales which were huge and were the golden years for the product. The Daisy BB Gun line of air rifles can still be purchased today. as the intention for this BB Gun/air rifle is for target practice only. As of this writing, at Walmart they sell for $29.98. The intention for the BB Gun/air-rifle is for target practice only. It’s great for beginners who want to learn how to shoot. The book takes a look at all aspects of the Daisy BB Gun, including how it came to be, how was it designed, it’s components broken down and examined, the history of the Daisy Gun Manufacturing Company, operating the BB gun, target practice, gun safety, and it also includes discussion of the impacts on society, and the future of BB guns like the Daisy “Red Ryder,” BB Gun.

Few brand names in American history enjoy the same instant recognition as Daisy. Since 1888, children and adults alike, have considered the name synonymous with BB guns. Inexplicably, this highly designed look back at the first 100 years of Daisy BB rifles and pistols, toy and cork guns, accessories, packaging, and period advertising and literature is the book of its kind to examine the history of this legend, let alone in such a stylish fashion. Flash back to the days of your youth and recall fond memories of your Daisy. Daisy Air Rifles and BB Guns looks back fondly on the first 100 years of Daisy BB rifles and pistols, toy and cork guns, accessories, packaging, period advertising and literature. Wacky ads and catalogs conjure grins of pure nostalgia as chapters reveal how Daisy used a combination of savvy business sense and quality products to dominate the market.