Daisy Air Rifles And Bb Guns

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.

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.

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.

In the late 19th century, the Rockwellian city of Plymouth, Michigan, became the breeding ground for competitive air-rifle companies, putting this still-thriving suburban Detroit community on the map. Plymouth's Air Rifle Industry hones in on the three air-rifle companies and the spin-off .22-caliber rifle company that dominated the Plymouth landscape for years. William "Philip" Markham and his company, the Markham Air Rifle Company, first received an air-rifle patent in 1887. The Plymouth Iron Windmill Company entered the competition in 1888, when founder Clarence Hamilton introduced his prototype to the board of directors. After firing the rifle, general manager Lewis Cass Hough declared, "Boy, that's a Daisy," and the Daisy air rifle was born; the company was renamed in 1895. The Plymouth Air Rifle Company opened in 1888 and ceased to exist after its building burned in 1894. Hamilton went on to develop a .22-caliber rifle and started the Hamilton Manufacturing Company in 1898. The rifle era ended when the last of the competitors, Daisy, moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in 1958.

This revised 5th Edition, now expanded to over 400 pages in a larger 8 x 11 in. format, contains over twice as much information as previous editions. Featured in this 5th Edition are hundreds of digital images for most popular makes and models, making identification much easier. The Blue Book of Airguns contains both up-to-date 2005 airguns pricing information and detailed technical data on both todays high tech offerings and older, discontinued models. This includes domestic, foreign, and military airguns, modern commemoratives, and major trademark antiques! Also included are some valuable editorials by Dr. Robert Beeman and noted airgun journalist Tom Gaylord, as well as an extensive pictorial glossary. The 5th Edition Blue Book of Airguns contains more useful and up-to-date information than any other single airgun publication.

This book is devoted to a whole series of useful firearms, beginning with the well-known .22 Long Rifle. The venerable “twenty-two” hosts a wide array of interesting loads, including some ultra-quiet choices and fairly nasty high-speed rounds. Even hotter rimfire calibers include the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, plus three small-bore derivatives: the .17 Mach II, .17 Hornady Rimfire Magnum, and Winchester’s high velocity .17 Super Magnum. Careful shopping can provide us with a useful rimfire (or maybe even two) with which to quietly harvest small game or eliminate pests. An economical .22 LR firearm can also serve as a great high-powered rifle trainer if similar function is considered. In a pinch, it might even work for self-defense. The rimfires can’t do everything, but they can do a lot once fully understood. One trait is easy to overlook until you start shooting. They’re lots of fun! This book will lead the way from beginning to end.