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Daisy 1938 Red Ryder BB gun

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The legendary Daisy Red Ryder bb gun! America's favorite air powered bb rifle since 1949, the first year it sold over a million units. Designed with young shooters in mind, the 1938 model bb gun is made with a wood stock and forearm that are sized just right for the younger shooter.

With a capacity of 650 BBs, you'll be shooting all day long! The front blade and ramp sight and adjustable open rear sight make this rife a breeze to learn accuracy and shooting techniques. The stamped metal receiver and synthetic cocking lever provide a smooth action for easy handling. And it now includes the revolutionary LASSO Mount that adds an 11mm Dovetail rail onto this classic rifle. Once fitted, you can easily add a small scope, and keep your targets nice and close.

The Daisy 1938 Red Ryder BB gun uses standard BBs (.177) and is perfect for plinking, shooting paper targets, and for training new shooters. Have fun shooting targets up to 5 meters (16.5 feet) away, but don't forget to wear safety glasses and remove pets from the area. BBs ricochet in unpredictable ways, and it's best to take precautions to prevent injuries. Never shoot BBs at hard objects or water.

The Daisy Red Ryder BB gun shoots up to 350 feet per second. Since it's a lever action spring bb gun, it only requires BBs to operate. Have fun shooting targets all day, and take turns practicing your accuracy.

Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun Features:
  • Lever action spring BB rifle
  • Easy to shoot
  • Lightweight
  • Durable
  • Suitable for ages 10 and up (with adult supervision)
  • 650 BB capacity
  • Shoots targets up to 5 meters (16.5 feet) away
  • Solid wood engraved stock sized right for young shooters
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Specifications

Brand
Daisy
Caliber
.177 (4.5mm)
Max Velocity
350 fps
Suggested for
Plinking/Fun
Powerplant
Spring-piston
Loudness
1-Low
Weight
2.2 lbs
Function
Repeater
Action
Lever-action
Scopeable
No
Front Sights
Blade & Ramp
Rear Sights
Adjustable
Safety
Manual
Trigger
Single-stage
Trigger Pull
8.0 lbs
Barrel
Smooth bore
Barrel Length
10.85"
Overall Length
35.4"
Capacity
650 round(s)
Cocking Effort
18 lbs
Buttplate
None
Ammunition
5.1gr

Ballistic & Conversion Calcs

The Daisy Red Ryder bb guns both youth and adult leaning on a tree

Daisy, founded in 1886, is an iconic American air gun manufacturer renowned for its commitment to quality and safety. Their flagship product, the Red Ryder BB gun, introduced in 1940 and branded after a much-loved comic strip character, has become a cultural phenomenon (featured in popular movies) and a beloved tool for teaching marksmanship and gun safety (often gifted at holidays).

With its classic lever-action design, wood stock, and 350 fps velocity, the Red Ryder offers a perfect balance of nostalgia and functionality. Daisy's longstanding dedication to youth shooting education and their 80-year history of producing reliable, affordable air guns have solidified their position as a trusted leader in the industry.
 

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Closeup of Red Ryder s engraved stock

The iconic Red Ryder engraving on the stock of the Daisy BB gun not only adds a touch of authenticity and nostalgia but also enhances the user's connection to the rich legacy of this classic American air rifle. This distinctive feature boosts the gun's appeal and collectibility.

Red Ryder lasso loop and lever action

The Red Ryder's spring-powered system delivers consistent 350 fps velocity without the need for CO2 cartridges or pumping. This reliable, low-maintenance mechanism ensures smooth operation and cost-effective shooting, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Dad and son shooting Red Ryders together

The Red Ryder's generous 650-BB capacity means less frequent reloading and more time shooting. This high-volume reservoir allows for extended plinking sessions, making it perfect for all-day target practice or casual backyard fun without constant interruptions.

Daisy Red Ryder kit with scope  bbs  targets  and carry case

For shoppers needing more gear, the exclusive Daisy Red Ryder Scope Kit from Pyramyd AIR, offers an enhanced shooting experience for novice and seasoned air gun enthusiasts. This comprehensive package includes the iconic Red Ryder BB gun, a patented LASSO scope mount, a Daisy 4x15 scope, a rifle sleeve, 4,000 BBs, and a target. The LASSO mount lets users easily attach a scope to their Red Ryder, improving accuracy and extending the rifle's versatility. With its large BB capacity and classic lever-action design, this kit provides everything needed for hours of safe, enjoyable target practice and plinking.

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Simple to operate, high magazine capacity, rugged like Kalashnikov, and when I pick it up and go outside it makes me feel like Christmas.

Can't think of anything.

Just came in from reducing the invasive species population, lizards. The Red Ryder does quite well at 5 yards and a yard or two more. What's that you say? I am an invasive species also? Well yes...but there can be only one.

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Can shoot all day on one fill. Well made good looking. My gun is more accurate than as described, I hit cans at 10 yards consistently and a 20oz coke bottle at 14 yards (60%). I have the scoped version, it is easy to zero and it holds adjustments well. The trigger is stiff but the pull is consistent with a clean break.

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If you hold the gun wrong while cocking (look at the manual) a BB will not chamber. Have fun.

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Well built and simple to use.

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Great for teaching gun safety and techniques to my grandson

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I love this gun! It is reliable, repeatable, quiet, light, easy to cock, and it holds over 600 BBs. It is perfect for an 8 year old to learn shooting basics - and for adults to scare unwanted critters out of the garden. Everyone should have one.

I would change the advertised speed. The spec says 350 fps but mine is not even close. After putting 600 shots through it and lubricating per recommendations, the best I can get is slightly over 300 fps with standard 5.1 grain Daisy BBs, when measured through my chronograph. That is actually plenty fast for the uses mentioned above. (From what i calculate the only way that gun will shoot at 350 fps is if it is using BBs that only weigh 3.5 grains. As far as i know they don't exist .) The inflated speed is only reason i did not give it a 5 rating.

There is no way you will get 350 fps. Figure on 300 fps. If you maintain it properly you will be passing this down to your grandchildren.

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If you’re into shooting this is a great beginner

Accurate and low power in case of mistakes learning

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Wow! This is so much fun. Bought it for my 9 y/o daughter and she loves it. No CO2, holds plenty of rounds, easy to load, and viciously accurate. Can't attest to reliability because we've only had it for a month but have put around 300 rds with no problems.

Nothing.

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Fun low power plinking toy. Movie nostalgia

Adjustable sights- mine shoots a soda can to the right and sights can't be adjusted Safety in mine broje

You'll shoot your eye out

Dean Jun 20, 2023

try having a few buddies and beers ,drink your beers then after 3 7 pour slowly beer on cardboard ald let it get absored into the cardboard till you have a wet spot about 10 " big , then put it on the ground 4-5 ft away and enjoy more beers soon flys will get the scent and you can kill flys as long as you want at 5' this gun is a tack driver

Paul Oct 26, 2021

NOT a toy !!!!!!!!

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Just what I was looking for.....

nothing....

not that I can think of...

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we like that it is real metal and wood

the ring is in a bad place for a lefty

granpa can build a shorter stock to fit a younger kld

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