DAISY MODEL VL
- .22 cal., combination airgun/firearm rifle designed to use special Daisy VL caseless ammunition. Mfg. 1968-1969.
DAISY
Daisy is one of the oldest and largest airgun manufacturers in the world, and for more than a century has produced some of the most coveted air rifles of all time. Vintage Daisy air rifles from the late 1880s can command prices up to $10,000. Daisy is also the maker of the famous Daisy Model 25 and Red Ryder lines. For vast numbers of young boys in rural America from the 1910s to the 1950s, and then in the developing suburbs of 1950 to about 1979, having an adult show you how to use a Daisy Model 25 slide action BB gun or a Red Ryder lever action BB gun was an integral part of growing up.
Until now there simply had been no "master" guide to Daisy airguns. The pioneering work, Dunathan's 1971 book, The American BB Gun, has long been somewhat of a "bible" to American BB gun collectors, but it was only moderately accurate even when it came out. Jim Thomas made a bit of an update of Dunathan's book in 1989, but we finally have a definitive guide to Daisy. We have integrated data from Gary Garber's 2008 monumental treatise (see Lit. Guide) on the pre-Arkansas models as we verify and collate the immense amount of information there. In 2001, Neal Punchard, a long-time Daisy collector, published Daisy Air Rifles & BB Guns -The First 100 Years, a wonderfully illustrated general presentation of Daisy products over their first century of production. Finally, An Encyclopedia of Daisy Plymouth Guns (2007) produced by Gary Garber is a tremendous breakthrough concerning Daisy airgun information, at least for the models produced in Plymouth, MI from the late 1880s to 1958. Daisy airguns are a large and complicated collecting group; this model and value listing project depends on continued input from collectors and researchers.
Unless otherwise noted, all Daisy airguns are spring piston designs in BB/.177 cal. The values quoted generally assume working condition. Many buyers will insist on a significant discount for lack of operation. Commemorative Model Warning: Surplus parts remaining after production of various post-1952 commemorative model airguns have found their way into the market. These parts have sometimes been used to construct or "enhance" regular production models. Sometimes the only way to detect such fraudulent specimens is to ask the Daisy company to compare the stamped registration number against their production records. For information on Daisy airguns manufactured for other trademarks, see the Store Brand Cross-Over List at the back of this text.
Until now there simply had been no "master" guide to Daisy airguns. The pioneering work, Dunathan's 1971 book, The American BB Gun, has long been somewhat of a "bible" to American BB gun collectors, but it was only moderately accurate even when it came out. Jim Thomas made a bit of an update of Dunathan's book in 1989, but we finally have a definitive guide to Daisy. We have integrated data from Gary Garber's 2008 monumental treatise (see Lit. Guide) on the pre-Arkansas models as we verify and collate the immense amount of information there. In 2001, Neal Punchard, a long-time Daisy collector, published Daisy Air Rifles & BB Guns -The First 100 Years, a wonderfully illustrated general presentation of Daisy products over their first century of production. Finally, An Encyclopedia of Daisy Plymouth Guns (2007) produced by Gary Garber is a tremendous breakthrough concerning Daisy airgun information, at least for the models produced in Plymouth, MI from the late 1880s to 1958. Daisy airguns are a large and complicated collecting group; this model and value listing project depends on continued input from collectors and researchers.
Unless otherwise noted, all Daisy airguns are spring piston designs in BB/.177 cal. The values quoted generally assume working condition. Many buyers will insist on a significant discount for lack of operation. Commemorative Model Warning: Surplus parts remaining after production of various post-1952 commemorative model airguns have found their way into the market. These parts have sometimes been used to construct or "enhance" regular production models. Sometimes the only way to detect such fraudulent specimens is to ask the Daisy company to compare the stamped registration number against their production records. For information on Daisy airguns manufactured for other trademarks, see the Store Brand Cross-Over List at the back of this text.
Current manufacturer and distributor located in Rogers, AR established circa 1895. Previously located in Plymouth, MI 1895-1958.
Daisy brands include Daisy, PowerLine, Winchester Air Rifles (see listings in the W section of this guide), and Avanti.
Daisy brands include Daisy, PowerLine, Winchester Air Rifles (see listings in the W section of this guide), and Avanti.
DAISY Airguns Models
DAISY MODEL 25 SERIES
.175 cal., BB, elbow-slide pump action cocking, large takedown knurled-head bolt, MV to 450 FPS, internal spring-fed magazine, about 45 rounds, no safety. About 58 variants, 1914 to 1979.
DAISY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
.177 cal., BB (50 shot) or SS pellet, single pump pneumatic, 350 FPS, smoothbore steel barrel, blade and ramp front and adj. rear sights, molded stock and forearm with checkering, crossbolt trigger block safety, 34.5 in. OAL, 3.1 lbs. New 2...
DAISY NO. 103 MODEL 33 SUPER 1000 SHOT/NO. 103 MODEL 33 SUPER BUZZ BARTON SPECIAL
.175 cal., BB, 1000 shot LA on Model 27 frame bright nickel plate, easy to recognize Buzz Barton Series by star-shaped "Buzz Barton" brand in stock. Mfg. 1933-1937.
DAISY 20TH CENTURY CAST IRON FRAME SINGLE SHOT
.180 cal., BB, break action, SS, sheet metal barrel. Removable shot tube. Cast iron trigger, trigger guard, and frame (except as noted below), nickel finish, fixed sights, marked on the right side "20th CENTURY", on the left side ...
DAISY MODEL 1894 BUFFALO BILL 150TH ANNIVERSARY
.175 cal., BB, Winchester Model 94 style rifle, wood stock, wood forearm, gold style coin in stock. Approx. 2,500 mfg. 1996.
DAISY 1ST MODEL
large BB/.180 cal., SS, muzzleloading brass tubing barrel and air chamber, cast iron or brass frame, wire skeleton stock without wood, nickel plated, post front sight, V-notch rear sight integral with top cocking lever. Production quantitie...
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 1
.175 cal., BB, 1000 shot, LA, copper plated forearm and barrel bands, front barrel band pinched into place, wood stock and forearm, saddle ring with leather thong, Red Ryder brand burned into left side of stock, cast iron lever, small screw...
DAISY NO. 40 MILITARY MODEL (WWI MILITARY MODEL)
- full-length, one-piece wood stock, no bolt handle, 10 in. rubber-tipped metal bayonet, web sling.
DAISY MODEL B
- first DeMoulin initiation guns have external water tubing on Daisy Bennett model and no markings on stock, rifles (pair). Mfg. 1910-1918.
DAISY MODEL 91
.177 cal., pellet, BBC, SS, economy model made in Hungary by FEG.
DAISY MODEL 008
.177 cal., BB or pellet, CO2, semi-auto, 8 shot rotary mag., rifled steel barrel, 485 FPS, blade and ramp front and fixed rear sights, black finish, molded black checkered grips, rotary hammer block safety, 7.1 in. OAL, 1 lb. Mfg. 2005-201...
DAISY MODEL B 1000 SHOT
.175 cal., BB, 1,000 shot. Mfg. 1910.
DAISY MODEL 22SG
.22 cal., pellet, multi-pump pneumatic, UL, SS, 550 FPS, rifled steel barrel, die-cast metal receiver with dovetail scope mount, 4x32 scope, black finish, solid hardwood stock and forearm, fiber optic front and adj. rear sights, crossbolt ...
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Single Shot First Variant
- wire stock without wood, checkered cast brass below barrel.
Daisy 1st Model Variant One
lead, size BB shot, cocking lever marked "Pat. Appl. For PIW", cast iron frame. Pre-patent model mfg. 1888.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER ("1942" MODEL) VARIANT 2
.175 cal., BB, barrel bands either prick-pinched or welded into place, wood stock and forearm, logo burned into left side of stock, cast iron lever (blue), small original size screw through the top of stock, fixed rear sight. Steel shortage...
Daisy Model 5008 Pistol Kit
.177 cal., BB or pellet, CO2, semi-auto, kit includes shooting glasses, 500 count pellet tin, PrecisionMax 350 count BB tube, and three 12g CO2 cylinders. Mfg. 2008-2014.
DAISY MODEL 3 SERIES 24
(pair) mfg. 1924-1926.
DAISY MODEL 120
.177 cal., pellet, BBC. Mfg. by El Gamo in Spain, 1984-1987.
Daisy Model B 1000 Shot Variant 1
- nickel finish, cast iron rear sight, brass barrel, steel buttplate.
DAISY NO. 195 MODEL 32 BUZZ BARTON SPECIAL
.175 cal., BB, LA, 1000 shot, straight barrel and plunger housing with a patch shoulder underneath, blue finish, cast iron lever, rear sight tube, walnut stock with brand "Buzz Barton Special No. 195" inside lariat with two cowboy...
DAISY MODEL 1894 CARBINE SEARS VARIANT NUMBER 799.19052
- 1894 Commemorative, Winchester-style, octagon barrel, marked "Replica Centennial Rifle, Crafted by Daisy" or "Crafted by Daisy" on the barrel, gold paint finish, Sears. Mfg. 1969-1973.
Daisy No. 40 Military Model (WWI Military Model) Variant 1
- adj. front sight, extended shot tube with knurled end extends about .25 in. beyond muzzle. Mfg. 1916-1918.
Daisy V/L Standard Rifle
- .22 V/L cal. (caseless air-ignited cartridge), UL, SP airgun action, 1150 FPS, 18 in. barrel, plastic stock, not particularly accurate. Approx. 19,000 mfg. 1968-1969.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 1 ("1914")
- short lever, slide handle with five grooves, straight stock, solder patch, adj. front sight (slides from side to side), black over nickel finish (never sold in bright nickel). Mfg. 1914 only.
Daisy V/L Presentation
- .22 V/L cal., similar to Collector´s Kit, except does not have brass plate on buttstock, walnut stock. 4,000 mfg. for dealers.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 2 ("1916")
similar to Variant 1 except blue, adj. sights.
Daisy Model B 1000 Shot Variant 2
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel, cast iron rear sight, no buttplate, nickel finish.
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Single Shot Second Variant
- wood stock, checkered cast brass below barrel.
DAISY MODEL 15XT
.177 cal., BB, CO2, semi-auto, 15 shot built-in mag., 480 FPS, smoothbore steel barrel, blade and ramp front sight, fixed open rear sight, molded black checkered grips, manual trigger block safety, black finish, 7.21 in. OAL, 1 lb. Mfg. 200...
Daisy No. 195 Model 33
.175 cal., BB, similar to Model 32, except has brand on stock. Mfg. 1933-1935.
Daisy 1st Model Variant Two
lead, size BB shot, similar to Variant One, but with brass frame. This may be the rarest of the Daisy First Models.
DAISY MODEL 1894 CARBINE SEARS VARIANT NUMBER 799.19120
- regular 1894 Winchester-style, octagon barrel, gold paint or brass frame, Sears. Mfg. 1969-1973.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 3
.175 cal., BB, blue barrel bands, wood stock and forearm, Red Ryder logo silk screened onto stock with black paint on red background (because of temporary breakdown of regular stock marking equipment), fixed sights. About 1,000 mfg. The ver...
DAISY MODEL 22X
.22 cal., pellet, multi-pump pnuematic, UL, SS, 550 FPS, die-cast metal receiver, rifled steel barrel, black finish, hardwood stock and forearm, TruGlo fiber optic front and adj. rear sights, dovetail mount and 4x32 scope, crossbolt trigger...
DAISY MODEL 27 (WATER SHOOTER)
(pair) mfg. 1926-1935.
DAISY MODEL 130
.177 cal., pellet, BBC. Mfg. by Milbro in Scotland, 1983-1985.
Daisy No. 40 Military Model (WWI Military Model) Variant 2
- fixed front sight, standard no. 25 shot tube. Mfg. 1919-1932.
DAISY MODEL 1938 - 50 YEARS IN ROGERS
celebrating 50 years Daisy had been headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. Presented to only 183 people who registered to attend the event. Limited mfg. of 183 during 2008.
Daisy Model B 1000 Shot Variant 3
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel and rear sight, no buttplate, nickel finish.
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Single Shot Third Variant
- wire stock without wood, sheet metal wrap around base of barrel.
Daisy 1st Model Variant Three
lead, size BB shot, similar to Variant Two, brass frame with reinforcing rib where wire stock enters frame.
Daisy No. 195 Model 36
.175 cal., BB, similar to Model 36 except has larger frame. Mfg. 1936-1941.
Daisy Model 15XT Pistol Kit
.177 cal., BB, CO2, semi-auto pistol, 480 FPS, 15 shot built-in mag., smoothbore steel barrel, blade and ramp front sight, fixed open rear sight, black finish, molded black checkered grips, manual trigger block safety, kit includes shooting...
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 4
.175 cal., BB, cast iron lever, fixed rear sight, large screw through top of stock. Mfg. 1946.
DAISY MODEL 130 EL GAMO
.177 cal., pellet, BBC, auto pellet feed, 800 FPS, adj. micrometer rear sight, 5.75 lbs. Mfg. by El Gamo in Spain 1986-1993.
DAISY NO. 140 DEFENDER ("WWII DEFENDER")
.175 cal., BB, military-style two-piece wooden stock with extended forearm, blue finish, bolt handle (acts as auto safety), gravity-fed, web sling, no bayonet. Very rare. Mfg. 1942 only.
DAISY MODEL 35 POWERLINE
.177 cal., BB or pellet, multi-pump pneumatic, 625 FPS, smoothbore steel barrel, 50 shot BB or SS pellet, black molded stock and forearm with checkering, blade and ramp front/adj. rear sights, crossbolt trigger block safety, 34.5 in. OAL, 3...
Daisy V/L Collector's Kit
.22 V/L cal., rifle comes with case, gun cradle, 300 rounds of ammo, walnut stock with brass plate with owner´s name and serial number of gun. Approx. first 1,000 rifles mfg., available only by direct factory order.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 3
- short lever, straight stock, fixed front sight. Mfg. date unknown.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 4
- long lever, five-grooved slide handle, straight stock, fixed front sight.
DAISY MODEL 35 POWERLINE PINK CAMO
.177 cal., BB or pellet, multi-pump pneumatic, smoothbore steel barrel, 625 FPS, 50 shot BB or SS, molded stock and forearm with checkering featuring authentic Mossy Oak Pink camo, blade and ramp front/adj. rear sights, crossbolt trigger bl...
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Single Shot Fourth Variant
- wood stock, sheet metal wrap around base of barrel.
Daisy Model B 1000 Shot Variant 4
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel and rear sight, no buttplate, blue finish.
MODEL 1938 - DAISY 120TH ANNIVERSARY
brass-plated frame, maple wood. Limited mfg. of 1,000 in 2006.
DAISY MODEL 15XTP
.177 cal., BB, similar to Model 15XT, except has Max Speed electronic point sight. Mfg. 2002-2014.
Daisy 1st Model Variant Four
lead, size BB shot, cocking lever embossed in serif-face: "DAISY PAT. AUG. 1889 PLYMOUTH, MICH.", cast brass frame, no verifiable information on production quantities or mfg. dates.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 5
.175 cal., BB, wood stock and forearm, logo stamped on left side of stock, black painted cast aluminum lever, fixed sights. Mfg. 1947-1950.
DAISY MODEL 131
.177 cal., pellet, BBC, SS, 630 FPS, rifled steel barrel with copolymer shroud, hooded front sight with blade and ramp, adj. micrometer rear sight, Sporter-style select hardwood stock, trigger block safety, 41 in. OAL, 5.4 lbs. Mfg. by El G...
DAISY NO. 141 DEFENDER ("KOREAN WAR DEFENDER")
.175 cal., BB, 50 shot spring-fed repeater, bolt handle, plastic stock and forearm, web sling, blue or painted finish, no bayonet. Mfg. 1951-1953.
DAISY 20TH CENTURY CAST IRON FRAME REPEATER
.180 cal., BB, break action, 40 shot, marked on right side "REPEATER", left side marked "DAISY". Mfg. 1898-1902.
DAISY MODEL B 500 SHOT
.175 cal., BB, without steel buttplate. Mfg. 1910-1923.
MODEL 1938 - DAISY 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Model 1938 laser engraved with elaborate timieline. Limited mfg. of 325 in 2011.
DAISY MODEL 15XK PISTOL KIT
.177 cal., BB, CO2, semi-auto pistol, Model 15XT pistol kit including shooting glasses, NRA competition targets, 350 PrecisionMax BB tube, three PrecisionMax 12g CO2 cylinders. Mfg. 2002-2014.
Daisy 1st Model Variant Five
lead, size BB shot, similar to Variant Four, but cocking lever embossed with much more prominent, more highly raised cast lettering.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 6
.175 cal., BB, wood stock, plastic forearm, logo stamped on left side of stock, black painted cast aluminum lever, fixed sights. Mfg. 1950-1951.
DAISY MODEL 160
.175 or .177 cal., BB or pellet, BBC, blue finish. Mfg. by Milbro in Scotland 1965-1974.
DAISY NO. 142 DEFENDER MODEL
.175 cal., BB, same military style, 1000 shot, gravity-fed, blue or painted (new 1957) finish. Mfg. 1954-disc.
DAISY MODEL 35C POWERLINE CAMO
.177 cal., BB or pellet, multi-pump pneumatic, smoothbore steel barrel, 625 FPS, 50 shot BB or SS, molded stock and forearm with checkering featuring authentic Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity camo, blade and ramp front/adj. rear sights, crossbo...
Daisy Model 25 Variant 5
BB, pistol grip stock, small takedown screw.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 6 ("1932")
- pistol grip stock, six-groove slide handle.
DAISY MODEL 35K POWERLINE
.177 cal., BB or pellet, multi-pump pneumatic, 625 FPS, smoothbore steel barrel, 50 shot BB or SS pellet, black molded stock and forearm with checkering, blade and ramp front/adj. rear sights, 4x15 scope, crossbolt trigger block safety, 34....
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Repeater First Variant
- wood stock, checkered cast brass below barrel.
Daisy Model B 500 Shot Variant 1
- nickel finish, cast iron rear sight, brass barrel, steel buttplate.
DAISY MODEL 1938 "DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY" COMMEMORATIVE
.175 cal., BB, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the Red Ryder BB gun, limited edition white scroll on the receiver, burnished forearm band, and special lariat logo in the stock. Mfg. 1998.
DAISY MODEL 41
.177 cal., pellet, CO2, BA, SS, replica of S&W Model 41, silver finish with black grips. Mfg. circa 1985.
DAISY 2ND MODEL
- large BB/.180 cal., break-open design, SS, brass tubing barrel and air chamber, cast iron frame, wire skeleton stock, nickel-plated post front sight, V-notch rear sight integral with breech, left frame marked "Dsy Imp´d Pat´ May ...
DAISY MODEL 220
.177 cal., pellet, BBC, SP, blue finish. Mfg. by Milbro in Scotland (see note about Diana brand in Model 160 listing), 1965-1970.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 7
.175 cal., BB, adj. rear sight, plastic stock and forearm, logo molded into left side of stock, blue painted finish. Mfg. 1951-1952.
Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron Frame Repeater Second Variant
- wood stock, sheet metal wrap around base of barrel.
DAISY 3RD MODEL
large BB/.180 cal., break open design, SS, brass tubing barrel and air chamber, cast iron frame, wire skeleton stock with or without wood insert, nickel plated, post front sight, V-notch rear sight, frame marked "Daisy Pat. May 6, 90, ...
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 8
.175 cal., BB, plastic stock and forearm, blued finish. First use of Register Number. Mfg. Dec. 1952-mid-1953.
Daisy Model B 500 Shot Variant 2
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel, cast iron rear sight, steel buttplate, nickel finish.
DAISY NUMBER 1938 B 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Red Ryder, .175 cal., BB, similar to standard Model B, except has walnut stock and forearm, brass medallion on right side of stock, fifty-year warranty. Mfg. 1988.
DAISY MODEL 44
.177 cal., pellet, double action CO2, replica of S&W 44 Magnum revolver, 400 FPS, rifled steel barrel, 6 shot swing-out speed cylinder, fixed blade front and adj. rear sight, molded checkered woodgrain grip with right-hand thumb rest, h...
DAISY MODEL 225
.177 cal., pellet, BBC, SP, blue finish. Mfg. by Milbro in Scotland, 1971-1974.
DAISY MODEL 74
.175 or .177 cal., BB, CO2, semi-auto repeater, 15 shot mag., 200-round reservoir, smoothbore steel barrel, 350 FPS, black composite stock, fixed blade front and adj. rear sight, crossbolt trigger block safety, 35.5 in. OAL, 1.98 lbs. New 2...
Daisy Model 25 Variant 7 ("1936")
- pistol grip stock, stamped "engraving" with gold paint. Mfg. 1936-1942 and 1945-1951.
Daisy Model 25 Variant 8 ("1952")
- pistol grip stock, factory Model 40 Daisy scope. Mfg. 1952 only.
Daisy Model B 500 Shot Variant 3
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel and rear sight, steel buttplate, nickel finish.
DAISY NO. 111 MODEL 40 RED RYDER VARIANT 9
.175 cal., BB, plastic stock and forearm, painted frame with Register number. Mfg. 1953-1954.
DAISY 20TH CENTURY SHEET METAL FRAME SINGLE SHOT
.180 cal., BB, break action, sheet metal barrel and frame, cast iron trigger guard and trigger, removable shot tube, nickel finish, peep sight. Mfg. 1903-1910.
DAISY MODEL 126 EL GAMO
.177 cal., pellet, SSP, match style. Mfg. in Spain by El Gamo 1984-disc.
3rd Model "New Daisy" Variant
- checkered frame, wire stock without wood insert, grip frame marked "NEW DAISY". Mfg. 1892-1895.
DAISY MODEL 45
.177 cal., pellet, CO2, semi-auto, 400 FPS, rifled steel barrel, 13 shot drop-in mag., TruGlo fiber optic front and fixed open rear sight, black finish, molded black checkered grips, manual lever type trigger block safety, 8.5 in. OAL, 1.25...
DAISY MODEL 230
.22 cal., pellet, BBC, SP, blue finish. Mfg. by Milbro in Scotland, 1965-1974.
DAISY MODEL 1938 B BUFFALO BILL
export model, plastic loading port, plain Red Ryder stock, gold stencil. Mfg. 1980-1985.
DAISY MODEL 1938 B CHRISTMAS STORY
.175 cal., BB, Red Ryder model manufactured due to interest in the 1983 film A Christmas Story, similar to standard "B" Model, but with large compass and sundial on left side of stock. Mfg. 1983-1984.
Daisy Model B 500 Shot Variant 4
.175 cal., BB, sheet metal barrel and rear sight, steel buttplate, blue finish.