Daisy Red Ryder Model 1938 .177 BB Lever Action Air Rifle
The legendary Daisy Red Ryder lever-action BB rifle features a solid wood stock, saddle ring with leather thong, and 650-round capacity. Spring-powered with adjustable sights, it shoots at 350 fps—perfect for introducing young shooters to air rifle fundamentals.
The Classic Red Ryder: An American Tradition
The Daisy Red Ryder Model 1938 stands as the most popular BB gun ever made. Since its introduction in 1940, this rifle has captured the imagination of young shooters across generations—from comic book pages to holiday motion pictures. Today's Red Ryder remains faithful to that original, timeless design.
Design and Construction
This lever-action air rifle embodies classic American sporting rifle aesthetics:
- Stock and Forearm: Solid stained hardwood throughout
- Receiver: Stamped metal with authentic saddle ring and leather thong
- Barrel: Smooth bore steel construction
- Overall Length: 35.4 inches
- Weight: 2.2 pounds
Performance Specifications
- Caliber: .177 (4.5mm) BB
- Power Source: Spring-piston air system
- Muzzle Velocity: 350 feet per second maximum
- Effective Range: Up to 195 yards
- Capacity: 650 rounds
Sights and Safety
The Red Ryder features practical, user-friendly optics and safety features:
- Front Sight: Blade and ramp design
- Rear Sight: Adjustable open sight
- Safety: Crossbolt trigger block—a reliable mechanical safety suitable for young shooters
The Right Choice for Young Shooters
Recommended for ages 10 and older with adult supervision, the Red Ryder introduces fundamental air rifle skills in a package that respects tradition while delivering reliable performance. Its lever-action mechanism teaches proper shooting discipline, and the ambidextrous design accommodates both right- and left-handed shooters.
This is more than a BB gun—it's a rite of passage.
Features
- caliber: .177 bb
- velocity: 350 feet per second
- action: lever action
- stock: stained hardwood
- powerplant: spring
- barrel: smooth bore steel
- maximum shooting distance: 195 yards
- overall length: 36.75 inches
- weight: 2.95 lbs
- optics: iron sights
- sights: blade and ramp front, adjustable rear
- safety: crossbolt trigger block
- finish: blued
- action type: lever action
- capacity: 650 bbs
- barrel type: smooth bore
- front sight: blade and ramp
- rear sight: groove
- stock type: ambidextrous
- power source: spring piston
- maximum muzzle velocity: 350 fps
- stock color and material: wood
- trigger type: single stage
- safety: crossbolt
- crossbolt trigger block safety
- smooth bore barrel
- spring powered
