Daisy Air Rifles and BB Guns: The First 100 Years

by Neal Punchard

 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.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2013