Lot 206:
Daisy Model 1938B Red Ryder Friends of NRA 10th Anniversary Commemorative BB Gun
Sold for: $80
Description
Daisy Model 1938B Red Ryder lever-action BB air rifle, produced as a Friends of NRA Celebrating 10 Years commemorative edition. The item features a stamped metal receiver and barrel with a black finish, complemented by a solid wood stock and forearm. The mechanism is a lever-action spring-piston system designed for .177 caliber (4.5mm) steel BBs. Key features include an adjustable rear sight, a cross-bolt safety, a gold-tone metal barrel band, and a saddle ring with an attached leather thong.
The top of the barrel and receiver is inscribed with Daisy MODEL 1938B ROGERS, AR USA B-B CAL [4.5mm] STEEL AIR GUN SHOT. Additional barrel markings include operating instructions: 1. PUT ON SAFE 2. COCK 3. FEED B-B 4. AIM 5. TAKE OFF SAFE 6. FIRE, positioned near an oiling port marked OIL HERE. The muzzle loading gate is marked with an arrow and the text PUSH IN AND UP.
The right side of the wood stock features a stamped cursive Red Ryder signature and a graphic of a cowboy on a bucking horse throwing a lasso. The left side of the stock contains an inset circular brass-colored medallion inscribed with NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 1871 OF AMERICA. The forearm is stamped with a banner containing Friends of NRA and the text CELEBRATING 10 YEARS.
Condition report:
The air rifle appears to be in excellent aesthetic condition. The black finish on the metal components is consistent with no significant visible wear, scratches, or corrosion. The wood stock and forearm are clean with well-defined engravings and no visible chips or cracks. All original components, including the sights, barrel band, and leather thong, appear present. Mechanical functionality has not been tested. Original packaging is not included.
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