That’s right, Daisy Manufacturing in Rogers is the maker of the iconic Red Ryder BB Gun.
‘A Christmas Story’ is the tale of a young boy named Ralphie trying to convince his parents, his teacher, and parents that a Red Ryder BB Gun is the perfect Christmas gift.
Joe Murfin, Daisy Airgun Museum ChairmanAccording to Daisy Airgun Museum Chairman Joe Murfin, we connect to Ralphie in more ways than one.
The Red Ryder BB Gun, made famous through Red Ryder Comics by Jean Shepherd, came to life here in Northwest Arkansas — through a musical at the Walton Arts Center and is the birthplace of the iconic BB gun itself.
Courtesy of the Walton Arts Center“The Daisy Red Ryder BB gun was first made in 1940,” Murfin said.
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