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Daisy is most famous for their BB Guns (officially Daisy Airguns). The company, basically, came out of the American Civil War (more properly called "The War Between The States" or other names—depending on where you live!) and started (BB gun-wise) in 1886. Officially they are the Daisy Manufacturing Company, but started out as The Plymouth Iron Windmill Company in Plymouth, Michigan, close to Detroit. The gun, the "Chicago" air rifle (mostly wooden), had been made since 1885 by the Markham Air Rifle Company. The windmill company (which developed the metal gun) gave away the air rifle to farmers who bought a windmill and after hitting the target during a demonstration, the general manager, Lewis Hough declared, "That's a Daisy!" The name stuck. Farmers liked the air gun more than the windmills. Kind of funny, huh? These are well-known public facts, but can be found at their official website at: http://www.daisymuseum.com.

The part that interests us is that Daisy had other companies—notably Nichols Industries, of course, manufacture Cap Guns for them and some of them are SERIOUS prizes to this day. There are a few examples of Daisy Cap Guns made by Nichols that are even more rare and valuable than their Nichols counterparts. I wish I had them all! We will feature a few of them here.




	Daisy Smoker Rifle



				We could hardly present a more weird gun than this one. A 1958 #961 Daisy Big Smoke Super Play Toy Rifle, Inscribed: "NUMBER 961" "DAISY MFG CO, PLYMOUTH MI USA, US PAT 2729208." Approximate length: 25.5" After it is cocked and trigger is pulled, it makes a loud popping sound. It does not fire projectiles. A quick search says this was manufactured in 1958. All parts look original. Photos thanks to Reneé Pfeiffer











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	Daisy Bullseye



				I'm pretty sure that this gun is another one made by Nichols for Daisy—or Daisy just copied the Stallion 38. It is still basically a clone of the famous Stallion 38, but blued.





	Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails! All of these photos are thanks to Bill Zide.

Daisy Detective Set By Nichols

Right Side

This is the Daisy Special Agent 357 Magnum Holster Set made by Nichols. The set displays very well with reference to several popular TV series from the late 50's and early 60's 77 Sunst Strip; Hawaiian Eye; SurfSide 6; and The Roaring 20's. This is a very rare set that shoots the three piece bullets and is in near mint condition.

Holster

Left View

Box Views

See how this set also could have the silver tipped bullets?
Photo by Dr. Bob Peters

Here is the box for this Detective set from Daisy. I'm quite sure that this Cap Gun would be politically incorrect these days, wouldn't it?

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All of these photos are thanks to Rich Hall.

Here's another set showing some extra bullets, etc.
This photo is thanks to David Denton of The Antique Cowboy.

Of course, we can't overlook the fact that Daisy was (and is) still famous for their BB Guns! BB Guns are as American as apple pie, as they were invented in America right after the American Civil War. Now the Liberals want to outlaw them completely and a top auction website has actually outlawed them from the site. Incredible and stupid, but true. I had one by the time I was in the first grade and never did shoot out anybody's eye!

Thanks to Chuck Layman for this photo.




Daisy



Twin Daisies	It's really an amazing thing that you can buy a Daisy Gun and it ISN'T a BB Gun! However, as previously said, there were several companies — Nichols Industries included — that made Cap Guns for Daisy. The guns presented here (by Doug Hamilton) are VERY similar to the Nichols Mustang 250. Considering the year, then it is probable that these guns were made by Kusan / Nichols.	Cap Area





Cylinder Close-Up		Staghorn Handle



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Here's an offering by our friend Scott McCollum of Oklahoma. It's a Daisy that was blue at the factory. I had never seen one like this before, but he says that it came that way. Thanks Scott.

Daisy also sold caps for their Cap Guns.
I don't know if they made them themselves or had them farmed out.

Photo thanks to Lauren Tandberg

Daisy had gun and holster sets. Here's proof! I wish I had the guns that were in the box,
but I don't. Please send them immediately! :-)

Thanks to McGrath-Kramersmeier from Antiques Plus




	Daisy Holster Set w/ Pony Boys by Hubley/Gabriel







	Daisy also made holsters and "stuffed" them with guns from other manufacturers. These are Pony Boys from the 1970s. Thanks to Dwain Burkholder





		Photo Thanks To Rich Hall




Daisy Spittin Image Cap Gun



Twin Daisies	This gun was made around 1960 by Nichols. It is actually rather obscure. This gun also comes in a blued version with walnut grips. I hope that you folks will remember that you too can have your favorite Cap Guns on this website. Send the photos in, preferably in 320 x 240 resolution, and we will give you a "plug." PROMOTE THE HOBBY!	Holsters





Left Views		Bottom of Grips



Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails! All of these photos are thanks to Bob Garvey.




Daisy Model 61 by Nichols Industries



Right View	This is truly one of the finest toy Cap Guns ever made. And it was made by Nichols Industries. For the Daisy BB Gun Company. It is steel blue and has a lot of brass and walnut grips. This gun is just one class act! And for that reason, it is always priced high!	Left View
Daisy / Nichols Model 61 Civil War Commemorative		Daisy / Nichols Model 61 Civil War Commemorative



Photos thanks to Rich Hall! Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails!






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