There are several variations of the model. Your best answer should come from Daisy. Daisy offers a free service to answer questions about old Daisy airguns. I know at least 8 different No.111 Model 40's. See the link below
Check the book "Blue Book of airguns 9th edition" or contact Daisy
If you are asking about the No:111 model 40 they were made in 8 variations from 1939 to 1952. Your best bet is to ask Daisy directly. They offer a FREE service to tell you more about your old Daisy. See the link below.
The model 111 was a Daisy Western Carbine (Not a Red Ryder) It was made from 1963 to 1978. The Daisy No: 111 model 40 (Not Model 111) was a Red Ryder and was made from 1940 to 1952.
Daisy started making the Red Ryder in 1939. It was the No:111 model 40. It has gone through several variations and today it the model 1938.
This forum "Answers" does not have the capability to show Photos. I suggest you do a Google search for "Daisy Model 40" and look at the photo results.
The Daisy No.111 model 40 was made from 1939 to 1952
First of all how do you know yours is original? Is yours 1938 model or a No.111 model 40? What condition is it in? Your best bet is it contact Daisy. Daisy offers a FREE service to tell you more about you old Daisy. see the link below.
This is a tough one to answer, because you did not state the particular model. I think you are asking about a 1938 Red Ryder or a N0:111 model 40, but daisy has made quite a few long rifle BB models. So without more information here is what I suggest. Daisy offers a FREE service to tell you more about your old Daisy. See the link below.
Please state the condition of the Daisy. The original model was the No. 111 model 40 made in 1940-41.
Daisy has a very screwy and unusual way of numbering air guns and rifles. Example: Model 111-B American Youth. Boy holding first Daisy on side mfg 1998 Model 111 Western Carbine 700 shot plastic stock mfg 1963-78 No 111 Western Carbine 700 shot plastic stock mfg 1963-78 No 111 Model 40 Red Ryder, 8 different variations of this model then it became the 1938 Red Ryder model in 1975. Notice the KEY words "No" verses "Model" Confused enough, So is everyone else. There is NO model 111 40, But don't tell Daisy they may want to make one.
Which Model? anywhere from $40 to $120
The Daisy No 111 model 40 started production in 1940 and was made in 8 different variations up until the early 1970's then it became the "Red Ryder model 1938" and went on from there until today with 14 different variations. It is hard to set a value for the older model 40's but there is help. Daisy air gun company offers a free service to give you more information and set a value for you. See the link below for the Daisy web link.
The Daisy model 1938-B was new in 1979. In like now condition it is worth $40 ( Bluebook of airguns)