There are over 28 different version, made over the years, of the Red Ryder. Daisy doesn't bother to put serial numbers on them just batch numbers. There have been thousands made. Originally the Red Ryder Was the No. 111 model 40, then it became the model 1938 around 1972.
Daisy offers a service to identify individual models. 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.
The model 90 was not a Red Ryder model, it was the Sportster model made from 1973 to 1978
1973 is a year, not a model number. I suggest you contact Daisy and ask them. See the link below
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.
Daisy offers a service to identify older Daisy airguns. see the link below
There are about 28 different versions of the Red Ryder that have been made over the years. I suggest you locate a book called "Blue book of airguns 10 edition" and identify your model and year.
no published sn data >>>>>>>>>>> NEW Correct ANSWER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< The Daisy model 1000 was made in 1997 then it was discontinued but came back as the Model 1000 Powerlne in 2009. They also made a model 1000 in 1957-57 that looked similar to a Red Ryder for Western Auto
Daisy likes the Name "Buffalo Bill' they used it on the: model 3030 western Carbine Buffalo Bill scout 1969-73 model 1894 Buffalo Bill 150th Anniversary 1996 model 1938 "Land of Buffalo Bill' Red Ryder model. 1977 model 1938 B Buffalo Bill 1980-1985. Daisy also likes to use LOT numbers instead of serial numbers, because they crank out so many different versions of the Red Ryder. You can check with Daisy if you would like more information (See the Link Below)
Daisy has made so many variations of the Red Ryder over the years, that it would be best to ask Daisy Directly. Daisy offers a free service to tell you more about your old daisy. See the link below.
I'm going to attempt to answer this. The reason I hesitate is because Daisy have an unusual numbering system for their air guns. Daisy made a no. 111 model 40 from 1940 to around 1966. it was part of the "Red Ryder" series. It was made in 8 variations. They also made a Model 111 "Western Carbine" from 1963-78 (I think this is your rifle) It's a 700 shot plastic stock rifle similar to a Red Ryder. They also made a model 111-B American youth in 1998. One of these has to be your rifle
Daisy has made so many versions of the Red Ryder that it is hard to determine when each model was made. I can think of 4 different model 1938-b models that I know of. Your best bet is to contact daisy directly and ask them. They offer a service to date older Daisy air guns and rifles and it's free. see the link below.
The Daisy model 94 carbine was made between 1955 - 64