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.
I have seen mention of a Daisy Model B being made in 1910.
Daisy offers a free service that gives you more information about your Daisy BB gun. I suggest you ask them. See the link below.
.177 BB Cal
Daisy offers a free service to tell you more about your Old Daisy. See the link below.
Most likely NO, But anything is possible. It can cause serious injury.
A new Daisy Red Ryder cost around $40
Your best bet is to ask Daisy directly. Daisy offers a free service to tell you about your old Daisy. See the link below.
There are 4 different variations of the Daisy Model 99, starting in 1959 to 1979. Daisy offers a free service to tell you more about your old BB gun. See the link below
Contact the maker.
1972
Daisy made several models that year. What model are you asking about?
I suggest you contact Daisy directed or go online and search for air gun repair. There are shops that make a living repairing old air guns.