Consult the user's manual
Are you asking about a gun or a rifle. Which model are you asking about. Daisy had made over a 100 different BB guns and rifles
There are 8 variations of the model 111, starting in 1940 and ending in 1950
The Daisy No.111 model 40 was made from 1939 to 1952
The model 288 is a 24 shot BB gun that is loaded from the right side. There is a slide cover directly above the trigger that you slide forward to load the BB's
It's a BB Gun.
The model 102 rifle is loaded by removing the cap on the end of the barrel.
Please state the condition of the Daisy. The original model was the No. 111 model 40 made in 1940-41.
Which model, what is the condition of the BB gun or is it a BB rifle..
To load a Daisy Model 99 BB gun, first ensure the gun is pointed in a safe direction and is not cocked. Open the lever to access the BB reservoir, then pour in BBs until it's full, usually around 50 BBs. Close the lever securely, and then pull back the cocking mechanism to prepare the gun for firing. Always remember to follow safety precautions while handling and using the BB gun.
It sounds like a Daisy BB gun.
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