Daisy 1894 Winchester BB Gun - Modification and Restoration

[@thomasmoje5926]

I had one of these many years ago..a birthday present from my Mom. I learned how to shoot with that gun I even made a backstop/trap in metal shop in junior high school so I could shoot safely down in my basement shooting range. Spent many happy hours shooting down in my range and out in the fields I passed it on to my sister when I graduated to 'real' firearms when I became of age to shoot real firearms and hunt. It got lost over the years I have fond memories of it I now have several air guns but that Daisy Spittin' Image 1894 was my favorite air gun of all time.

[@basiliskboy17]

this video is gonna help me out immensely, my dad found his old one in the shed and gifted it to me, I intend to make it look all shiny and new!

[@thomasneiber4136]

Brought back memories when I was a kid had the exact one, best shooting bb gun ever, I miss it and hope to get one to add to my gun safe. Nice restoration on in my opinion best bb gun ever!

[@RunnerBalz]

Thank you so much! I disassembled one of these years ago. Recently i put it together again and couldn't figure out where spring goes that "lies flat". I love you

[@robertshoemaker6204]

Still have mine from my childhood... great BB gun....functions good still....love the music on your video. Shoe

[@local631]

nice rebuilding the exact same rifle with my boy today..love the way youi did it.. Dangerous

[@kworley100]

Very well done! Thank you for posting & much appreciated! I plan to restore an 1894 that a friend gave me for helping her move. What a surprise & find!

[@Keith-rk4td]

I have a Avanti just like the one pictured. Restored it myself. Looks completely new.

[@1SetDesigner]

That model was the first gun I owned as a kid. I lived with that BB gun. Bravo

[@collinbarry7139]

That’s a beautiful restoration!! I have the 1966 centennial 1894 it was sold by Sears and Roebuck it has the brass colored parts and plastic forearm and butt stock but when I got that one I was John Wayne and nothing didn’t get a BB in it!! I would love to restore it someday!!

[@001jeff5]

Thank you. It became a reference for restoration.

[@bl4derr1]

Made that into a stunning looking 1894. Well done !

[@arthurleino]

I bought one of these in 1965. Had plastic stock, but everything else was metal. It was a great shooter. I bought a new one Daisy made for Winchester back in the 90's. It is wood stock, with plastic cocking lever. heavy trigger pull too.

[@meaders2002]

OK, cowboy, now go git you some varmints. Beautiful job. I had one of these when I was fourteen. I still remember it fondly. Your video dusted off my recall. Thanks.

[@testodude]

This takes me back to Christmas 1974.

[@phantomshtter]

One of the best KZbin videos I've ever seen. About to score me a sears and Roebuck model 799 and I'm glad to have your video for reference on my rebuild.

[@twiiiniced]

Beautiful work

[@dizzypilots1]

really liked this vid.this was my first bb gun ...given to me in 1973,like the spaghetti western music too

[@26BB65]

Great job well done, and a superb music track.

[@unionrdr]

Gotta agree with ya there. Eastwood's spaghetti western music just reeks wild friggin' west!

[@kingjamesthe2ndable]

i love the soundtrack! great movie, and that looks like a great gun

[@FrederickDunn]

Is that the Good the Bad and the Ugly soundtrack? Thanks for sharing this... I need to do this, but don't have the heart to take it apart... maybe some day... Mine no longer shoots.... thanks for sharing...

[@iCanHazTwentyLetters]

I think the song is called "the extacy of gold" Hey do you know if the front sightpost can be removed/adjusted?

[@GarethJ80]

+iCanHazTwentyLetters Sorry for the massive delay with my response - this video has a lot of comments now and I must have overlooked yours - No the front sight was fixed, but you could interchange the small metal disks that would give you a slightly different field of vision when looking down the barrel. Hope this helps

[@lovetrain442]

Wow. That’s awesome !!!

[@PalomboDylan]

I got one of these from someone. It was sitting in the persons garage in a corner full of cob webs and stuff and they let me have it for free and I fired it and it fires as if it I guess would be brand new considering it's what looks to be old age and storage conditions. Daisy, crossman, and Benjamin are some of the best bb and pellet guns out there.

[@pajuelopestoso]

Beautiful job Gareth! I had these two airguns when I was a kid. I'm now 56 y.o. so this brought back alot of memories. Thanks! I remember they used to sell the Daisy Spitting Image model 1894 in gold plated version also. Both were pretty powerful.

[@GarethJ80]

This was the only model I could find that was FULL metal/wood. The only plastic parts are the front clip around the front wooden grip and a small spring loaded plastic part that pushes the BB's up the loading barrel. If only they still made stuff like this these days... stuff that lasts and not designed to break 10 minutes after the warrantee runs out. Thanks for the post.

[@lordtachanka85]

Weekend Fitness Warrior I found the model 1894 spitting image in my grandmas house it’s not the gold plated one but it works it’s just missing one thing and it’ll shoot again

[@DROFHAPPINESS]

Stunning job buddy! I'm negotiating a deal on an 1894 this coming week.

[@unionrdr]

I never found a Daisy 1894 with wood stocks? Only the one they made for Winchester with a beveled butt stock end like yours. Found one NOS. I reshaped an old Remington butt plate to install on it. Cool rifles! I wish Daisy would make a new one like the Umarex Cartridge/Pellet shooters. But .25cal and more power!

[@jimaspinii7579]

I have an old version from my childhood (67 now) but is no longer in working order. Hope to do a repair and clean up on it once I find replacement parts. Thanks. Looks awesome!

[@mta4699]

I don't know if you still can but about 20 years ago I sent mine to Daisy to get it fixed and they fixed it up and sent it back good as new. They even replaced the plastic stock with a new plastic one because mine had gotten busted up in places. It only cost about 25.00 which ain't bad considering some people are asking anywhere from 200.00 to 400.00 for these now. Which is pretty crazy.

[@jimaspinii7579]

Marty Abel That is slick! How did you contact Daisy?

[@mta4699]

I still had the owners manual and wrote them. I couldn't believe they got back to me and said send it in. I didn't even ask them to fix the stock, they just did it. I've still got it and it still shoots good.

[@larry1824]

I have the centennial model and love it as much as any other gun I own

[@ivanborrero9311]

That's a beautiful job pal !!!. I wish had one. Now it's an art master piece.

[@GarethJ80]

Thanks, wish I'd kept it :(

[@joegreen5189]

Garth Johns

[@cantstandidiots5839]

Managed to hang onto mine despite several moves, etc. Still shoots pretty well, was always the best bb gun ever. Just wish mine had a wooden stock like your, but I have the cheapo plastic!

[@calvinhobbes7504]

Incredible job, sir ... like others, I really enjoyed your choice of music track! I certainly hope the folks at Daisy see this vid. There are some wonderful people there ... I'm sure they'll love it.

[@user-ku9hs8yt8w]

Sir, how old are you?

[@calvinhobbes7504]

@@user-ku9hs8yt8w Calm down, Karen. BRS Employees who worked at Daisy as a stand-alone still produce Daisy-patented items. Let's be a little more civil and a little less insulting.

[@johnmohanmusic]

Nice work and great music choice. My Daisy 1894 (probably bought around 1974 or so) came with plastic stocks. I didn't know they once came with beautiful real wood stocks!

[@tooling_engineer]

I have the same model bought in the 1960's. Plastic stocks and they are easy to damage.

[@indy6686]

thank you so much for this! it was extremely helpful, I had no idea these existed and I found one at a flea market for five dollars and purchased it, it is missing three screws from the receiver, so thank you for the parts image, I have not been able to find much on mine besides that the receiver is "brass" and it is a sears exclusive, again, thank you so much for sharing

[@GarethJ80]

Thanks fellas... Glad to hear your comments... Cheers

[@johnhildebrand1404]

Good video and great looking rifle...

[@SquirrelDarling1]

Very nice work!

[@stone14me]

Very nice..I had one of the gold receiver sears model ones..Wish I still had it.

[@JayHutchG]

Really nice job Garath

[@xavierramirez4883]

its not just a collectors item its one of a kind rare bb gun haha I modified my daisy rifle with a match striker on the butt of the gun also with some screws on the side for fishing string and a grip honestly helps me aim better with stability legs and a flash light when walking I like fishing and hunting and can't get a gun no money so I stick with the bb gun daisy got many kills with it

[@chrischiampo7647]

Nice Job 😀😯😊

[@bryanhurd9955]

Was in not bad condition when you received it,good job on resto

[@brandiwagemann2048]

Awesome..makes life easier

[@HarleyColt]

Gareth.... awesome job! And video!! I have one, but it is only a few years old and the newer (cheaper) plastic one. You did an amazing job! Tried to find you on FB, But no luck, so just know I loved your video!

[@GarethJ80]

Cheers buddy. Means a lot, thanks

[@HarleyColt]

:)

[@GarethJ80]

Cheers fella. I've always wanted a Winchester and this one looks amazing.

[@raymondsmith220]

I still have mine when I was a kid but it needs to be worked on

[@christianmoore9707]

Awesome music choice 👍🏻

[@unionrdr]

I have three different Daisy 1894 30-30's. They all need a seal kit. Assembly kits are usually preferable to these vintage air rifles, regardless of manufacturer. I have the Daisy/Sears Golden Boy, Buffalo Bill commemorative, and the 1894 Spittin' Image base model built Sept/75. What bothers me about their design is the spring-loaded lever on the magazine tube from the Henry!? That was one of the things Winchester sought to eliminate with his first design, the 1866 Yellow boy. I love that purty lil rifle! Octagon barrel sleeve and gold parts simulating the hard brass parts. And the way it sounds when you cock it. The rear buckhorn sights like the old Winchester. Now if Daisy would've spent as much time on it's power as it's looks...

[@leianncorlew7856]

just got my grandpa's it' needs a lot of work these videos are gonna help

[@sunsetarts]

I had one of these bb guns, bought in 1971, but mine had the plastic stock and grip. Wish I still had it, but I gave it to some younger cousins in the late 70's just before I graduated high school. Not the most powerful airgun I ever owned, but it was a lot of fun.

[@Cheese-hi5ix]

Mine has a plastic stock but a wood forearm

[@kevinrouth8082]

Well done!!

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

Love the name!

[@TYPHIS4]

very nice job.

[@Tinstar2]

That turned out beautiful! Great job. Brought back a lot of memories as my cousin had one and we shot the heck out of it. I'd love to have it today!

[@GarethJ80]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah wish I'd kept hold of it myself :(

[@_Looft]

I am currently 13 and a few years back me and my dad were cleaning our house and we found two old daisy be guns (this one and a Daisy Powerline 880 which does not work anymore sadly) that my dad got from his dad. I still use this one and although it has probably lost some of its punch, it is really fun to mess around with. Hoping to keep this for a while.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Would love to find one of these for my BB gun collection. Love leverguns in general, too. Nice job on it. Take care.

[@techmaven5900]

I wish I could locate parts for the one I just got at a yard sale.

[@j.allencrute7016]

Best quality and prices I've found - BakerAirguns.com

[@williamthomas-cn7wl]

the lever on my Winchester 1894 is jammed open, how can I fix it?

[@NotSoDumb]

Where do you get your parts for the 1894? I need a plunger head and safety spring. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks

[@eldon1961]

Very good job but I would have still painted the loading tube Black. I am a Winchester guy so I like traditional looks.

[@dougcataraha7099]

I just discovered a 1866 lever action bb pellet gun but it's a pump and has gold plated receiver and only $79.99 the pump handle is cast iron hope it gets here soon 10 pump's 800 fps should be fun

[@artworks3d]

Amazing work Garth! I still have mine (Daisy "Buffalo Bill Scout") that I got in 1971, but the stock and grips are plastic. Mine needs to be fixed but I don't have a clue how to take it apart like you did. Do you have any videos of a step-by-step on dismantling and re-assembling this BB gun? I'd be willing to give it a go if I had something to follow. Anyway, thanks for a great video! Super cool rifle.

[@GarethJ80]

No way... they were making plastic ones in 71? I thought they were all wood from back then. Sorry mate, I couldn't even begin to tell you where I started with that restoration, it was a while ago and I have since sold the rifle. Sorry. 02.11.2015 - I am currently selling my Daisy Mod 499 single shot underlever rifle (as shown at the end of the video clip). I'm looking for £100 ONO and must be able to pick up from Weymouth, Dorset UK. Its for sale on Gunstar at the moment and has more info and pictures. Unfortunately I thought this would be a great gift for my son one day, but really need the cash instead :(

[@cliffordhill8616]

+Garth Johns I'm doing this to my red Ryder I love the way it looks

[@nobodyhome7334]

Was my first BB. Gun as a kid , C. Christmas 1969 . Talk about , L` Estasi Dell ` Oro .... Scared the shit out of the Neighbors . Widows running out in the street grabbing up there kids . Then all the other boys came outside with there New BB. Gun's I'll tell you there wasn't a Bandit in that trailer Park .

[@alexandrecosta8024]

very nice rifle

[@Legally_its_a_joke]

Did you make the wood stock and forend? Or purchase them from somewhere?

[@cliffordhill8616]

holy crap it look like a real lever action rift like a lever action 22

[@TheGamer-lx2oz]

Do they make replacement parts of the 1894 anymore? If so where can I find them?

[@7272nighthawk]

this was my first BB gun got it from my grandpa I didnt realize how collectable it was mine was all wood with the metal being blued. I took it apart to try to fix it and it didnt go well the main spring was broke and so was so of the trigger it fell out in pieces when I split it open to have a look I never could get it back correctly very sad

[@richmoakley]

Awesome

[@ChristianW1975]

wow, simply wow !

[@loveman07]

I just found the exact model in my basement on top of my furnace.

[@GarethJ80]

+Anthony Lovelace Nice mate - Every time I re-watch this video I wish I hadn't sold mine! :(

[@loveman07]

+Garth Johns yep.... dang bro

[@obamayomama8291]

Dude that is the coolest thing I have heard

[@thomasglandon5078]

It was called the spitting image

[@calvinhobbes7504]

Yep - I had one in 1962 .... I thought it was spelled "Spittin' Image", but I've slept (a whole lot) since then!! :)

[@iCanHazTwentyLetters]

Is ther any aspect of the open ironsights that can be adjusted and / or removed? Thank you.

[@Broaster07]

You can get a rear step elevation ramp; the 1894 doesn't have one, but I ordered it. I bought one from jlmissouri on e-bay. The rest is sighting in at different distances and adding "Kentucky windage" for outdoor shooting. Practice, practice, practice.

[@iCanHazTwentyLetters]

thanks

[@TheBennie102103]

beautiful

[@bencopp5059]

i love the music

[@Cheese-hi5ix]

I have one of these it shoots but is a little bit rusty need a new coat of paint

[@jacefowler4081]

My dad had one of those then let me play with it when i was a kid best BB gun I ever used. My idiot cousin broke it when he asked to shoot it off in my backyard one summer day. I wish I could go back it time and ask my dad not to throw it away after watching this video...

[@jackpoore3655]

I have a "plastic stock" 1894B-B. And it misfires more than fires. Sometimes it'll work 3 shots in a row and then it's like a brickwall trying to get it to fire again. I see the instructs on the side. I try that but often to no avail. Could anyone know why? Is something jammed? It seems to have a powerful punch when even misfiring. Would someone know the correct sequence and possible issues. Also, I can make a phone call but might ask here. Are BB guns generally outlawed or do they need to be registered? Thanks so much in advance. DE is my state. And what is the spring loaded thing on the barrel attached to where you might put a thumb and slide it toward the end of the barrel? Thanks! ":-{D

[@danieljones9895]

How do you take off the barrel handle? I can't figure out how to take it off

[@beatricedemshick1099]

I have this same gun in N.R.A. model however when I cock it the lever will not re track do you have any idea to fix this problem thank you bea

[@GasLeakInMyPants]

do they still make and sell the 1894 daisy style gun?

[@RoyMach1ne]

www.princessauto.com/pal/Guns---Air-And-Airsoft/Lever-Action-Air-Rifle/8500100.p It's a Crosman though...

[@tadpoles10]

Top job you made of it, thanks for sharing. atb t ..

[@joshmaxwell8767]

What is the music called? Nice work btw :)

[@WSMindmaker]

Josh Maxwell the ecstacy of gold

[@kriss3401]

Damn... "I'll take your entire stock!"

[@mikewasniewski4048]

You didn't shoot it?

[@RENARD920604]

Très jolie j'adore ❤️

[@amyswarthout3813]

were did u find the parts

[@Zhidoreptiloid]

Where have you bought it?

[@Youarethehealer]

pretty good job

[@GarethJ80]

thanks mate

[@blue_e.g.o.1687]

EPIC!

[@colonelcalabash1]

WOW!

[@GarethJ80]

:)

[@steinderbush]

I sold my Daisy Red Rider special anniversal edition model, now i regret it so much!!!

[@brokentilebench]

I don’t think that’s a red Ryder

[@GarethJ80]

Baa, can you upload a video for me and link it on here? I'll help you as much as I can buddy.

[@garciacindy2035]

After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!

[@fast03vette4me]

Dig your graves amigo SANTANA rides!

[@charles910]

Not collectible anymore after this mod.

[@trailwatcher5]

Who cares

[@sutewasjaikhan1024]

สุด

[@blue_e.g.o.1687]

This is an expensive BB gun though

[@Drillz007]

that name is f'ing terrible

[@GarethJ80]

Periculosum "dangerous" in Latin I think it suits a Winchester...

[@christianmoore9707]

Awesome music choice 👍🏻