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The History Of BB Guns Trivia Quiz

The BB Gun has been around for a long time. Here are some facts about this gun. How much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by foxgap. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
foxgap

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,366

Updated
Oct 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3955

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 98 (6/10), Guest 143 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the first air powered gun appear? Hint

1500s

1800s

Not known

1900s

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the definition of the original pneumatic air rifle? Hint

black powder gun

pump-charged gun

rifled gun

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first pneumatic gun made for? Hint

No one knows

Abraham Lincoln

Henry IV of France

Daniel Boone

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Question 4 of 10

4. When were the first air rifles manufactured in the USA? Hint

1776

1922

1600s

1880s

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the most popular air rifle companies today is "Daisy" but they didn't start out making BB Guns. What did Daisy first make? Hint

Cooking Lard

Bow & Arrows

Windmills

Toy Trains

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why did Daisy's guns become more popular than Markham's? Hint

They undercut prices

Built better with better design

Endorsed by the NRA

Came in different colors

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the most popular Daisy BB Gun? Hint

Red Ryder model

Davy Crockett model

Annie Oakley model

All are equally liked

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Question 8 of 10

8. BB Guns can be dangerous if not used properly, true or false?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is one of the most popular propellants for more powerful air rifles and guns? Hint

Gunpowder

compressed water

CO2

Helium

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1970s, because of the danger of BB Guns an alternative was made. What was it called? Hint

Waterguns

Dartguns

Beanbag guns

Airsoft pistols

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the first air powered gun appear?

Answer: 1500s

The earliest guns used a spring loaded bellows to project a dart out of the barrel.

2. What is the definition of the original pneumatic air rifle?

Answer: pump-charged gun

You pump the air into a holding well to compress it, thus giving it more power. Co2 cartridges were later born.

3. Who was the first pneumatic gun made for?

Answer: Henry IV of France

Because of the expense of making these complex guns, only a rich person could afford to own one.

4. When were the first air rifles manufactured in the USA?

Answer: 1880s

Markham Air Rifle Company substituted metal pellets for bullets in these air rifles. This is where the term "BB" gun came from, originally referring to the shot caliber (4.6 mm shot). Though Lewis and Clark had an air rifle it was not made in the USA but in Italy.

5. One of the most popular air rifle companies today is "Daisy" but they didn't start out making BB Guns. What did Daisy first make?

Answer: Windmills

They started giving air rifles away as a bonus when they sold a windmill. The guns became so popular they stopped selling windmills and began building airguns exclusively.

6. Why did Daisy's guns become more popular than Markham's?

Answer: Built better with better design

If you can't beat'um buy them, out!

7. What is the most popular Daisy BB Gun?

Answer: Red Ryder model

The Red Ryder model appeared in the late 1930s and is still sold today. It was named for a well-liked Western comic book hero.

8. BB Guns can be dangerous if not used properly, true or false?

Answer: True

Never point a BB Gun at anyone. Many serious injuries could occur if you do.

9. What is one of the most popular propellants for more powerful air rifles and guns?

Answer: CO2

CO2 is highly compressed and shoots out the BB at high speeds which could cause serious injuries if the BB hit someone or something. Never aim a BB Gun at any thing or person.

10. In the 1970s, because of the danger of BB Guns an alternative was made. What was it called?

Answer: Airsoft pistols

These use plastic BBs and shoot with less power.

Source: Author foxgap

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