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Quiz about The History Of BB Guns
Quiz about The History Of BB Guns

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.
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Author
foxgap
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
82,366
Updated
Feb 07 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3935
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Question 1 of 10
1. When did the first air powered gun appear? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the definition of the original pneumatic air rifle? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first pneumatic gun made for? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When were the first air rifles manufactured in the USA? Hint


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


Question 6 of 10
6. Why did Daisy's guns become more popular than Markham's? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the most popular Daisy BB Gun? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. BB Guns can be dangerous if not used properly, true or false?


Question 9 of 10
9. What is one of the most popular propellants for more powerful air rifles and guns? Hint


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



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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 1930's 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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