In the canon of American Christmas symbols, Ralphie’s Red Ryder BB gun is as iconic as the Grinch or Currier and Ives, and it was made possible by the Daisy manufacturing company. This museum, which celebrates the company’s history that began in 1886, is truly a barrel of fun and information. Originally, the business was founded as the Plymouth Iron Windmill Company, and air rifles were given as free gifts to customers. Although windmill sales flagged, interest in the air rifles skyrocketed. Upon firing one of the rifles, general manager…
