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4.33 out of 5stars
(21 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/24/2021
Top of the line product n service
Very nice workman ship, expedient deliver, very satisfying
Donald

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/13/2021
POOR PERFORMANCE. UNRELIABLE. WASTE OF MONEY.
I was really hoping this beginners BB rifle would be even 50% reliable because I loved the idea of a single pump and the child must pull hammer to fire it's single shot. Regrettably, I find myself trying over and over to patiently get the pump to even work. I'll hold one way, then another, then upside down, but more often than not it fails to fill air chamber. It has a nicer look than the old but reliable Daisy but it's not worth the money. My recommendation - get a Daisy Red Rider and don't look back.
Lawrence
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/06/2022
    This gun is really good but it would be good if it wasn't plastic
    Larry
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2022
    Very satisfies for the value for such an well made
    the rifle is well made and very stir-die. good weight to be handle by boys and girls. even adults too.
    randyphd
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2022
    the best
    it was the best it came in good
    gevonte
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/29/2021
    Just spend a little more for better
    It looks real shiny and impressive, but all plastic. Don't know how long it will hold up, but, I figure not for long.
    debbie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/29/2021
    A Exceptional Pellet/BB Gun
    I like everything about this gun and others that purchase it should know that it is one of the best made pellet/BB guns on the market. It has a 5-star rating and it certainly has a 5-star quality. My husband knows guns and he was amazed at the make and quality of the gun. My grandson was very please to receive this for his Christmas present.
    Carolyn
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/19/2021
    Super cool bb gun.
    Love it. Super cute and looks amazing. My 10 year old will be thrilled. I like that it comes with everything you need like eye protection, bbs etc.
    Kareena
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/14/2021
    product not functioning properly
    the safety will not stay cocked back to fire the gun.
    nick
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/13/2021
    POOR PERFORMANCE. UNRELIABLE. WASTE OF MONEY.
    I was really hoping this beginners BB rifle would be even 50% reliable because I loved the idea of a single pump and the child must pull hammer to fire it's single shot. Regrettably, I find myself trying over and over to patiently get the pump to even work. I'll hold one way, then another, then upside down, but more often than not it fails to fill air chamber. It has a nicer look than the old but reliable Daisy but it's not worth the money. My recommendation - get a Daisy Red Rider and don't look back.
    Lawrence
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/02/2021
    I Love It!
    I love it! It'll jam every now and again like any firearm, the pump handle scared me at first, it didn't feel sturdy (my fault) but after a couple uses, I'm confident it won't snap on me. It's made well for the price, it's powerful for a junior. I bought it as an upgrade from my super cheap $18 beginner rifle. When it arrived, there was a few small scratches on the barrel, but I'll blame that on Walmart shipping and handling. My package was sent to the wrong location and delayed I completely blame Walmart. My only regret is not buying it in store, I had to wait too long and pray Walmart would actually deliver my package with minimum damage.
    Daria
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/28/2021
    Great gun and price
    absolutely love this gun, and the box it comes in. Looks to be made well, we shall see on Christmas morning, but i believe there is going to be happy boy's for sure!
    Chasidy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/24/2021
    Top of the line product n service
    Very nice workman ship, expedient deliver, very satisfying
    Donald
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/03/2021
    A good shot for a beginner
    In comparison, I happen to also have a semi-auto pistol BB gun that loads in about 2 seconds. THIS Barra air gun takes some time to load and doesn't repeat. That's one of only two complaints. It also has poor balance (muzzle heavy), yet good square, grip and sight for a beginner, though loading is tedious. It's a good looking rifle, and accurate so far, though we haven't cranked it all the way up yet (it's winter). This is more of a fun, target shoot gun on a casual Saturday. if you don't mind constantly the reloading and shaking. Heavy, realistic weight, attractive, stylish, this may start your future hunter on learning patience, accuracy, meticulousness, and the one-shot-drop. Every hunter knows what I mean... not spending hours tracking. This will teach your kid to be precise.
    WarmInCLE
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/08/2020
    Exceptional quality.
    This gun is so well made! It looks like a show piece! We were impressed by all of it, it is a good weight, the gold platting is nice and the lever and firing works perfect. It shoots good and my husband is in love with it. He feels like a little kid again! It is a great gun for the price and you can't go wrong with it.
    Jen1023
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/06/2020
    Barra Airgun 1866 Junior Cowboy Review
    The Barra Airgun 1866 Junior Cowboy lever action pump air rifle has a plastic stock and forearm that looks like to dark walnut wood. The plastic receiver looks like shiny gold metal - can't really tell that it's plastic until you touch it. If you touch the finish on the fake brass you will leave finger prints. You know I had no real idea what this rifle would look like or feel like until I received it. Wow! On the one hand the rifle had somewhat of a toy look until you pick it up. Looks like the real deal. This Barra 1866 shoots .177 caliber BB's or pellets. The adjustable sights on the Barra 1866 allow you to line up your target. The rifle is 2 ft 10 inches long. Although it is primarily plastic is has weight to it that I did not expect a plastic toy gun to have Everything on it except the barrel, sight and the pumping mechanism is plastic. How long it will last before something plastic cracks or breaks remains to be seen. Loading pellets was not a big problem but I consider it a pain as does my son but he said you get used to it. We both agree that the BB's are much easier to load. Neither of us like the fact that you have to extend the pumping lever all the way out which is about the length of your arm just to shoot one BB. My son says it is fun to shoot! It is a toy and our first experience with a BB gun. Pretty gun. Nice to be able to shoot Pellets or BB's with the same Rifle. I've attached pictures of the gun and I've tried to upload a video but it keeps timing out. :(
    MotherHen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/27/2020
    So much fun! With excellent auto safety feature!
    This Barra 1866 Junior Cowboy Lever Action Air Gun is awesome! My older children love spending time outdoors with their dad and shooting this BB/pellet air gun. At first look, the craftsmanship and quality are outstanding! It looks very nice with its golden accents and its realistic Old Western style. This .177 caliber air rifle features a pump-style action to help reload quicker, and depending on how many pumps are applied, this air gun's output velocity ranges from 600 up to 800 feet per second. The best and most important feature that this Barra 1866 Junior air gun has is, for me as a parent, its automatic safety feature, which resets after every shot that is fired, to help prevent accidental extra shots fired and to teach gun safety early on! This air rifle is easy maintenance and durable for many years of fun and reliving memories of playing cowboys in the good old Wild Wild West times. I highly recommend it!
    Cami27
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/19/2020
    Super cool BB gun
    My sons have never owned a BB gun before, and I feel that having one is like a rite of passage, dare I say, essential to being a boy! They were very excited and intrigued by this Barra air rifle! It was really fun for my husband to relive his youth and recall when he first received his own BB gun, and to share that moment and excitement with our kids. This air gun is really beautiful and very well made. It is shiny and attractive and comfortable to hold. In fact, even when it is loaded with bbs, this air rifle is very lightweight. It is pretty easy to learn how to use it, and just takes practice to get the hang of it. The instructions that came in the box were very clear and helpful when we were leaning how to first operate the gun. I love the gold and brown wood look to it - it reminds me of classic rifles from the old western movies! My son and husband had a shooting session outside on our back deck this week, and they found that it was very accurate. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to buy their first or add to their BB gun collection.
    Blairebear
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/17/2020
    Nice looking!
    This 1866 cowboy air rifle has a large chamber with a magnetic pin to load the .177 pellets or Bb's easily. Has a 20" steel octagonal barrel and has a cast iron lever. Is very lightweight and looks good too. Has a synthetic wood stock and foregrip and the receiver and butt plate is finished with a nice golden electroplating. It looks good like that. I got this for my two boys to use and to scare off the coyotes that come through my yard.
    Gkrazykat
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/13/2020
    Impressed!
    This Barra 1866 Junior Cowboy Lever Action Air Gun is pretty high quality and feels very durable. It's the perfect weight and doesn't feel cheaply made. We used BB's that we already had and this thing shoots a good distance. The site was spot on as we hit the designated target every time. This is a really great air gun for the kids to practice with and learn gun safety.
    MomOf4Angels
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/13/2020
    Nice BB Gun
    This is a nice gun for someone under the age of 12. It has a flimsy feel to the loader when you pull it back but we will see how it holds up over time. The nice part about this gin is that it has a magnet that holds the shells in place so you can see that the bb is in the barrel loaded and ready to go. The gun is solid overall and seems fairly accurate. The BBs are sold separately so if you want to be able to use the gum out of the box, be sure to buy some.
    ckfcc
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/10/2020
    Excellent quality air gun
    This Barra 1866 Junior Cowboy Lever Action Air Gun is an excellent quality air rifle. It has a great classic cowboy style look and it feels comfortable in your hands. It shoots very accurately and pumping is easy and powerful. It also has great weight to it. It has a lot of detail and high quality finish. I like the auto safety that engages after every shot. It makes this air gun safe to use. The pellets are not that difficult to load. A great quality air gun for target practice. Really recommend it.
    Hendrika