You might be surprised at the answer. The true star of the museum is the actual A Christmas Story BB gun. Yes, this is the real Red Ryder model BB air gun Ralphie used in the classic film.

"A Christmas Story" is back on television for the holiday ... wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. But his mother, teacher and even Santa tell him that he'll shoot his eye out.

It was maybe a $3 part that could be replaced in 20 seconds, but it was absolutely required for the gun to work. And on Christmas morning, we had no replacement. Despite the man-size gift ...

"A Christmas ... model manufactured by Daisy Outdoor Products did. So, the gun had to be constructed specifically for the film. In 2020, Daisy finally released an official replica of the ...

A Christmas Story has remained a seminal holiday movie ... who is determined that he wants a new Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but all the adults are trying to convince him its a bad idea ...