Sears Catalogue had air rifles listing for $1.48 (Daisy) to around $4.48 for a Daisy model 25. Benjamin models sold for about $3.50 to $4.00.
in general 180 $ is the minimum for a reliable rifle.
Less than 100 to 500 or so
They cost around $35 newThey cost around $35 new
Air rifle scopes will vary in cost based on their quality and features. In general, they can be as low as $40 for the most basic scopes, and can get as high as $160 for scopes with more advanced reticles and zooms.
Most air rifles sold for around $20 to $30 in the 1960's
There is NO Best and inexpensive air rifle. A good quality air rifle is going to cost you money. A cheap air rifle will reflect it quality by how poorly it performs.
about $85 --------New Answer---------------- As of Sept, 2011 the Daisy Grizzly cost about $35.50. Crosman never made a Grizzly model air rifle.
This all depends on what you are looking for. A good air rifle will cost on the average $150 or more, but a competition air rifle will cost into the thousands. I own a few PCP air rifles. (PreCharged Pneumatic) that cost around $400 to $1200. These are the most powerful class of air rifles. They are charged with a scuba tank to 3000 PSI. The average consumer can expect to spend around $250 for a good air rifle or air gun.
It all depends on who made the air rifle and the power plant that the rifle uses.
One of the best is a Feinwerkbau Westinger & Altenburger. Biathlon Air Rifle Model P700 Aluminum. Average cost $2,480. It's an Olympic Match Rifle.
There are Several Excellent air rifle scopes, but keep in mind that many of them can cost much more than your rifle. Here are the names of just a few. Bushnell, Hawke, Leapers, Centerpoint and Gamo. All of these makers have a wide range of scopes at different cost. I suggest that you go to the link I've posted below and make a choice.
Currently it is selling for $69.99. I suggest that you also look at the Crosman 2104x, it's the same rifle, I would suggest that you look at the "pyramydair" home page to see both of these rifles.