No idea what the cost was - it was a B-day gift from my Dad.
Nope - wasn't as powerful as the Red Rider.
But, during the Great BB-gun Wars of Great Falls Montana, powerful didn't matter so much. The pump action was much faster than my younger brother's lever action. While if he got me it hurt, I could get off 5 or 6 shots to his one. He didn't have a chance.
Plus - you can sharpen a piece of welding rod & slip it down the barrel. Makes a great harpoon gun.
I remember lots.
Bruce