Avanti 853 Champion .177

Caliber.177PowerplantSingle-stroke pneumaticTypeMatch air rifleProductionCurrent · 1981–present

Specifications

Caliber: .177
Powerplant: Single-stroke pneumatic
Action: Bolt action
Type: Match air rifle
Ammunition: BB/Pellet
Magazine: 1 rounds
Max velocity: 510 fps
Max energy: 2.9 fpe
Shots / fill: 1
Barrel: 18 in
Overall length: 37 in
Weight: 5 lbs
Optics rail: 11mm dovetail
Threaded muzzle: No
Production years: 1981–present
Production status: Current

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Manufacturer

Daisy / Avanti Legacy brand / mixed era · United States

Daisy and Avanti are legacy U.S. airgun brands best known for the Red Ryder, beginner BB and pellet rifles, and Avanti structured-marksmanship products; Daisy Manufacturing acquired Crosman in April 2024 and is now the parent of Crosman, Benjamin, and other airgun lines.

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Used-market reference

$250 $410

Typical used

$325

MSRP

$400

As of Q4 2025