From awhile back, and for most of us NOT that long ago !!!!!

[WILCO]

We really need a time machine.

[444ttd]

We really need a time machine.

yes we do

[Wayne Smith]

Yes, but if we had a time machine all our money would have the wrong dates on it!

[444ttd]

Yes, but if we had a time machine all our money would have the wrong dates on it!

sum-a-beech!!!!!!

[Texas by God]

Yes, but if we had a time machine all our money would have the wrong dates on it!

Yes, don't forget to take the coin collection!

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[ulav8r]

The time machine would be great. Go to 1848 California and pan/mine some gold, then return to 1960-63 and stock up on guns, then come back.

[Kylongrifle32]

There was a gun store in the town across the river from us. When I was around 12 yo late 70's I remember one of my dad's friends would go there and buy 50cal ammo cans that had 4 1911's packed in cosmoline in them. They were parts guns and sold for $45 per can. He was always able to get at least one complete pistol out of a can but sometimes he would build two.

I bought a 98 Mauser in 1987 to have sporterized in a varmint cartridge like a 22-250. Paid $100 for it got it home and looked it over. It had all matching serial numbers. I didn't have the heart to cut it up so I stuck it in the closet. Last year I heard a radio add from a place that bought military relics and firearms. Took the old Mauser up there and walked out of there with $850 in my pocket.

My dad joined the NRA in 1964 because they had an add for 03 springfield's for $17 if you joined. He had just gotten out of the army and did his rifle training with the springfield and fell in love with them.

[lrdg]

Back in the 60's I could get a Mauser 98 or M1 Carbine for $25. They were in big fiber drums at the hardware store. Springfields were 'expensive', $40.

My Remington .22 bolt rifle cost $49.

Keep in mind a brand new Mustang in 1966 was $2000.

I remember 98s in a fifty five gallon drum at the near by surplus store. $20 each. A year or two after that I took a job for $1 an hour.

[RustyReel]

I remember 98s in a fifty five gallon drum at the near by surplus store. $20 each. A year or two after that I took a job for $1 an hour.

Yep, that's the part I keep trying to remind myself. If I recall correctly, back then my LGS had entry level rifles, Rem 788's and Mossy 800's for around $69 new. Trouble was that was pretty close to two weeks take home pay for me then. I do the math between what I made then and what I make now, even as a retired old guy, and prices don't really seem to be that crazy. 2020 prices of course are the exception!