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I was surprised to find a gun ad in a 1959 National Geographic. They had 03's for $39.95 (which seems pricey, and no mention of high or low number!) and Norwegian Krags for $24.95, if memory serves. The incidental use and carrying of guns was often featured in the NAT GEO articles of the "old" days. Now - not bluudy likely! I can't post pictures, but a selection of gun ads in unlikely publications would make a great post for someone inclined to do the research. Rick, mebbe?
Now I have to dig out the old copies. My father joined the NGS in '58 and we have almost every copy still.
I remember walking into a surplus store in Jacksonville, NC in the late 50's and seeing a couple of wooden barrels full of '03's. IIRC, the sign on the barrel said $15.00 each.
There were and are a lot of 03's around Jacksonville. One just has to know where to look.
Semper Fi
Hi Jim,
Do you know where there are any good enfields?
Howard
Hey Howard, how are you doing? I didn't know there were any GOOD Enfields, but I will look around my usual suspects. Being between Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg does have its advantages.
Jim
Ran the $39.95 on an inflation calculator. That is $283. in 2007 dollars.
That is a better price than the $400.00 CMP, but it was not a give away.