Midway: $99.99 Military Surplus Magazine M1 Carbine 30 Carbine 15-Round Unissued, Original Packaging Steel

[Foxfire5]

I remember back in the 80’s seeing USGI surplus mags wrapped in a wax type paper for a couple bucks.

Discharged from military in 79 and M2 carbine could be had for $300. Plus stamp for $500. I was in college on the GI Bill and had no extra money.

Now retired and still can’t afford anything with a giggle switch.

It was the cost of the dang stamp that hurt.

 

[Bravo1413]

Not that it’s really relevant, but people used to buy the whole gun for less than half that amount.

But I also remember paying $.79/gal for gasoline too

I worked at a gas station and pumped gas for $.19 a gallon. We have come a long way.