For a couple of decades I usually went to the gun show but couldn't afford a lot of nice guns. I most often bought reloading tools and supplies. The other frequent purchase, often unneeded at the moment but great for souvenirs, was S&W Target Stocks. Most were $5 to $10 in excellent condition.
However, before I started going to shows I bought a couple pairs new in the store for $25. That was in the 1970s. A friend bought the most beautiful pair of rosewood Target Stocks that I've seen new for $50. They had distinct white, black and red grains about 1/8" wide. Hung on the shelf next to them was the only pair of zebra wood factory Targets I've seen. They had distinct black and white grains. They were also $50. Since I've not even seen a pair on this forum I wish that I'd squandered $50 on them. Who knew?
Edit to add: That $50 should be put in historical perspective. Excellent condition Model 36 Chief Specials were readily available for $125 and excellent condition Model 10s were readily available for $150.
Last edited by k22fan; 09-04-2021 at 06:20 PM.
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