You paid that much??

[Darreld Walton]

1976

S&W Model 29, six inch, blue, in presentation box, spankin' new, $176.00. I had just put on SSgt stripes at Malmstrom Airplane Patch. Still, it was a big chunk of money...

 

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Prices will always differ from state to state but when I lived in NC, I bought a Series 70 MkIV 45 Auto for $159.95 in late 1973.

That same year I bought a Ruger 45 ACP/45 Colt (interchangeable cylinders) with 4 5/8" barrel, Serial number 00075(I think) for $79.00..the old 3-screw Ruger you pay a mint for today.

Anyone care to join me in a few bars of "Precious Memories"?

I bought this 3-screw Ruger .45 Colt without the ACP cylinder, but with a box of ammo, for $100 including tax in late 1973. Ruger manufactured only a few of the Old Model revolvers in .45 Colt before they went to the New Model. I used this one for deer hunting for years, and my nephew "keeps it for me" and hunts deer with it now. It got me started hand loading for my revolvers. Yep, "Precious Memories" in more ways than just prices.

Typical value increase in classic handguns = 10X
Typical value increase in classic automobiles = 12X
Typical value increase in Teacher's impact upon children: PRICELESS!

pwhphd, thanks. We hope we have a positive impact now and then . . . . . . . . . . Did you ever find a Model 18?