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Unread 03-23-2016, 09:06 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by alvin View Post
I bet even lower was Japanese rifles. Nice one was $15. Average one was virtually free. Some collectors accumulated 1,000+ Japanese rifles. How much is a nice Japanese rifle nowadays?
In some cases it they were free. When I was in high school during the 60s my interest in firearms was well known. My Physics teacher gave me a great condition type 99 rifle complete with monopod, dust cover and completely intact Imperial Mum.

I don't recall how he actually gave it to me, whether it was in the parking lot or if I came by his home, I remember his wife as a friendly person who greeted us students who were always showing up. We all really liked that teacher- he was "one of us"; tough but fair. Believe it or not this was sunny California in the mid to late 60s.

I have it still....

Jerry
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