Back in 1950s and early 60s all the gun mags and outdoor mags carried ads from the big mail order gun houses. Shooting Times January 1964 issue carried an ad for Western Military Arms of Sacramento Ca. Western was offering Russian 91/30 rifles in NRA good condition for $9.95. WWII M98 Mausers in NRA good condition for $29.95. Other magazines from that time period had Vetterli and various Rolling Blocks for $9.95. They were so cheap people made lamps out of them. You scored a nice one with lots of history as they served in WWI.
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