Good Old Days?

Paladinpainter · 02-25-2016, 06:24 PM

I came across a copy of the American Rifleman from January of 1947. It made for some interesting reading with an ad that the Communists planning to disarm America. One article interviewed a number of leading firearms manufacturers about ramping up production for the civilian market, now that raw materials were becoming available.
By far the most fun reading were the want ads. How many times have you heard nostalgic talk about the guns you could buy dirt cheap? Well, yes Lugers for $100 is pretty attractive until you remember that the average wage in 1947 was $.50 to $.75 per hour. That a man making $2000 a year was doing pretty well for himself.
Our well-off friend still had to part with a week's pay or more to pick up a nice Luger. Which sounds about right for today's market.
Maybe the good ol' days just look better though our bi-focals.
Be Well,
John

02-25-2016, 06:24 PM	#1
Paladinpainter User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 15 Posts	Good Old Days? I came across a copy of the American Rifleman from January of 1947. It made for some interesting reading with an ad that the Communists planning to disarm America. One article interviewed a number of leading firearms manufacturers about ramping up production for the civilian market, now that raw materials were becoming available. By far the most fun reading were the want ads. How many times have you heard nostalgic talk about the guns you could buy dirt cheap? Well, yes Lugers for $100 is pretty attractive until you remember that the average wage in 1947 was $.50 to $.75 per hour. That a man making $2000 a year was doing pretty well for himself. Our well-off friend still had to part with a week's pay or more to pick up a nice Luger. Which sounds about right for today's market. Maybe the good ol' days just look better though our bi-focals. Be Well, John Attached Thumbnails