Them were the days (1971) - Page 2

BlueTrain · October 20, 2010, 07:47 AM

You know, if you look through very old catalogs and reprints like the old Shooters Bible, it is impressive to see the selection of guns no longer available. In fact, hardly any from 1940 are still around in the same form. But Skeeter Skelton mentioned in passing that many models, referring there to S&W revolvers, were difficult to find in stores. But I suppose there are models today you might have trouble finding an actual speciman to examine. I also not that between 1940 and 1959, those being two years I have catalogs to compare, that many models continued almost unchanged, though all the S&W revolvers had been updated.

jazzmanDK · October 20, 2010, 09:44 AM

In 1969 I bought a Smith & Wesson Mod. 36 (Bird's Head wood grip) for 69.95 at the Ivanhoe Gun Shop in Watertown, MA.

Today I'm asked to pay upwards of $350 for the same piece. Not a complaint, just an odd comment. And the Smith is still my favorite carry piece.

Zip

October 20, 2010, 07:47 AM	#26
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	You know, if you look through very old catalogs and reprints like the old Shooters Bible, it is impressive to see the selection of guns no longer available. In fact, hardly any from 1940 are still around in the same form. But Skeeter Skelton mentioned in passing that many models, referring there to S&W revolvers, were difficult to find in stores. But I suppose there are models today you might have trouble finding an actual speciman to examine. I also not that between 1940 and 1959, those being two years I have catalogs to compare, that many models continued almost unchanged, though all the S&W revolvers had been updated. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

October 20, 2010, 09:44 AM	#27
jazzmanDK Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Tampa Bay South (Just outside St Petersburg) Florida Posts: 33	1969 not much different than '71 In 1969 I bought a Smith & Wesson Mod. 36 (Bird's Head wood grip) for 69.95 at the Ivanhoe Gun Shop in Watertown, MA. Today I'm asked to pay upwards of $350 for the same piece. Not a complaint, just an odd comment. And the Smith is still my favorite carry piece. Zip