The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Original cost of a model 1892 back in 1895?

James K · November 10, 2011, 10:44 PM

FWIW, I have used a 42::1 for conversion in the 1880-1910 period. So that Model 1892 cost around $525 in today's money; the takedown $672. The ammo would have been $28.50 and $41.50. Not too far from equivalent "using guns" today.

Jim

November 10, 2011, 10:44 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	FWIW, I have used a 42::1 for conversion in the 1880-1910 period. So that Model 1892 cost around $525 in today's money; the takedown $672. The ammo would have been $28.50 and $41.50. Not too far from equivalent "using guns" today. Jim