I've seen copies of the Monkey Ward catalog from the early 80s, and prices for a Colt SAA were around 17 dollars. But by the late 90s, Sears had 'em for 12.95.
Run down the pix, and under the shotguns are the CHEAP pocket pistols, and under them are the Colts. And down at the bottom of page 536 (where the Colts are), there is a Smith 44 caliber double action for 13.00.
Back then Smith and Colt cost about the same. You were paying for the gun, and not for the magic four letters.
My Gun Digest from 1966 has a reprint of J. H. Johnson Catlog from 1888 - 89. Colt New Line Revolvers went for $10.00 with Ivry Handles. New Frntier 44's went for $14.00. And Lightnings went for $12.40 in 41 . No S&W's. But a British Bull Dog in 44 was $3.50;
I've seen copies of the Monkey Ward catalog from the early 80s, and prices for a Colt SAA were around 17 dollars. But by the late 90s, Sears had 'em for 12.95.
Run down the pix, and under the shotguns are the CHEAP pocket pistols, and under them are the Colts. And down at the bottom of page 536 (where the Colts are), there is a Smith 44 caliber double action for 13.00.
Back then Smith and Colt cost about the same. You were paying for the gun, and not for the magic four letters.
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