You need to plug these prices into an inflation calculator to see that the real cost is not that far off from today's prices.
yesteryear's price = today's price
.22 revolver for $40 = $300
surplus ammo at .06/round = .45/round
mosin for $10 = $75
30-30 for $99 = $745
yesteryear's price = today's price
.22 revolver for $40 = $300
surplus ammo at .06/round = .45/round
mosin for $10 = $75
30-30 for $99 = $745