Average wage in the mid to early 1960's was $2.15/hr.
Take a $25.00 surplus firearm, in that day, and it would take 9.3 hours of labour to afford said firearm. (before taxes)
Todays average wage is close to $29.00/hr.
$29x9.3=$270.00(+ or -)
Now what is the going price for a SKS, or a Nagant?
SKS ~ $220
Nagant ~ $200-$250
Same old same old......
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