I remember when...........
That Savage 99 Featherweight cost me $95 in 1960 ..... through a wholesale catalog.
And that canoe outfitter wouldnt sell me a pistol because i was 'too young.'
A few years later the Savage 99 ( 300 Sav ) acquired a Weaver K4 scope [post n cross hair] mounted in a Pachmayr Lo-Swing mount. The scope cost about 45. That rig accounted for quite a few whitetails. Is still in my rifle cabinet. Has aged a lot better than i have.
The pistol, a Colt Frontier Scout, was finally purchased by my father with my cash for $49. The pistol still works well. Still have the original box and bill of sale.
Remember that back in 1969 i acquired an Ambassadeur 5000 fishing reel for $24,and met a young lady who was well worth having around.
Still have the reel, and that lady and I well celebrate our 50th wedding Anniversary next month.
