1958 Surplus Guns; Cheap! And for Good Reasons!

 

The vintage ad from 1958 in Guns Magazine showcases surplus rifles at prices that seem astonishingly low by today’s standards. Let’s break down these prices adjusted for 2024 and explore the practicality and allure of these historical firearms.

One dollar in 1958 would be worth about $10.87 today in constant dollars. Let’s see how the 1958 prices look in 2024 dollars when adjusted for inflation. This conversion reflects the cumulative price increase of about 986.74% over 66 years, based on an average annual inflation rate of 3.68% .

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