Pond James Pond
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That would be $1080
If that is true the Colt was better value then: 2014 price at corrected '70 dollar values would mean a price tag of $827
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How much?! Price matching across the decades.
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That would be $1080
If that is true the Colt was better value then: 2014 price at corrected '70 dollar values would mean a price tag of $827
I paid $175 for a Remington 700 ADL in 1975. IIRC a BDL at the time was around $225. I know a new CDL is right at $900 and if you can find a BDL around $800. The only current ADL's aren't a good comparison to the ADL of 40 years ago.
A Marlin 336 sold for about $115 during the mid-70's
I paid $200 for a Remington 1100 during 1978 I think.
Not sure what you are using, but I found this a while ago.
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
Based on my link the 1975 700 BDL should be $995 in todays money
The 336 should be $508
And the 1100 should be $730.
Pretty accurate really.
A Marlin 336 sold for about $115 during the mid-70's
I paid $200 for a Remington 1100 during 1978 I think.
Not sure what you are using, but I found this a while ago.
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
Based on my link the 1975 700 BDL should be $995 in todays money
The 336 should be $508
And the 1100 should be $730.
Pretty accurate really.
lee n. field
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Let's put it to the test. I want you to tell me about a gun you bought some years ago that has a modern day equivalent.
Taurus Model 66, $189 in 1988. Bud's Gun Shop is now showing the equivalent 66 (blue, 4") at $411.
Unlicensed Dremel
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I remember when a *stainless steel* Marlin 60 was only $99 on sale brand new at Jumbo Sports ... should have jumped on that - mid/late 90s.
Pond James Pond
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Taurus Model 66, $189 in 1988. Bud's Gun Shop is now showing the equivalent 66 (blue, 4") at $411.
I've been referring to the exact same link as jmr40 since the outset and your example gives a present day price of $380, so cheaper then.
Marlin 60 was only $99
Making a guess at about '97, the Marlin would cost $146 today.
Any idea what the real present day cost is? (And if I've understood correctly Marlin seems to have suffered after a Remington takeover. Correct?)