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I once worked for the Sacramento Union, and kept a copy of its last edition, Jan. 14, 1994. I came across that copy today by chance and noticed that the sports section carried an ad from a local gun shop, also now defunct, and thought the prices might be interesting.
Ruger Bearcat $349.97, Ruger Vaquero .45 LC $449.97, Ruger KP-90 .45 ACP $349.97, Ruger KCP-100 .357 MAG $319.97, Mitchell Luger 9 mm $489.97, Magnum Research .44 MAg auto $799.97.
I would guess that prices have not kept up with inflation over the 25 years since. One chart I consulted says inflation during that period was 73 percent, so maybe guns are actually cheaper now in real terms. Others might disagree.
Ruger Bearcat $349.97, Ruger Vaquero .45 LC $449.97, Ruger KP-90 .45 ACP $349.97, Ruger KCP-100 .357 MAG $319.97, Mitchell Luger 9 mm $489.97, Magnum Research .44 MAg auto $799.97.
I would guess that prices have not kept up with inflation over the 25 years since. One chart I consulted says inflation during that period was 73 percent, so maybe guns are actually cheaper now in real terms. Others might disagree.
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