I bought a Springfield 03-A4 (never issued) for about that same amount from the DCM back in the early 60's. It was delivered via Railway Express. BOY HOWDY, etc! I sure wish I'd been smart enough to keep it.joe817 wrote:
I had for a long time a .30 cal. carbine I got from DCM from the NRA back in the 60's. Paid $17.00 for it.

IIRC, one could get a 1911 for about $11.00 from the DCM back then?