Eaton's catalogue 1934-35 ammo

[kjohn]

Good old Kamlooky sent a link to the Eaton's catalogue. Look what was popular back then:

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[boltonscouter]

$2/box for 303BR wasn't cheap!

 

[kamlooky]

But it was available.

 

[PPCLIGullyPlatoon]

Here's some comparative costs of "stuff" in 1935
How Much things cost in 1935 Average Cost of new house $3,450.00 Average wages per year $1,600.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents Average Cost for house rent $22.00 per month A loaf of Bread 8 cents A LB of Hamburger Meat 11 cents Average New Car Price $625.00 Canada Dry Ginger Ale 20 Cents

Maybe a poor example but a box of 303 ammo would buy a tank of gas in my old truck!

 

[rl4930]

With those numbers, the average income in canada should be about $150 000. I guess the middle class really has been wiped out.

 

[Big Bad]

Middle of the Great Depression. Nobody had money but it was worth something.

 

[sailor723]

Don't forget...the vast majority of families lived comfortably on one income not two.

 

[rl4930]

Yeah, and the average HOUSEHOLD income is half that. Worldwide corporate globalization is working ...