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Posted: 1/5/2021 11:59:54 AM EDT

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The last one looked like the prequel to the classic Elian Gonzales photo of him being taken back by the .gov to be shipped back to Cuba

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They sort of overlooked that one when looking for photos to use in advertisements.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:02:50 PM EDT

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$766 was a lot of money in the 80's when that H&K ad was running; all of the modern military style semi-automatics were expensive but the H&Ks were especially expensive. Cheap AR-15s would come later.

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It's interesting to see how the '89 import ban effectively killed the widespread commercial adoption of the 9x series rifles. I wonder what H&K93s would cost now if they'd continued to be imported after '89.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:03:20 PM EDT

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I don't have to go through my boxes of old gun magazines anymore, I like that.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:06:41 PM EDT

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@Miami_JBT are you going to post them in this thread every day, or new threads daily?

Hopefully just keep them in this thread....

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:11:47 PM EDT

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@Miami_JBT are you going to post them in this thread every day, or new threads daily?

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This thread.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:12:19 PM EDT

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Don't tase me bro !

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Posted: 1/5/2021 12:13:19 PM EDT

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A high school buddy had a 39-A. We didn't quite envy him, because it was a heavy damned thing, but a very nice rifle.

I had one of these, with a Weaver B6.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:20:16 PM EDT

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This thread.

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@Miami_JBT are you going to post them in this thread every day, or new threads daily?

Hopefully just keep them in this thread....

This thread.

good call. this will be a treasure trove of history.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:34:14 PM EDT

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I wanted one of these (there were full color ads too, just couldn't find one)

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:39:56 PM EDT

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This is awesome, op

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:39:59 PM EDT

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$766 was a lot of money in the 80's when that H&K ad was running; all of the modern military style semi-automatics were expensive but the H&Ks were especially expensive. Cheap AR-15s would come later.

I remember that S&W ad and thought it was hilarious at the time. Although revolvers have since become unfashionable, people still claim that Rugers are stronger.

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The Schmoe & Wesson ad is hilarious. They spend so much time extolling the virtues of forged parts, yet today their revolvers are thoroughly infested with metal injected garbage.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:41:17 PM EDT

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I remember looking at the HK in a small store in Dolamite al, guy name Frank Camper ran it. I was a year or two out of the army, new job and could not afford it.

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I've haunted those stores when I was working Hank's Ambulance and remember hanging out there when on a standby.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:42:26 PM EDT

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OP, you rule. Love this thread!

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:47:44 PM EDT

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What is this shit about the 80s?

I thought this thread was about old advertisements.

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:50:18 PM EDT

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What is this shit about the 80s?

I thought this thread was about old advertisements.

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Give it time....

Posted: 1/5/2021 12:56:35 PM EDT

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In before pre-86 Shotgun News ads for Colt M16s.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:00:02 PM EDT

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Quality time spent here!

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:01:24 PM EDT

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Somehow I don’t think we’ll see an advertisement like this one ever again.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:04:22 PM EDT

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Somehow I don’t think we’ll see an advertisement like this one ever again.

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Hv2HZS5mpEQ/TQOQeWQ_FWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/PuQar-Zm49g/s1600/cowboyTommygun.gif

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The pre-1934 ads for Maxim silencers were sweet too. Women in Victorian dress shooting in the garden.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:04:54 PM EDT

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Nothing screams more high speed than commandos rappeling... with 16” PCCs without muzzle devices.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:11:33 PM EDT

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Thanks, this is good stuff!

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:46:15 PM EDT

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I particularly like the hostage ad. Note the criminals considerately left the door open for the police. You don't see that many polite criminals anymore.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:48:34 PM EDT

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I like it.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:51:24 PM EDT

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Neat!

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:53:35 PM EDT

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Needs more SHOTGUN NEWS

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:56:37 PM EDT

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As long as we are doing old advertisements.

Posted: 1/5/2021 1:58:42 PM EDT

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Neat and nostalgic. Sadly, in those days a lack of extra funds limited me to admiring the ads.

Posted: 1/5/2021 2:00:03 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2021 2:00:23 PM EDT

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I like this idea Miami. It’s a much needed break from the political stuff here.

Posted: 1/5/2021 2:01:48 PM EDT

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Subscribed.... and I'll take a SW Burger please...

Posted: 1/5/2021 2:04:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2021 2:27:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2021 5:17:18 PM EDT

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I would be glad to pay that msrp for the HK91.

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Remember the few hundred dollar Chinese AKs? I do.

Posted: 1/5/2021 5:19:34 PM EDT

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Badass tag!

Posted: 1/5/2021 5:48:43 PM EDT

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Great thread idea. Here is a first day contribution.

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Posted: 1/5/2021 6:07:19 PM EDT

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I'm currently sitting on 375 specific different advertisements ranging from the early 1900s to the 2000s.

Posted: 1/5/2021 6:10:03 PM EDT

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I'm currently sitting on 375 specific different advertisements ranging from the early 1900s to the 2000s.

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It'd be pretty cool if you could give some info as to when the ad ran when you post them, if it's available.

Posted: 1/5/2021 6:14:07 PM EDT

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The good old days , soldier of fortune and many other mags , multiple army-navy stores with their unique smell which was the same in each one . kill a commie for mommy and tested in Japan nuclear mushroom shirts , and being a broke ass kid just getting started after reading Mack Nolan paperbacks. I realize I have never grown up even at 57 lol. Thanks Miami , subscribed