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To: The KG9 Kid

In 1934 when the NFA act was made law, the $200 dollar tax was almost what the average man made in a month. The more expensive machine guns like the Thompson and Browning BAR cost about $200 so it was a 100% plus tax...


5 posted on 03/25/2008 2:05:20 PM PDT by El Laton Caliente (NRA Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: El Laton Caliente

Accounting for inflation, $200 in 1934 was equivalent to $3600 today.


6 posted on 03/25/2008 2:08:25 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (The average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. - Ratatouille)
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To: El Laton Caliente; ctdonath2
I know. I've paid it several times.

What do you think would happen under Arkansas Toothpick's scenario?

7 posted on 03/25/2008 2:10:34 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid
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