Rocky,
I remember in the early 60s,I think it was Old Hunters Lodge in VA was offering M-1 Garands for $79. and 1911s for $29.

The 45 acp revolvers (S&W and Colt) were also going for around $29.

I think M-1 carbines through the DCM were going for $19.

In the early 60s,in 'Nam I saw storage areas with crates of M-1 carbine stacked up high.

Wayne