That sounds familiar. My first Mosin 91/30 was for $90 and $40 for a 440 round spam can. Heck of a deal!
Ah the good old days. Things may be getting worse. Friday, I went in to buy a S & W 38 Special revolver because my wife has finger strength problems chambering rounds. I’ve had Secret and Q clearances and nary a spot on my record. My background check was put on hold. Maybe nothing but bureaucratic SNAFU, but who knows?