In 1964, a guy could walk into the local Montgomery Ward and put a Springfield 30-06 on lay-a-way, for a dollar leaving a $40.48 balance. Here's the proof.
Was given a box of old Weaver scopes Sunday, , model 330 and K 2.5. The receipt was in the box.
Perhaps the K 2.5 was to be mounted on the .06?
Looked at the 1964 Montgomery Wards catalog to see if maybe the Springfield in question was a sporterized M1903, but the closest thing advertised was this Enfield for under $23.00.
Those were the days...