I used "purchasing power" estimate which is different from straight-forward exchange rates:

£100 in 1890 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £13,691.76 today, an increase of £13,591.76 over 132 years. The pound had an average inflation rate of 3.80% per year between 1890 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 13,591.76%

But still comes out to a digit less than I computed. 90 (not 900) x 13,591 = £1,223,190 not 12 million.

Using this number to compute how much a Purdey shotgun purchased for £60 in 1890 should theoretically cost today = £8,154.6. If Purdey will sell me a new gun for that price, they've got a buyer!

Last edited by Argo44; 03/09/22 02:57 AM.
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