Do you have sentimental hunting gear?

[1976B.L.Johns.]

Yeah, I guess I do.

I hunt Whitetail with my Dad's rifle.
A U.S model 1917 Remington that he sporterized.

 

[Legionnaire]

I’m not very sentimental about gear, even though I have some items that I’ve carried for years. I’d be disappointed if they were lost or wore out but not heartbroken; it’s just stuff.

The only exception is my first firearm, a Mossberg 500 12 gauge combo my wife bought for me early in our marriage. It accompanied me on many outings with my father-in-law, who taught me to hunt. It has taken more game than any other of my guns. My FIL died a few years ago and I think of and am thankful for him (and my wife) every time I handle the Mossberg.

 

[wis bang]

Dad's rifle, Dad's Flintlock, Dad's compass, Dad's antler handle knife, and the crackerjack's whistle the took from me at age 4.....I use the first three, as needed.

 

[1976B.L.Johns.]

and the crackerjack's whistle the took from me at age 4..

 

[wis bang]

found it in his hunting suit...

 

[ttittle]

The first rifle I bought brand new is also the rifle I shot my first buck with, my largest buck with, my nephew shot his first buck with, and the first gun I learned to reload for. Me and that rifle have been through a lot together.