Yep, a Stevens model 46, 22 rimfire rifle. I walked bean fields during the summer to save up and buy it. I don't remember for sure the cost, but I am sure it was in the $13-$17 range. I haven't shot it for years and now it hangs on the wall above my loading bench.
Your First Gun...Still Got It?
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Meanoldfart
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I got it for Christmas in 1958, a Fox 16 ga. side x side double barrel, two gold played triggers. Its still a great rabbit and quail gun.
I got it for Christmas in 1958, a Fox 16 ga. side x side double barrel, two gold played triggers. Its still a great rabbit and quail gun.
Greg L
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Yep,
A Ruger SP-101. It's now my wife's carry gun.
Greg
A Ruger SP-101. It's now my wife's carry gun.
Greg
Ron L
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I still have my first gun, a Glenfield Model 75 22LR. It's around 27 years old now and still shooting fine.
MarineTech
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My first gun was a Ruger 10/22 that I got for my 10th birthday. I don't have it anymore. I gave it to my younger cousin when I joined the Marines in 89. I kick myself for that. He still has it though.
meathammer
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Winchester 94 .30-30. I still shoot it now and then. My uncle won it in a raffle (used) for a dollar. He didn't want it, so he gave it to me.
Hemicuda
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I still got them all...
First gun - Daisey "Mod. 99" BB gun - 4 years old
First rifle - Springfield Bolt-Cocker single shot bolt .22 - 6 years old
First gun I shot (non BB gun) - Winchester Mod. 60A Target Bolt
First handgun - Ruger MK1 .22 - 18 years old
First pistol I ever shot - Hi-standard Double-Nine .22 Revolver
First shotgun I ever shot, and owned - Fox Mod. B SxS
First gun - Daisey "Mod. 99" BB gun - 4 years old
First rifle - Springfield Bolt-Cocker single shot bolt .22 - 6 years old
First gun I shot (non BB gun) - Winchester Mod. 60A Target Bolt
First handgun - Ruger MK1 .22 - 18 years old
First pistol I ever shot - Hi-standard Double-Nine .22 Revolver
First shotgun I ever shot, and owned - Fox Mod. B SxS
12GA
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Yup, it's a Remington Mohawk-48 12GA autoloader. I bought it brand new in 1974 at the local K-Mart for $125.
nualle
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The first gun I owned, I still have. The Mossberg Maverick 12-guage I refer to in my sig was given to me by a good friend.
The first gun I bought with my own money was a P-08 cobbled together from parts, all WWII era, but different years. I wanted a shooting gun, not a wall hanger, and I got it—but I should have shopped longer. I never liked the Nazi stamps on it and, though it shot, it jammed too often (understandable, elderly workhorse that it was, but no fun at the firing line). I sold it off at a loss with no regrets. Someday maybe I'll get a repro.
BTW SteyrAUG: that 1917 Erfurt is purty!
The first gun I bought with my own money was a P-08 cobbled together from parts, all WWII era, but different years. I wanted a shooting gun, not a wall hanger, and I got it—but I should have shopped longer. I never liked the Nazi stamps on it and, though it shot, it jammed too often (understandable, elderly workhorse that it was, but no fun at the firing line). I sold it off at a loss with no regrets. Someday maybe I'll get a repro.
BTW SteyrAUG: that 1917 Erfurt is purty!
TallPine
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Nope - first gun was a 50 caliber T/C Hawken. It got stolen out of my camper trailer while logging down in northern New Mexico.
It was loaded with ball and powder at the time, but with no cap. I often wonder if those Mexican kids blew themselves up with it ...?
It was loaded with ball and powder at the time, but with no cap. I often wonder if those Mexican kids blew themselves up with it ...?
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Per se my Crossman 760 was my first and it is quietly reposed in the corner of my room. A few years back, I killed a pigeon that was feeding at the neighbor's. Doves are OK, pigeons are fair game ever since one pooped on my head in 3rd grade.
My first firearm was a Remington 700 BDL LH in 30-06. I paid $225 for it and have it today. No regrets.
My first firearm was a Remington 700 BDL LH in 30-06. I paid $225 for it and have it today. No regrets.
Nope. My first gun was a semi .22 rifle with a recoil spring almost completely destroyed by rust (unknown to me when I bought it). I only owned it for two weeks before I found the seller at a gun show and swapped it for a functional Marlin Mdl 60 (which I do still own, and have no plans to sell).
kalibear45
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Steyraug: I hate you.
I sold the first 4 guns I had: USP40F, Remmy 1100, Kimber Stainless Target II, and Benelli SBE. Don't miss any of them, at all.
KP95DAO
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No. My mother has it. A H&R 949 bought in October '68. I think I paid $55.00 at the Post Exchange.
Ikari
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First gun was a Chinese SKS. I still have it (only bought it 1.5 yrs ago). I've put about 1000 rounds thru it so far. Great beater gun. I went throught the 'dumb college student who goes overboard tricking out a gun that's only worth $150-200 with another $200 worth of accessories' phase. I think I'm getting better now. I plan to keep that gun around. They'll probably be illegal to buy here in CA in the next few years. I'll own a pre-ban weapon. wheeeeee
The very first gun I ever bought after I moved away from home was a Remington 870 Express back in 1991. I still have it and use it for all of my hunting trips were a shotgun is required. I also used my express for skeet until I made E-5 and bought myself an 1187 back in 1995.
blades67
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Yes, I still have my first gun, a Colt Python.
Chris Rhines
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I suppose that my first gun was the Anschutz sporter that Dad gave me when I was...14? Something like that.
I'm keeping that one forever.
My first gun bought with my own money is my CZ-75b. I have no plans to sell that one either.
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I'm keeping that one forever.
My first gun bought with my own money is my CZ-75b. I have no plans to sell that one either.
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Sylvilagus Aquaticus
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first firearm- 12th birthday, Browning 22. auto takedown model, still have it.
first centerfire rifle-16th birthday, Winchester M70 in 30.06, still have it, but it's in the back of the safe.
first centerfire pistol- 21st birthday, first one I bought for myself- Browning Hi-Power, the first of many. Still own it, shoot and carry it more than any of the other BHP's.
The only firearms I have ever sold were purchased either totally impulsively, like a string of H&R 999 break action .22's (notoriously out of time eventually) and a P-38 which I took an absolute bath on, as I bought it just a few months before they came into the country by the containerload in better condition for less than half of what I paid for it. I recall trading a Marlin 60 to my brother for a nice set of golf clubs once, but I got the better end of the deal by far on that one as I found it, rusting, in the woods one day.
I purchased a pair of Stevens pumps from an OTASCO store that was closing long ago; I kept the .410 and traded the 20 gauge with a small amount of cash NIB for a Browning BDA (early SIG 220) in .45 with a 3 digit serial number.
Anymore, if I find something I want, I buy it and tend to never part with it. I guess I figure if it's worth buying, it's worth keeping....although I own a PT111.
Regards,
Rabbit.
"If we could just get everyone to close their eyes and visualize world
peace for an hour, imagine how serene and quiet it would be until
the looting started..."
first centerfire rifle-16th birthday, Winchester M70 in 30.06, still have it, but it's in the back of the safe.
first centerfire pistol- 21st birthday, first one I bought for myself- Browning Hi-Power, the first of many. Still own it, shoot and carry it more than any of the other BHP's.
The only firearms I have ever sold were purchased either totally impulsively, like a string of H&R 999 break action .22's (notoriously out of time eventually) and a P-38 which I took an absolute bath on, as I bought it just a few months before they came into the country by the containerload in better condition for less than half of what I paid for it. I recall trading a Marlin 60 to my brother for a nice set of golf clubs once, but I got the better end of the deal by far on that one as I found it, rusting, in the woods one day.
I purchased a pair of Stevens pumps from an OTASCO store that was closing long ago; I kept the .410 and traded the 20 gauge with a small amount of cash NIB for a Browning BDA (early SIG 220) in .45 with a 3 digit serial number.
Anymore, if I find something I want, I buy it and tend to never part with it. I guess I figure if it's worth buying, it's worth keeping....although I own a PT111.
Regards,
Rabbit.
"If we could just get everyone to close their eyes and visualize world
peace for an hour, imagine how serene and quiet it would be until
the looting started..."
Nanook
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Yes, I bought both of my first guns at the same time and still have them. (Remington 870 Wingmaster in 12 gauge, and a Ruger 10/22)
My first projectile shooting weapon was a Sheridan Blue Streak. Although I don't have the actual one I bought, I'm on the third example. The first two went to trades over the years, and I found that I missed it and bought another. It's pretty much been replaced by an RWS 45 but I still keep it around.
My first projectile shooting weapon was a Sheridan Blue Streak. Although I don't have the actual one I bought, I'm on the third example. The first two went to trades over the years, and I found that I missed it and bought another. It's pretty much been replaced by an RWS 45 but I still keep it around.
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