My first gun, was a .410 single shot with about 2" cut off the barrel. Neighborhood kid had fired it with mud in the barrel, so his Dad cut the split off. I gave him $15 for it, money I got from mowing yards.

My first handgun was a few years later, a Ruger MKI 22LR. I shot the PoopyDo out of that thing, until I lost my job during the Carter years and had to pawn it. Never was able to go back and get it. Very sad.

I have replaced both of them now and added a few others along the way. But remembering your first is enjoyable. Thanks for the memories.